Earlsfield Junior FIDE Rapidplay

380 Garratt Lane 380 Garratt Lane, London

FIDE & ECF rated Junior Rapidplay 5 round Swiss tournament Time control: 10'+5" Aged U16, Rated U1700 FIDE 1st £100, 2nd £75, Best U8, U10, U12 prizes Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/250063699578370 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/19d4ee03-9e8b-4b4c-b7c7-0960a6b56053

London Chess League FIDE Weekender

London Mindsports Centre @ 21 Dalling Road, London , W6 0JD

The London Chess League runs a 5-round FIDE and ECF rated weekend congress, at the London Mindsports Centre next to Ravenscourt Park station in London, around a 10 minute walk from Hammersmith. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/223566285096970

4NCL Weekend 3 Rounds 5 – 6

Holiday Inn Peterborough – West @ Thorpe Wood West, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Web: https://4ncl.co.uk/ Division 4, Division 3 Bishops

4NCL Weekend 3 Rounds 5 – 6

Holiday Inn Coventry @ Hinckley Road Coventry, United Kingdom

Web: https://4ncl.co.uk/ Divisions 1 & 2, Division 3 Knights

Leicestershire EJCOA Zonal

Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road, Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Leicestershire qualification tournament for the EJCOA National Youth Championships 2025 Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/538/enter

Hastings Club U2200 Weekender

Hastings and St Leonards Chess Club @ 2 Cornwallis Terrace Castle, Hastings, United Kingdom

Under 2200 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/1e8194f9-48c0-482d-9082-cba7880f9b49

2024/25 Newham Junior Grand Prix Fifth Round

Gallions Primary School @ Warwall Beckton, Newham, United Kingdom

A Rapidplay Swiss tournament - forming part of the 2024/25 Newham Junior Grand Prix. Online entry: https://www.newhamjuniorchess.org/upcoming

5th Cheam FIDE RapidPlay

Cheam Parochial Hall @ The Broadway The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London, United Kingdom

5-Round FIDE & ECF Rated Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required. 4-Sections: U220, U1800, U1500, U1200(ECF rated only) 25 Minutes + 10 Seconds Increment from Move #1 Prize Fund: Over £600 Venue is about 5 minutes walk from Cheam Rail Station which has excellent transport links. Online entry: https://tinyurl.com/Psyon-Chess-Cheam-RP5

Poplar Rapid Tournaments – 15th Series

Langley Hall @ St. Nicholas Church Centre Ettrick Street, East India and Lansbury, Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

6 round Swiss pairing tournament with U1650 (Minor-ECF rated only) and U2000 (Major-ECF & FIDE rated) 25 minutes + 5 second increments from first move. Free lunch provided. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/055cfa0a-d78c-472a-be3c-79e39213f99e

London Women Chess Club

Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, London

Join us for our weekly women-only social chess club, a vibrant community established in July 2023! Whether you’re looking to hone your chess skills, build confidence, or engage in friendly competition, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels. We have created a safe and welcoming community to support beginners in gaining […]

Coulsdon Chess Junior Grand Prix Autumn/Spring Term 2024/25

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

Series of termly junior grand prix leading to a final in the Summer 2025 term. Open to all juniors. All tournaments will be 7 rounds (with the exception of our LJCC qualifier which will be 6 rounds). The time control will be 25 minutes per player per game. Fully FIDE and ECF rated. Web: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/Junior%20Home%20Page/Junior_Grand_Prix_Info.htm

EJCOA Zonals

St Nicholas Close @ St Nicholas Close Elstree, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

EJCOA zonals. Age group competition - Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and above to Under 18

Coulsdon Chess Senior Chess Club Dicky White

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

The Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White (Monday evenings) competition as part of our Senior Club. Time control is 90 + 30seconds per move and player must be at least a gold member of the ECF. New enquiries welcome from those aged 16+ Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/Sub_Index.htm

The Isle of Wight U2000 Six Round Tournament

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Six rounds FIDE & ECF rated. 2 half-point byes allowed (not in the final round). All entrants £65. Gain experience playing in a longer tournament format and test your skills over the four day event. A professional tournament structure for the amateur player with prizes available for all levels. Your games will coincide with the […]

