Cambridge International Open – results
The Cambridge International Open has certainly proven itself to be one of the most sought-after events in England. With only 121 places available, there were more than fifty people on…
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Endgame Challenge Three – The Rerun
Rating of games played abroad
The ‘rating of games played abroad’ facility has been dormant since the new rating system was introduced. The ECF rating team are pleased to announce that it has now been…
Manager of Women’s Online Chess
The ECF would like to thank IM Lawrence Cooper for his hard work and valuable contributions during his tenure as Manager of Women’s Online Chess. Now that Lawrence has stood…
BCET Awards 2023
The BCET is inviting nominations for the BCET Awards 2023 which are for junior schools (including colleges and other education establishments) and junior clubs in the United Kingdom. The awards…
European Cities and Towns Chess Championships result
On the 29th January 2023 in at the Mindsports Centre in Hammersmith three teams entered the European Cities and Towns Chess Championships organised by the European Chess Union — Hammersmith…
British Chess Championships 2023 – update
ECF Safeguarding Officer appointment
The ECF wishes to thank Samantha Ali for her work as Safeguarding Officer but is also pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Sharratt and Jo Wildman to replace Samantha…
2023 ECF Online Grand (Prix Series 3) – First Rapid Event on Sunday 15th January
The 2023 ECF Online Grand Prix runs from January to October 2023. Blitz and Rapid events will take place on the first and third Sundays of each month respectively, with…
2023 ECF Online Grand (Prix Series 3) – First Blitz Event on Sunday 8th January
The 2023 ECF Online Grand Prix runs from January to October 2023. Blitz and Rapid events will take place on the first and third Sundays of each month respectively, with…
English seniors chess – a retrospective for 2022
2022 has been an outstanding year for English seniors chess. WIM Natasha Regan has put together a retrospective look at English seniors chess during the course of the year, including…
England vs France – New Years Day Online Challenge
The ECF match against Team France will start at 5.00 pm on Sunday 1st January over three legs as follows — 5.00pm England vs France Bullet – 2 games at…
British Rapidplay Championship
We’re pleased to be able to confirm that after a break of nearly four years the ECF are supporting the 4NCL in organising the 2023 edition of the British Rapidplay…
ECF Online news
The week’s schedule of online events is now available including – Regular ECF online rated members club tournaments on Chess.com and Lichess.org The reformatted ECF online rated standardplay tournament with…