London Nine Elms FIDE Congress

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

5 rounds of FIDE and ECF rated games. 60 minutes plus 30 seconds increment on the clock. First round starts at 15.30 on Friday, tournament ends by 20.30 on Saturday. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/242911720519050

5th Cornwall Spring Chess Congress

Falmouth Hotel @ Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach, Falmouth TR11 4NZ

3 Sections- Open, U1800 & U1500. Five round seeded Swiss tournament. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/215a8f83-db35-4781-9004-7145b5103cff Online entry: https://www.cognitoforms.com/None3558/_5thCornwallSpringCongress

AlphaChess FIDE Weekender – North London Gateway

Downstairs Wyllyotts Theatre Darkes Lane, Potters Bar

The AlphaChess FIDE Weekender is a 5-round Swiss of 80+10 with 3 sections, Intermediate (0-1550), Challengers (1500-1950), Expert (1900-2300). Entry fee is £55 and we boast a £750+ prize fund if there are 30 entrants across all three sections. We are very keen to encourage female players and will give them £10 cash back 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

3rd Greater London FIDE Congress

Sanderson Hall @ Mickleham Road Mickleham Road, Orpington, England, United Kingdom

 Very well connected Venue in London Borough of Bromley with ample Free Parking (St. Mary's Cray, the nearest Rail station is 3 minutes away by a regular Bus) 5-round Swiss StandardPlay Tournament FIDE & ECF rated across 3 sections: U2100, U1750 & U1450 Minimum Gold ECF Membership required Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds […]

48th Nottingham Congress

Nottingham High School 53-61 Forest Road East Nottingham NG1 4HH

5-Round standardplay congress - ECF rated Open, Major (U1900) Intermediate (U1700), Minor (U1500) and Improvers (U1300). Time control 90mins + 10s. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/fb68787a-08f4-4857-87ba-7b12273b7b9e Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/573/home

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

34th Frome Chess Congress and Somerset Championships

Selwood Academy @ Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset

220 places for the 2025 flagship event in the West of England with 5 sections - Open (FIDE rated), Major(U2000), Inter(U1750), Minor(U1625) and Standard(U1450). Prize fund over £3000. On-site full catering all weekend, bookstall from Chess and Bridge. Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/549/home Flyer: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/299b8a88-853b-4ab4-aa46-e3bd3b443a02

EJCOA Southall Zonal

Parkside Yards 1 Seva Drive, Southall, United Kingdom

FIDE & ECF rated, 3 Round Swiss, Round 1: 10:00AM, Rate of play: 60' + 30" Sections: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/230584104019347

East Midlands FIDE Congress May 2025

University of Northampton Waterside Campus University Drive, Northampton

ECF and FIDE rated tournament made up of 3 sections - U2400; U2000; U1700 5 rounds to be played, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. The time control will be 60m+30s per move. Online entry: https://forms.gle/R6ZQiqbURxxHCeuUA

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

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

Milton Keynes Chess Congress 2025

Church of the Servant King Church 33 Dulverton Drive, Milton Keynes

5 round Swiss games over TWO days. 3 sections: U1600, U1900 and OPEN. Time control: 60 mins each plus 30 seconds added each move. Total prize fund: £875. Top 6 LIVE boards in Open section. Entry fee for all sections £40. Cash prizes will be shared. No player can win more than one cash prize. […]

South Lakes Chess Congress 2025

Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness

5 round standard play Swiss event. Open; Major 1975 rating and below; Minor 1675 rating and below Entry form: SLC2025 Entry Form

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

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

4th Ilkley Chess Festival

Ilkley Grammar School Ilkley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Timing: 80 Mins + 10Sec Increment. Sections: Open, Major (u1900), Minor (u1600) Round 1 - Saturday 9:30am; Round 2 - Saturday - 13:00pm; Round 3 - Saturday - 16:30pm; Round 4 - Sunday - 10:00am; Round 5 - Sunday - 1:30pm Rating: ECF Standard rated event. All entrants must have ECF Gold Membership in place […]

8th Crewe Chess Congress

Crewe Alexandra FC @ Mornflake Stadium Gresty Road, Crewe, England, United Kingdom

Increased Prize Money 5 Round Swiss Tournament 4 Sections Open Section FIDE and ECF Rated Major U1950, Inter U1700, Minor U1450 ECF Rated Fischer timing 110 mins + 10 secs per move Online entry: https://crewechessclub.co.uk/congress-entry-2/

1st Eastleigh FIDE Congress

Barton Peveril College @ Chestnut Avenue Eastleigh South, Eastleigh, 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: 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 […]

AlphaChess FIDE Weekender – North London Gateway

Downstairs Wyllyotts Theatre Darkes Lane, Potters Bar

The AlphaChess FIDE Weekender is a 5-round Swiss of 80+10 with 3 sections, Intermediate (0-1550), Challengers (1500-1950), Expert (1900-2300). Entry fee is £55 and we boast a £750+ prize fund if there are 30 entrants across all three sections. We are very keen to encourage female players and will give them £10 cash back at […]

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

EJCOA National Youth Championship Finals

Nottingham High School @ Waverley Mount Arboretum, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Email: [email protected] The National Youth Finals. This is a and EF rated and Fide rated final in age categories or U8 , U10 , U12 , U14 and combined U20,U18,U16. The final also has pre-set training by a number of Fide trainers as well as game analysis and an evening Simul vs Chess masters. Web: […]

3rd Kent FIDE Congress

Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club London Road 40, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, 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: Open, Major (U1900), Minor (U1600) Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move #1 Prize Fund: £1615 going up to £2015 upon crossing 105 entries Venue is 3 minutes walk from the […]