London SW3 Junior Chess Tournament

Marlborough Primary School Draycott Avenue, London

6 rounds of ECF rated games for juniors. 10 minutes plus 3 seconds increment per move. 3 categories. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242906528359062

Maidenhead Junior Tournament May 2025

Claires Court Junior Boys School @ Cannon Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4QQ

Beginners Section, Intermediate Section and Top Section. Open to all under the age of 18. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/dcce2cce-4ab2-4b64-adc6-de4f120b59fc

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

EJCOA Zonal Bucks

Hyde Heath Infant School @ Weedon Hill Little Missenden, Chiltern, United Kingdom

EJCOA qualifying event in Amersham, Buckinghamshire Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/b1a8246e-8e63-4339-93d5-4c6401f8726b

UKCC Manchester Megafinal 2025

Fletcher Hall Vicarage Road, Swinton, England, United Kingdom

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

UKCC Kent Megafinal 2025

Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, England, United Kingdom

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event for […]

Berkshire Open Event – Chess Tournament

Nine Mile Ride Primary School Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead, England, United Kingdom

Chess tournament for all junior chess player. Online entry: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkshire-open-event-chess-tournament-tickets-1305759685369

BBCA 10th Anniversary FIDE Rated Rapid Tournament

Micro Business Park Hall Greatorex Street, London, England, United Kingdom

British Bangla Chess Association (BBCA) is proudly organising the above six-round FIDE rated tournament to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the thriving chess club in East London. The venue is Micro Business Park Hall E1 5NP, and is located close to the Whitechapel, Aldgate East and Aldgate underground stations. Registration starts at […]

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

Muswell Hill FIDE Chess

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

London Chess League FIDE Blitz Evening

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

11 rounds of 3+2 FIDE and ECF rated blitz games. Online entry: https://forms.gle/1rk74pwdG3N1Z2W69

Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess Club Summer 2025

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

A club aimed at the older generation on a Wednesday afternoon. Play starts at 2pm and players must be ECF Gold members or higher and registered with FIDE. More than happy to talk you through the process if need be. The time control is 90 + 30 seconds per move. Further enquiries to [email protected]

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 Gold level or higher is required in order to enter. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/223182956138966

Earlsfield FIDE Congress

380 Garrett Lane Garratt Lane 380, London, England, United Kingdom

2 day: Friday - Saturday, 5 round Swiss Sections: U2400, U1800 , FIDE & ECF rated Time control: 60' + 30", Prize 1st £150 2nd £90 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/231302020380334

1st Medway Rapidplay

Emmanuel Community Church 2A Silverweed Road, Chatham

5 rounds of 25+5 Rapidplay chess. Three sections; Open / U1850 / U1450. Refreshments available.

UKCC Cheshire Megafinal (U8/10) 2025

Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

UKCC East Kent Megafinal 2025

Barton Court Grammar School Longport, Canterbury

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event for […]

55th Cotswold Chess Congress

King's School Pitt Street, Gloucester

All sections to be FIDE rated for the first time. Gold membership required The Open section includes the Gloucestershire Individual Chess Championship. Bus & Train station within ten minutes walk of venue. Ample car parking (subject to no Gloucester Rugby match) access via Goulda Way Foot access via Pitt Street entrance Shops, Pubs and food […]

6th 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-RP6

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

4th Sheffield Chess Centre Rapidplay

Sheffield Chess Centre @ 329A Coleford Road Darnall, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Rapidplay Open / U1700. Time control 15 minutes each & 10 second increment per move. Online entry: https://sheffieldchessinternational.uk/enter-online/

UKCC Cheshire Megafinal (U12/14/18) 2025

Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

UKCC Sussex Megafinal 2025

Warden Park Academy Broad Street, Cuckfield

The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players. This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event […]

4th Kentish FIDE Rapidplay

Donnington Manor Hotel London Road, Dunton Green

Lovely new venue at stylish country hotel with restaurant. Six Round Rapidplay Tournament - 20+5. ECF & FIDE rated. Three sections: Open, U1800, U1400 (ECF only) Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/596/home

3rd Warrington Rapidplay

Bridgewater High Upper School Broomfields Road, Warrington

The 3rd Warrington Rapidplay, being held at a new slightly larger venue. Online entry: https://congress.playchess.org.uk/congress/568/home Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/95fa6e4d-f313-4a32-84c0-c659ceb2c0a3

Coulsdon Chess Late Spring Standardplay Congress

84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

A standardplay congress open to all. 5 rounds of 90 + 30s per move. Fully FIDE and ECF rated. Round 1 is 10am on Saturday. Online entry: https://ccfworld.com/Chess/Adult%20Competitions/Longplays_info.htm

Chess Training Camp by GM Enamul Hossain Razib

Tower Hamlets Parents Centre 1 Links Yard, London

British Bangla Chess Association (BBCA) is delighted to introduce a monthly chess training camp for beginners, intermediate and advanced level chess players. Grandmaster Enamul Hussain Razib is not only a good chess player, he is also an excellent chess coach. He has been training several talented chess players online in the UK, USA and in India. […]

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

Thamesmead London Blitz OPEN 2024

The Nest Community Building and Library @ 3 Cygnet Square London, United Kingdom

Format: Blitz Chess (3+2) Time: 14:00-18:00 Maximum Participants: 100 Entry Fee: £25 (General), £20 (Seniors 60+, Juniors U18, Female players), Late entrees (week before tournament): +£5. Prizes: Total £660 Web: http://tmchess.co.uk/

3rd Cambridge International Open

University Arms Hotel Regent Street, Cambridge

The English Chess Federation is organising the Cambridge International Open Chess Tournament from 26th to 31st May, 2025. This will be a nine round Swiss System tournament, open to all English and foreign players with a valid FIDE ID. The event will provide an opportunity for participants to achieve international title norms. The event is […]