UK Open Blitz 2024 – Midlands Qualifier

Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Rd @ Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Rd Quinton, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

UK Open Blitz 2024 – Northern Ireland Qualifier

Maynard Sinclair Pavilion @ Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

UK Open Blitz 2024 – North West Qualifier

Bolton Arena @ Arena Approach Horwich and Blackrod, Bolton, United Kingdom

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

Newcastle Blitz Grand Prix

The Old George Inn @ The Old George Inn Westgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Web: https://newcastlechessclub.com/ Newcastle Chess Club FIDE-rated Blitz Grand Prix. A total of five 7-round Swiss blitz tournaments on the first Tuesday of each month (August, September, October, November and December 2024). https://chess-results.com/Tnr976851.aspx?lan=1 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/4dfa76e7-ba4d-4919-ab75-93bc125304aa

Hendon FIDE Blitz

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

FIDE-rated blitz tournament. Six rounds of 10-minute blitz. Please register in advance if you wish to play. Only players registered in advance will be guaranteed a place in the tournament. Register here: https://form.jotformeu.com/51261943542958 We expect this event will completely fill the venue; regrettably there will probably not be space for social chess on this evening

UK Open Blitz 2024 – Welsh Qualifier

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel @ Llanedeyrn Pen-twyn, Cardiff, United Kingdom

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

UK Open Blitz 2024 – North East Qualifier

Gosforth Empire Chess Club @ 32-34 Salters Rd West Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

UK Open Blitz 2024 – Scottish Qualifier

Edinburgh Park Novotel @ 15 Lochside Avenue Drum Brae/Gyle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The UK Blitz Championships for 2024 will follow the format used in previous years events with eight regional one-day qualifier events over three weekends from 21st September to 6th October at locations across the country. All qualifier events will be fifteen round Swiss tournaments with all moves in 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. […]

London Nine Elms FIDE Blitz 3+2

Lansdowne Green Community Centre Wandsworth Road, London, England, United Kingdom

ECF and FIDE rated. 11 rounds, 3+2 time format. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242632253115043

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/

Uxbridge Chess Camp

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall @ Osborn Road Uxbridge South, Hillingdon, United Kingdom

Chess training, puzzles, lessons, ECF Rapid graded games, SIMUL & Blitz competition Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/5f40bd06-c9aa-4c26-9901-51330dceaaad Online entry: https://www.uxbridgechessclubs.com/post/uxbridge-half-term-chess-camp

Newcastle Blitz Grand Prix

The Old George Inn @ The Old George Inn Westgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Web: https://newcastlechessclub.com/ Newcastle Chess Club FIDE-rated Blitz Grand Prix. A total of five 7-round Swiss blitz tournaments on the first Tuesday of each month (August, September, October, November and December 2024). https://chess-results.com/Tnr976851.aspx?lan=1 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/4dfa76e7-ba4d-4919-ab75-93bc125304aa

Hendon FIDE Blitz

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

FIDE-rated blitz tournament. Six rounds of 10-minute blitz. Please register in advance if you wish to play. Only players registered in advance will be guaranteed a place in the tournament. Register here: https://form.jotformeu.com/51261943542958 We expect this event will completely fill the venue; regrettably there will probably not be space for social chess on this evening

Swinton Tournament

Fletcher Hall Vicarage Road, Swinton, England, United Kingdom

3 sections at 7 minutes + 3 seconds. Open; U1700; U1400 Entry fee: £12 Prizes for each section - 1st place: £100, 2nd place: £50 Slow starter prize: Entry fee returned Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/1c70eaba-3f70-46c8-b297-739ca80cd953

Stoke Gifford Blitz (incorporating the 6th Bristol League Championship)

St Michael's Centre The Green, Stoke Gifford, England, United Kingdom

11 round FIDE & ECF Rated Blitz across 2 sections: Open & U1750. Time control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move #1. Incorporates the 6th Bristol League Blitz Championship. Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/489/home

UK Open Blitz Finals 2024

Woodland Grange Hotel Old Milverton Lane, Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

The finals for the UK Open Blitz Championships 2024 will take place on Saturday 16th November at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa CV32 6RN. The Championships will include an Open and a Women’s final, each event having 16 players who have qualified from regional events with 15 rounds of blitz games […]

London Nine Elms FIDE Blitz 3+2

Lansdowne Green Community Centre Wandsworth Road, London, England, United Kingdom

11 rounds of 3+2 FIDE and ECF rated Blitz. Round 1 starts at 19.30 sharp. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242911720519050

