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Nov
11

Brainstormchess Autumn Rapidplay Grand Prix

🇬🇧 Wednesday, Nov 11 · 19:30 UTC · London Mindsports Centre @ 21 Dalling Road, London , W6 0JD
The Grand Prix we held this summer was enjoyable, so we are bringing back another for this autumn!  This time, we will be holding a FIDE Rapid with a 7 min + 5sec time control. Entry fees are discounted for Hammersmith …
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Nov
13

Isle of Wight Chess Congress

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 13 · 19:00 UTC · The Ocean View Hotel, 5 Park Road, Shanklin, PO37 6BB
This relaxed play-and-stay chess event takes place at the Ocean View Hotel in Shanklin, a classic British seaside hotel with fantastic sea views. This weekend congress gives players the chance to enjoy 5 rounds of FIDE-r…
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Nov
14

Desert Penguins - Ealing 2 LJCC Qualifier U10 - 14 Nov 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, England
Time control (Rapid) 15 min + 5 sec Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1512629.aspx?lan=1
Nov
14

♕Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay 14 November 2026 - Under 1900♕ @St Luke’s Church in Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · St Luke’s Church in Kidderpore Avenue, England
Time control (Rapid) 20 minutes + 5 seconds incr. from move 1 Details: http://goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com/
Nov
14

Southall Congress 261114 U1900

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
Time control (Standard) 60'30" Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-congress
Nov
14

Southall Junior Rapid 261114 U8-U14

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
Time control (Rapid) 15+0 Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-junior-rapid
Nov
14

Southall Congress 261114 U1600

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
1st Place: £150, 2nd Place: £90, additional 3rd prize £60 ***Southall Congress 261114 U1600 Organizer(s)Sainbayar Tserendorj, IA, IO, FST FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorAnuurai Sainbayar Chief ArbiterSainba…
Nov
14

Southall Congress 261114 U2400

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
1st Place: £150, 2nd Place: £90, additional 3rd prize £60 ***Southall Congress 261114 U2400 Organizer(s)Sainbayar Tserendorj, IA, IO, FST FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorAnuurai Sainbayar Chief ArbiterSainba…
Nov
14

Desert Penguins Ealing 2 – LJCC Qualifier

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 09:30 UTC · Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Vale Lane, London, W3 0DY
London Junior Qualifier – U8, U10 & U12 Sections + Separate U15 Section Format: 6 games, ECF-rated Rapidplay — 15 min + 5 sec per move. Customized Trophies: 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group Best 3 Girls in each age g…
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Nov
14

London Women’s Chess Club – Women & Girls Classical & Rapid Chess Weekend

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 09:30 UTC · London Women Chess Club – Pancras Square Library, 5 Pancras Road, London,
London Women’s Chess Club warmly invites women and girls of all ages and abilities to our Classical & Rapid Chess Weekend. Classical: 14–15 November | 5 rounds | 60+15 | U1800 and U1600 sections Rapid: Saturday 14 Novem…
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Nov
14

Southall Junior Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 10:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, UB1 1GH
ECF rated, Sections: U8, U10, U12, U14 5 Round Swiss, Time Control: 15′ Winner Gold Medal + £20* Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241436541886362 Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-junior-rapid
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Nov
14

Golders Green FIDE Rapid 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 UTC · St Luke’s Church @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London, NW3 7SU
Come to our North West London FIDE and ECF Rapid Chess tournament, FORMAT – Open, Under 1900, Under 1600 and an ECF Under 1100 swiss format tournaments, 6 rounds, 20 mins each plus 5 seconds a move. 11am start, 5pm finis…
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Nov
14

Maidenhead Junior Tournament November 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 13:00 UTC · Sir William Borlase GS, SL7 2BR
Beginners Section, Intermediate Section and Top Section. Open to all under the age of 18. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/f711b883-4a87-48e5-8812-9a0dc35e3c8b Details: https://juniors.maidenheadchess.or…
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Nov
14

Southall FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 14 · 13:30 UTC · Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, UB1 1GH
FIDE and ECF rated, 2 Day 5 Round Swiss Time Control: 60’+30′ 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Adult leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabine…
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Nov
15

18th Livingston Allegro Minor

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 00:00 UTC · Livingston, Scotland
Time control (Rapid) 20 Minutes for all moves with a 10 second increment from move 1. Details: https://congress.org.uk/congress/850/home
Nov
15

Hampshire Junior Open 2026 U12

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 00:00 UTC · Badger Farm Community Centre 2 Badger Farm Road, England
Badger Farm Community Centre, 2 Badger Farm Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4QBWhatThreeWords: https://what3words.com/proves.sliders.afternoonLondon Junior Chess Championships (LJCC) QualifierHampshire Junior Open 2026…
Nov
15

