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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Third Ringwood Rapidplay congress with Open and Intermediate (U1800) sections. Total guaranteed prize fund £600. Entry fee just £16 for adults and £12 for juniors. Snacks and hot food will be available to purchase, and tea, coffee and squash will be available free throughout the day. The venue is easily accessible from Southampton, Salisbury and […]
5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying Pay-to-Play fee FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: Open, U1850 & U1550 Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from Start Venue is 2o minutes away by walk from Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh Train Station & Direct Buses operate from […]
You do not need to know Braille to take part in this 7 round tournament, which is open to all visually impaired chess players and to associate (sighted) members of the BCA. Sections: Open, Chairman's Cup U1750, Challengers U1300 (The sections may be separate or combined, depending on numbers.) Online entry: https://braillechess.org.uk/events/event-forms/booking-form-for-the-2025-bca-chairmans-cup-19th-to-26th-july
OPEN, Major (U1900) and Minor (U1650) FIDE Rated weekend tournament at Rougemont School Newport. Free Parking, Wifi. Lunch available.
TIME CONTROL : Standardplay (90 minutes + 30 seconds/move) 3 Sections: Open, U-1900 & U1600 Minimum Prize fund: £3,000 Each section will have 1st Prize £600, 2nd prize £300 and 3rd prize £100 Entry Fee: ECF Gold plus £50. Email: [email protected]
7 round pm Open and U1750 sections, 6 round am U2000 and U1700 sections, time control 90' +30" move. Online entry: http://congress.org.uk/congress/583/home
There will be 1 overall tournament with prizes determined by the entry level. All entry fees will be returned as prize money. The entry fee is £3 adults/£1.50 juniors (cash only, NO CHEQUES). Entries will only be accepted on the night, so bring along a completed form. Please arrive between 7.00 and 7.15 to allow […]
TIME CONTROL : Rapidplay, 25 minutes plus a 5 second increment each move. 4 Sections: Open, U-1900, U1700 & U1500 Minimum Prize fund: £600 Each section will have 1st Prize £100 and 2nd prize £50 Entry Fee: ECF Gold plus £20.
The Hampshire Open Junior Blitz is for all players who are aged less than 18 years on August 31st 2024 regardless of location of residence and / or school. ARRIVE : 09.30, Intro: 09.45, Round 1: 10.00, Round 2: 10.20, Round 3: 10.40, Round 4: 11:00, Round 5: 11:20, Round 6 11:40, Round 7: 12:00, […]
The Congress runs four 5-round seeded Swiss Tournaments: Open (FIDE and ECF rated) Major - for ratings under 1950 (ECF rated) Intermediate - for ratings under 1725 (ECF rated) Foundation - for ratings under 1500 (ECF rated) Once again, in 2025 the Open tournament will be both FIDE and ECF rated. The total entry will […]
The Hampshire Junior Open Tournament is for all young chess players who are aged 18 years or less on August 31st, 2025 regardless of home location, school location or club location. Online entry: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hampshire-junior-open-chess-congress-2025-tickets-1117790594759