Birmingham FIDE Open Blitz

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

11 rounds of FIDE and ECF rated Blitz Swiss tournament. Open section, 3+2 time format. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243013110588043 Map: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/51f22c52-5c15-44e7-87c5-dc479b5a3af5

MCCA FIDE Blitz November 2024

All Saints Church Church Walk, London, England, United Kingdom

PRIZES - 1st = , 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Rating Prize = £20.00. The tournament is 9 double rounds of 3 minutes each plus 2 seconds a move added time (=18 games), 2.00pm to 6pm and is FIDE and ECF rated. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/243094045258962

Newcastle Blitz Grand Prix

The Old George Inn @ The Old George Inn Westgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Web: https://newcastlechessclub.com/ Newcastle Chess Club FIDE-rated Blitz Grand Prix. A total of five 7-round Swiss blitz tournaments on the first Tuesday of each month (August, September, October, November and December 2024). https://chess-results.com/Tnr976851.aspx?lan=1 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/4dfa76e7-ba4d-4919-ab75-93bc125304aa

Hendon FIDE Blitz

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

FIDE-rated blitz tournament. Six rounds of 10-minute blitz. Please register in advance if you wish to play. Only players registered in advance will be guaranteed a place in the tournament. Register here: https://form.jotformeu.com/51261943542958 We expect this event will completely fill the venue; regrettably there will probably not be space for social chess on this evening

Swinton Tournament

Fletcher Hall Vicarage Road, Swinton, England, United Kingdom

3 sections at 25 minutes + 5 seconds Open; U1850; U1450 Entry fee: £22 Open 1st place: £180; 2nd place: £80; 3rd place: £30; Under 2000 grading prize: £25 U1850 1st place: £150; 2nd place: £70; 3rd place: £30; Under 1650 grading prize: £25 U1450 1st place: £130; 2nd place: £60; 3rd place: £30; Under […]

Newcastle December Blitz Grand Prix

The Old George Inn @ The Old George Inn Westgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Monthly blitz tournament, 7 rounds Swiss. Time control: 3 mins plus 2 seconds per move. Enter by email to: [email protected], cash entries accepted on the day. Chess Results page: https://chess-results.com/Tnr980157.aspx?lan=1

Dorking Chess Club 2024 Christmas Blitz

Dorking Chess Club Junction Road, Dorking, England, United Kingdom

5 round friendly blitz, 10 minutes all moves (no increment), ungraded, free entry, limited to 20 players on first come basis, please email [email protected] to book a place.

Richmond Christmas Blitz

Orleans Park School @ Richmond Road Twickenham Riverside, Richmond, United Kingdom

Annual 11 round FIDE Rated Blitz Swiss with generous cash prizes. Online entry: https://rjcc.org.uk/adult-tournaments/richmond-blitz/richmond-blitz-booking-form

London Nine Elms Christmas FIDE Blitz Night

Lansdowne Green Community Centre Wandsworth Road, London, England, United Kingdom

ECF and FIDE rated. 3+2 time format, 11 rounds. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242911720519050

Epsom Chess Club Christmas Blitz

Epsom Christian Fellowship West Hill 22, Epsom, England, United Kingdom

Christmas Blitz tournament at Epsom Chess Club. 9 or 11 rounds - to be decided before the event. Donations welcome to help support the club (£5 suggested for non-members). Flyer/entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/8530e6ec-c21c-4c12-b752-85881b66e4e1

Hendon FIDE Blitz

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

PRIZES - 1st = , 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Best Hendon Member = £20.00 The tournament is 6 rounds, 7.30pm to 10pm and the venue is Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD. Go into the bar, turn left and through the white door and up the stairs to your […]

Schools’ Blitz Tournament 2025

Harrow School High Street, Harrow, England, United Kingdom

A blitz (3+2) tournament for school teams of between 6 and 8 players with both team and individual components. Online entry: https://forms.office.com/e/UUqDDNDqVU Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/c3fbb82c-3b2d-4cf5-a636-99c007eb79f1

1st Ashton ECF Evening Blitz

Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre Broadoak Road 160, Ashton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom

6 round 3+2 Blitz. 1st round 7pm and every 15 mins thereafter. All games ECF rated. 1st place - £60; Runner-up - £30; Rating prize - £25 In the event of 20 or less entries. the rating prize will be replaced with a £15 3rd-place prize. For more information, contact the organiser. Online entry: https://forms.gle/3ad16THYuDyPAzcE7 […]