19th Cambridgeshire Rapidplay

Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cambschess.co.uk Online entry: https://form.jotformeu.com/61314697725361 Fischer time control: 25 minutes plus a 10 second increment from move 1. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/2d2aa259-cf6d-4478-9119-95cfa6ae42da

Norfolk County Chess Championships

Horstead Tithe Barn @ Rectory Road Coltishall, Broadland, United Kingdom

A closed 5 round Swiss Tournament event for those born in Norfolk, or those who have been resident in the county of Norfolk for 6 months, or those who are a member of a club registered with NCCA. Web: http://www.norfolkchess.org/ Online entry: https://forms.gle/YCQDUPtzh8tLCd5v9 Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/c2f3b071-e4c7-406b-866e-3e56a9f41772

41st Bury St Edmunds Chess Congress

Moreton Hall Community Centre @ Symonds Road Moreton Hall, St Edmundsbury, United Kingdom

5 Round Swiss in 4 Sections: Open, U1900, U1700, U1500 This is a popular event and entries are limited to 118. Please enter early to avoid disappointment. The total prize fund is in excess of £2000, including prizes for women and juniors. The time control is 90m+15s. Online entry and payment is preferred, but offline […]

Norfolk and Norwich Autumn Rapidplay

This is a closed tournament for Norfolk players only. Sections: Open, under 1800, under 1400, under 1000 (juniors only) Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/bb056eaf-8846-4835-8ad5-7390c364116a

2nd Cambridge FIDE Congress

Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, United Kingdom

5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: Open, U1900 & U1600 Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from Start Prize Fund: Over £1000 Tournament page: https://congress.org.uk/congress/444/home Entry Form: https://congress.org.uk/congress_entry/add/444

Cambridgeshire County Individual Championship 2024

The Christie Hall @ Elton Road Elton and Folksworth, Huntingdonshire, United Kingdom

An annual five round Swiss tournament to decide the Cambridgeshire Individual Champion and Junior Champion titles. All Cambridgeshire players welcome, please see CAMBS INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024.pdf for full details and an entry form. Web: http://www.cambschess.co.uk/

Broadland Chess Club Open Autumn Blitz Tournament

Horstead Tithe Barn @ Rectory Road Coltishall, Broadland, United Kingdom

Time rate, all moves in 5 minutes with a 2 second increment per move from move one. Prizes will be dependent on number of entries, minimum prize 1st £20 2nd £10 3rd £5. If entries support then grading and or increased prizes will be available. Prizes will be shared where players tie on game points. […]

9th Lowestoft Rapidplay

Parkhill Hotel @ Oulton Oulton, Waveney, United Kingdom

Six round Swiss rapid play. 20 minutes plus 10 seconds. Championship and Challenger sections. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/6c920b20-ddcd-4c6a-9924-5d7e94d5e227

2024 London Junior Chess Championships

Westminster University @ Marylebone Campus Marylebone Road, Marylebone High Street, England, United Kingdom

This is LJCC's Centenary Year. We are hosting our pre-Christmas Junior Finals in the fabulous Marylebone campus. U10 Major & Minor Finals; U14 Major & Minor Finals Online entry: https://www.ljcc.co.uk/entry_forms.htm

3rd Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay

Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, United Kingdom

5-Round FIDE & ECF Rated Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required. 4-Sections: Open, U1850, U1550, Improvers (U1150, ECF rated only) 25 Minutes + 10 Seconds Increment from Start Prize Fund: Over £600 Venue is about 0.8 miles away from Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station which has excellent transport links from Cambridge city & it has good […]

EACU Closed Championships 2024-25

The King Edward VII Memorial Hall High Street, Newmarket, England, United Kingdom

5 round Swiss to determine EACU Champions. Only EACU players are eligible to play in any section of this congress. An EACU player is one who (i) currently lives in, or (ii) has for a consecutive 5 year period lived in, or (iii) is currently a student at a school, college or university in, or […]

Colchester Junior Chess Tournament 2025

Stem Building Colchester, England, United Kingdom

This rapidplay tournament is for Juniors only with a time control of 20 minutes plus 5 seconds increments. The event will be rated in the ECF, an EJCOA qualifyer and part of the Essex Grand Prix. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/0c062cca-cb54-4e64-9478-26dd67050dea

Norfolk Rapidplay Congress 2025

Horstead Tithe Barn @ Rectory Road Coltishall, Broadland, United Kingdom

6 Round Swiss. 3 Sections - Championship, Challengers (U1750), U1450 Entry form: Norfolk Rapidplay Entry 2025 Entries: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Jh0lXnX6n9SAZmK5M-dYfQx1TqigxiTslu6VgvAjGM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

9th Brentwood Junior Tournament

Courage Hall @ Courage Hall Brentwood Senior School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE

8 rounds at 10+5. Open to all juniors. Part of the Essex Junior Chess Association Grand Prix. Split into 4 sections based on age and rating. Please note the event has sold out ahead of the date the last few years. Online entry: https://britishchess.co.uk/events/ Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/7e22c095-e07b-467c-8de9-1a7ecf659456

12th Martlesham Heath Chess Tournament

St Michael & All Angels Church The Drift, Martlesham Heath

1st Fundraiser for Debenham High School's courtyard garden. 8 round Swiss Blitz; 2 sections, Open and Minor (U18) Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/3a931d7f-b591-46f3-bf07-6f277dbafd10

67th Southend Easter Chess Festival 2025

Southend Adult Community College @ Ambleside Drive , Southend-on-Sea , Essex , SS1 2UN

The Southend Easter Chess Festival 2025 is organised by Giant Chess. The Festival comprises: i) The Rapid, 17 April 2025; and ii) The Congress, 18-21 April 2025. Entry form: Southend Entry Form 2025

Southend Masters 2025

Southend Adult Community College @ Ambleside Drive , Southend-on-Sea , Essex , SS1 2UN

Two Masters tournaments (GM & IM Round Robins) over five days (17-21 April 2025). Player lists (provisional, updated on a frequent basis):  GM Tournament: Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - Southend Masters 2025 - GM Round Robin IM Tournament: Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - Southend Masters 2025 - IM Round Robin To enquire, contact Lance: [email protected] Southend Masters 2025 Brief […]

3rd Cambridge FIDE Congress

Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, United Kingdom

5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying Pay-to-Play fee FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: U2300, U1900 & U1500 Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from Start Prize Fund: £1000 Venue is about 0.8 miles away from Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station which has excellent transport links from […]

The Great Yarmouth Chess Congress

Victory Suite Lord Nelson Stand Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, England, United Kingdom

5 round Swiss. 3 sections: Open, Major (U1900), Minor (U1600) Online entry: https://forms.gle/YYp8HRFjCNGUYTav9 Entry form: GY Chess Congress Entry Form 2025 Entrants list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NRRMpoqcjn1SaU1Q9LyJJ4uu1qMyrTSAEJNtuKrFeXA/edit?usp=sharing

UKCC Essex Megafinal 2025

Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way, Colchester

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 […]