The Isle of Wight International Chess Tournament 2025

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The Isle of Wight International Chess Tournament 2025 will be a nine round Swiss System tournament, open to all English and foreign players with rating 1600 FIDE Standard or above. The event will provide an opportunity for participants to achieve international title norms (GM/IM/WGM/WIM). The tournament also features an U2000 section, a weekend Congress and […]

Muswell Hill FIDE Chess – Half Term

The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR

We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964

Trowbridge February Blitz

Wesley Road Social Club 19-20 Wesley Road, Trowbridge

February Blitz Tournament at Trowbridge Chess Club Free Entry! All welcome, one section, 7 rounds, 5 + 3s Unique prizes for the winners ;-) Contact organiser to enter ECF Blitz Rated Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/33488b46-d5f6-4a34-a07b-5233f74de5f0

4NCL Online Season 11

Online

Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £15.00 Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243510797689371 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/download/4NCL_online_rules_s11.pdf Dates: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines11/dates_online.htm (second column)

IoW International Chess Tournament Blitz

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

It is a Blitz tournament as a part of IOW International Chess Event in February. Web: https://www.iowchess.com/

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Spring 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

A daytime chess FIDE and ECF session aimed at the more senior players. All entries are welcome but must be GOLD members of the ECF. The time control is 90 + 30seconds per move. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/ChessClubHome/ChessClubSeniorsIndex.htm

UK Chess Academy Wednesday Open

UK Chess Academy 380 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4HP

Wednesdays - 5 round, Swiss , Default time 45 min Sections: Open, U2000 Time control: 90' 30", Start at 7:00pm Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232632435787362 Leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0a656652-15a6-44f4-a970-56513ef90625

Hendon FIDE Rapid

Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club @ 25 Alvanley Gardens West Hampstead, Camden, United Kingdom

Start time: 7:30pm Location: The Cumberland Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD FIDE-rated (and ECF-rated) rapid tournament. Four rounds of rapid chess: 15 minutes per player per game. Entry costs £10 for members, £15 for non-members. ECF membership of Silver level or higher is required in order to enter. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/223182956138966

Wightlink Isle of Wight International Chess Tournament 2025 – DGT Blitz

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

It is a FIDE & ECF rated Blitz tournament as a side event of the Isle of Wight International Tournament. Details and a list of participants can be seen at https://chess-results.com/tnr966166.aspx?lan=1&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30

Doncaster Chess Congress 2025

Hall Cross School @ Hall Cross School Thorne Road, Wheatley, England, United Kingdom

Sections: Open and three rating-limited sections. Fuller details of sections and prizes to be announced later. Web: http://mannchess.org.uk/doncong.htm

The Isle of Wight Chess Congress

Ryde School @ 7 Queen's Rd Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Five rounds - Open, Major, Minor. All sections rated. All entrants £45.00. 1 half-point bye allowed (not in the last round). Open 90+30 ECF/FIDE; U1850 75+30 ECF/FIDE; U1550 75+30 FIDE/ECF. Entry form: https://www.iowchess.com/tournament2025

2025 Coventry Open

The Allan Higgs Centre @ Allard Way Coventry, United Kingdom

Four sections: Open, U2000, U1750, U1500 £1,500 prize money. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241774179615364

41st Crowborough Chess Congress

Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough East Sussex

6-Round Swiss tournament with 25 minutes per player plus 5 seconds per move from start Two sections - Championship Open, Challengers Under 1600 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/a5db7c72-5e9d-4662-a394-810f224f5a4d Online entry: https://bookwhen.com/crowboroughchessclub

Stroud Open Rapid Play

St Matthew's Church Church Road, Cainscross, England, United Kingdom

Rapid open tournament. All details and registration on club website.

London Women Chess Club

Old Diorama Art Centre Regent's Place 201 Drummond Street, London

Join us for our weekly women-only social chess club, a vibrant community established in July 2023! Whether you’re looking to hone your chess skills, build confidence, or engage in friendly competition, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels. We have created a safe and welcoming community to support beginners in gaining […]

Southall FIDE Congress

Parkside Yards 1 Seva Drive, Southall, United Kingdom

2 Day 5 Round Swiss 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 FIDE and ECF rated Time Control: 60'+30' Total Prize fund £720-£900 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Event map: https://tinyurl.com/yc883x8z