47th Birmingham Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 00:00 UTC · Quinborne Community Centre, Ridgacre Road, Quinton, B32 2TW
Four FIDE-rated and ECF-rated sections; £1,000 prize fund Details: https://rapidplay.birminghamchess.org.uk/
Nov
15

18th Livingston Allegro Major

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 00:00 UTC · Livingston, Scotland
Time control (Rapid) 20 minutes for all moves with a 10 second increment from move 1. Details: https://congress.org.uk/congress/850/home
Nov
15

Hampshire Junior Open 2026 U10

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 00:00 UTC · Badger Farm Community Centre 2 Badger Farm Road, England
Time control (Rapid) R20' + 5" Details: https://www.hjca.org.uk/
Nov
15

Hampshire Junior Open Congress 2026

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 09:00 UTC · Badger Farm Community Centre 2 Badger Farm Road Winchester Hampshire
We are delighted to announce our fifth tournament of 2026 on Sunday, November 15th at Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester. This is a London Junior Chess Championships (LJCC) qualifying event Online entry: https:…
Nov
15

World Chess League 2027 Season

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 09:30 UTC · Online
The World Chess League 2027 is here! Free to enter, you can use as many players as you like for the arena stages of the tournament with the top 16 teams qualifying for the knock-out stages taking place in the new year. F…
Nov
15

4th Jurassic Rapidplay – November 2026

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 10:00 UTC · Axmouth Village Hall @ 43 Church Street, Trinity
6 rounds Swiss Rapidplay (20 mins + 10 sec increment) Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/a163b917-ce0c-4a38-a553-9a26fb0de40b Details: http://www.seatonchessclub.co.uk/
Nov
15

Garden Suburb LJCC Qualifier

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 10:00 UTC · Copthall Girls School, Pursley Road, London, NW7
A London Junior Qualifier in age groups sections of U8, U10, U12, U14/graded sections Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/01e4b3f0-62e6-4e82-a0fd-9e326aeb624d Online entry: https://chesscoachingservices.net…
Nov
15

5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 10:30 UTC · Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane, Mill Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE
5-round Swiss RapidPlay Tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying Pay-to-Play fee FIDE & ECF rated across 4 sections: Open, U1800 & U1550, U1200 Time control: 25 minutes + 10 seconds increment fr…
Nov
15

CheckMate Kids – Monthly Sunday Club

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 15 · 14:00 UTC · Hotel Rafayel, 34 Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RF
CheckMate Kids Sunday Club runs once a month at Hotel Rafayel, three hours of proper chess on a Sunday afternoon. Every child gets small group coaching pitched at their level, then plays friendly rated matches with prize…
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Nov
16

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

🇬🇧 Monday, Nov 16 · 19:30 UTC · 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA
Coulsdon Chess Club competition with a time control of 90 + 30 seconds per move. The clocks start at 7.30pm and you must be a gold member of the ECF to participate. New members always welcome but should make an enquiry t…
Nov
17

♕ Muswell Hill FIDE Standard - 17 November 2026 ♕ @The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, East Finchley, London N2 9HR

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Nov 17 · 00:00 UTC · The Clissold Arms, England
Time control (Standard) 60 minutes + 30 seconds incr. from move 1 Details: https://sites.google.com/view/chessengland/home?authuser=0
Nov
17

Muswell Hill FIDE Chess

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Nov 17 · 10:30 UTC · 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 en…
Nov
17

4NCL Online Season 14

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Nov 17 · 19:30 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192026227350  Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/o…
Nov
19

Junior 4NCL Online Season 14

🇬🇧 Thursday, Nov 19 · 18:00 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192545238358 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/junior_4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/…
Nov
20

▄▀▄▀ Fusion VI - AlphaChess' Five FIDE 10+2 & One Freestyle Game; 6pm Friday 20th November@ Wyllyotts Theatre, EN6 2HZ ▄▀▄▀

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 20 · 00:00 UTC · Wyllyotts Theatre, England
Time control (Rapid) 10+2 Details: http://AlphaChess.co.uk
Nov
20

AlphaChess Fusion | Five FIDE Rapid

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 20 · 18:00 UTC · Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ
Join us for Fusion, two separate events in one evening: a unique blend of five FIDE Rapid games (10+2) and a round of the AlphaChess Rapid Freestyle Grand Prix (also 10+2) We’re dishing out impressive cash prizes for th…
Nov
20

57th West Wales Congress

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 20 · 18:30 UTC · Pontlliw Village Hall @ Carmel Road, Llangyfelach
A five-round FIDE-rated Swiss congress Open, Major & Minor sections Details: https://www.welshchessunion.uk/WestWales26/index.php
Nov
20

58th Torbay Chess Congress

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 20 · 18:50 UTC · TLH Carlton Hotel @ Falkland Road, Tormohun
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 1700 (ECF rated) Foundation – for ratings under 1500 (ECF…
Nov
21

UK Open Blitz Finals

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 00:00 UTC · Woodland Grange Hotel, Old Milverton Lane, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32
The 2026 UK Open Blitz Championship features 16 qualifiers in 14 cities around the United Kingdom, with the winner of each qualifying for the Final. The total prize fund for the event is in excess of £10,000 Details: ht…
Nov
21

Northampton FIDE Congress - U2400 - 21-22 November 2026 Northampton University - in LH013 & LH014

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 00:00 UTC · University of Northampton, England
Time control (Standard) G: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 Details: https://form.jotform.com/231114495377963
Nov
21

5th Tunbridge Wells FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 09:30 UTC · Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club, London Road 40, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL
5-round Swiss standard play tournament Minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying the pay-to-play fee FIDE & ECF rated across 2 sections: U2300, U1800; U1550 is ECF rated only Time control: 60 minutes + 30 s…
Nov
21

9th Epsom SRCA Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 09:30 UTC · Epsom Christian Fellowship, 22 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8JD
PRIZES * Open: £150  • £75  • £50  * U1200: Trophies for Top 3 + Special Prize * Certificates for all participants * £50 prize for best-placed female player in either section TOURNAMENT ARRANGEMENTS * Time Control:…
Nov
21

Staffordshire Junior Championship 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 10:00 UTC · Painsley Catholic College, Station Rd, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Annual Staffordshire Junior Championships Open to all juniors. Only Staffordshire players can win any of the trophies. Prize money in each section depends on the number of entries. Details: https://www.englishchess.o…
Nov
21

3rd Warwick Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 10:00 UTC · Warwick University, Westwood Teaching Centre, Warwick, CV4 8UW
5 rounds of standard chess (60+30) at the University of Warwick. Open and U1750 sections. £1,200 prize fund. FIDE and ECF rated. All welcome. Register by 7 November for early bird pricing: https://www.chesspick.com/tou…
Nov
21

Northampton FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 10:30 UTC · University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5
Under 2400, Under 1900, Under 1600 & ECF Under 1400 sections. ECF and FIDE rated Standard 3 rounds on Saturday, 10.30 am to 8.30 pm. 2 rounds on Sunday, 11 am to 5.30 pm. The time control will be 60 minutes plus 30 s…
Nov
21

2026/27 Newham Junior Grand Prix

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 10:30 UTC · Gallions Primary School @ Warwall, Beckton
The Newham Junior Grand Prix is an annual series of rapid-play Swiss tournaments. Details: https://www.newhamjuniorchess.org/
Nov
21

5th Stoke Gifford Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 10:30 UTC · St Michael’s Centre, North Roa, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PD
7 round FIDE & ECF Rated Rapidplay across 2 sections: Open & U1750. Time control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move #1. Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/861/home
Nov
21

Sedgemoor 2nd Junior Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 12:00 UTC · St George’s Parish Centre, Church Rd, Wembdon, Bridgwater, TA6 7RP
ECF‑Rated | Open to Young Players aged 7–17. Give your child a fun, competitive, and confidence‑building day of chess! This event is perfect for all young players — from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned competitors, w…
Nov
21

The Middlesex FIDE Blitz #12

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 13:00 UTC · Church Hall All Saints Church, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2TJ
The tournament is 9 double rounds of 3 minutes each plus 2 seconds a move added time (=18 games), and is FIDE- and ECF-rated. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/form/243094045258962 Details: https://www.middlesexches…
Nov
21

East London FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 21 · 14:00 UTC · Collingswood Hall, Barnsley Street, London, E1 5RB
4 rounds of 60+30 ECF and FIDE rated games Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/261743429698068
Nov
22

Kent Junior Chess Association November 2026

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 22 · 09:30 UTC · Sevenoaks School, High Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU
Six round rapidplay (20 + 5) with sections for under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 18 Online entry: https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/844/home Details: https://kjcacoaching.org/
Nov
22

London Junior Team Championships 2026

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 22 · 10:00 UTC · Firth Manor Primary School, Lullington Garth, London, N12 7BN
A 6-round FIDE & ECF-rated Rapidplay event (20m+5s). Players must be members of the ECF (English Chess Federation), minimum junior gold membership. Teams consist of 6 players: 5 scoring boards and one playing reserve (r…
Nov
23

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

🇬🇧 Monday, Nov 23 · 19:30 UTC · 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA
Coulsdon Chess Club competition with a time control of 90 + 30 seconds per move. The clocks start at 7.30pm and you must be a gold member of the ECF to participate. New members always welcome but should make an enquiry t…
Nov
24

7th 4NCL Online Autumn Congress Round 7

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Nov 24 · 00:00 UTC · Online
Open, Under 1700, Under 1400. 7 rounds. All moves in 45 minutes plus 15 second increment per move from move 1. Entry fee £12.00 for all sections Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261271677082359 Information and…
Nov
25

Blitz & Biryani

🇬🇧 Wednesday, Nov 25 · 18:30 UTC · Cafe@MarketSt, 2 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PD
A friendly Blitz tournament (5+3) of six rounds with Biryani served at the end of three rounds Flyer: http://www.englishchess.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blitz__biryani__28oct2026.jpg Details: http://www.cafeatma…
Nov
26

Junior 4NCL Online Season 14 Semi-Final

🇬🇧 Thursday, Nov 26 · 18:00 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192545238358 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/junior_4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/…
Nov
26

Junior 4NCL Online Season 14 Final

🇬🇧 Thursday, Nov 26 · 18:00 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192545238358 Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/junior_4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/…
Nov
26

Hendon FIDE Rapid

🇬🇧 Thursday, Nov 26 · 19:30 UTC · Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club @ 25 Alvanley Gardens, West Hampstead
4 rounds, 7.30pm–10pm. Go into the bar, turn left, go through the white door and go up the stairs to your right to find the chess venue. More information at www.hendonchessclub.com. Prizes: 1st = number of entries × £1.5…
Nov
27

Abergavenny Junior Chess Tournament U10

🇬🇧 Friday, Nov 27 · 00:00 UTC · Llanfoist Village Hall, Wales
Time control (Rapid) 10+5 Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1487181.aspx?lan=1
Nov
28

Cambridgeshire Individual Chess Championship 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 28 · 09:30 UTC · The Christie Hall @ Elton Road, Elton and Folksworth
Annual five round Swiss tournament to decide the Cambridgeshire County Champion and Junior County Champion. All Cambs chess players welcome. Please contact Jimmy Blair for further details. Entry form: http://cambschess…
Nov
28

St Albans LJCC Qualifier

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 28 · 10:00 UTC · St Columbas College, King Harry Lane, Saint Albans, AL3 4AW
An LJCC qualifier Details: https://form.jotform.com/212613251043340
Nov
28

Bexhill Rapid 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 28 · 10:00 UTC · St Marks, Green Lane, Bexhill, TN39 4BZ
6 rounds ECF rated rapid. Time control 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment. Details: http://bexhillchessclub.co.uk/
Nov
28

Bushey FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Nov 28 · 10:30 UTC · St Margaret’s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT
ECF and FIDE rated Standard. 3 rounds on Saturday 10.30am to 8.30pm and 2 rounds on Sunday 11am to 5.30pm. The time control will be 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move added throughout. There is an option to take 2 half…
Nov
29

2026 Warwickshire Junior Championship

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 29 · 00:00 UTC · Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst, Cooks Lane, e, B37 6NU
Six rated tournaments for U8, U10, U12, u14, U16 and U18 Details: https://warwickshirechess.org/2026-warwickshire-junior-championship/
Nov
29

11th Lowestoft Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 29 · 09:30 UTC · Parkhill Hotel @ Oulton, Oulton
6 round Swiss Rapidplay tournament with two sections. Entry form: Lowestoft Rapidplay 2026 Details: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/11th-lowestoft-rapidplay/
Nov
29

World Chess League 2027 Season

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 29 · 09:30 UTC · Online
The World Chess League 2027 is here! Free to enter, you can use as many players as you like for the arena stages of the tournament with the top 16 teams qualifying for the knock-out stages taking place in the new year. F…
Nov
29

5th Warrington Junior Chess Championships

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 29 · 10:00 UTC · Lymm High School @ Lymm High School, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13
6 Round Rapidplay ECF rated Swiss Chess Tournament For Children in School year 11 & below, or aged under 18 on 29/11/26 Please enter early, event is restricted to 80 players The Monarchs & Knights section’s will be EC…
Nov
29

Children’s Chess Tournament

🇬🇧 Sunday, Nov 29 · 13:00 UTC · The Eversfield Centre, 11 Eversfield Gardens, Mill Hill, NW7 2AE
ECF rated children’s chess tournament – rapid play with clocks Coaching in between rounds – all abilities welcome Details: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/childrens-chess-tournament-4/
Nov
30

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

🇬🇧 Monday, Nov 30 · 19:30 UTC · 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA
Coulsdon Chess Club competition with a time control of 90 + 30 seconds per move. The clocks start at 7.30pm and you must be a gold member of the ECF to participate. New members always welcome but should make an enquiry t…
Dec
01

4NCL Online Season 14

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Dec 01 · 19:30 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192026227350  Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/o…
Dec
02

First Wednesday Chess

🇬🇧 Wednesday, Dec 02 · 18:00 UTC · The Old Manor @ Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar Parkfield
Fun, friendly casual chess upstairs in the pub. Accompanied children welcome. Email: robin@alphachess.co.uk Now held upstairs in the restaurant area. Unfortunately, there are no alternatives to taking the stairs. Deta…
Dec
03

Castlehill OTB Club Championship 2026-2027

🇬🇧 Thursday, Dec 03 · 00:00 UTC · Castlehill Chess Club, Scotland
Time control (Standard) 90 + 0 Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1535177.aspx?lan=1
Dec
03

Hendon FIDE Blitz

🇬🇧 Thursday, Dec 03 · 19:30 UTC · Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club @ 25 Alvanley Gardens, West Hampstead
PRIZES – 1st = [number of entries x £1], 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 1…
Dec
05

Newcastle City Library FIDE Blitz

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 05 · 10:30 UTC · Newcastle City Library, Level 1, 33 New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8A
9-round FIDE-rated Open Swiss Blitz tournament. Free to enter. Details: https://newcastlechessclub.com/
Dec
05

3rd University of Reading Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 05 · 11:00 UTC · University of Reading Students Union, Pepper Lane, Reading, RG6 6EH
A six round ECF rated Swiss Rapidplay taking place on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights Campus open to all players with an ECF Gold membership. Two sections (Open and U1500), both with an entry fee of only £10. P…
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Dec
05

Leicestershire Junior Chess Championships 2026

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 05 · 11:00 UTC · Holywell Primary School, Berkeley Road, Loughborough, LE11 3SJ
Entry is restricted to children who reside in Leicestershire, or attend a school in Leicestershire, or are a member of a Leicestershire based chess club. The top girl and boy in each age category will receive the trophy…
Dec
05

The Middlesex FIDE Blitz #13

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 05 · 13:00 UTC · Church Hall All Saints Church, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2TJ
The tournament is 9 double rounds of 3 minutes each plus 2 seconds a move added time (=18 games), and is FIDE- and ECF-rated. Online entry: https://eu.jotform.com/form/243094045258962 Details: https://www.middlesexches…
Dec
06

19th Livingston Allegro Intermediate

🇬🇧 Sunday, Dec 06 · 00:00 UTC · Livingston, Scotland
Time control (Rapid) 20 minutes for all moves with a 10 second increment from move 1. Details: https://congress.org.uk/congress/851/home
Dec
06

19th Livingston Allegro Open

🇬🇧 Sunday, Dec 06 · 00:00 UTC · Livingston, Scotland
Time control (Rapid) 20 minutes for all moves with a 10 second increment from move 1. Details: https://congress.org.uk/congress/851/home
Dec
06

43rd Bolton Rapidplay 2026

🇬🇧 Sunday, Dec 06 · 10:10 UTC · Bolton Ukrainian Club 99 Castle Street Bolton
Rapidplay with Open, Major and Knights sections. 6 rounds. Time limit 25m + 5s per move. All sections will be FIDE rated. Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/828/home Entry form: http://www.englishchess.org.…
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Dec
07

Kingston Christmas Appeal This Christmas, raising £2,000 to provide hot meals for homeless, elderly, and vulnerable people in need ECF Classical (2026.12.07)

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 07 · 00:00 UTC · Kingston Upon Thames, England
Time control Standard: 75min +10sec increment per move starting from move 1 Details: https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/5181463269081088
Dec
07

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 07 · 19:30 UTC · 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA
Coulsdon Chess Club competition with a time control of 90 + 30 seconds per move. The clocks start at 7.30pm and you must be a gold member of the ECF to participate. New members always welcome but should make an enquiry t…
Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament event image
Dec
07

15th Cheadle Blitz

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 07 · 19:30 UTC · Cheadle Drill Hall, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ
Time Control and Tournament Details 5 minutes + 2 seconds per move 6 round Swiss ECF rated Trophy for the winner Junior Medals and Easter eggs! Small refreshments provided (tea, coffee, biscuits) Online entry: htt…
Dec
07

Kingston Christmas Appeal for the Homeless, Aged and Poor

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 07 · 19:30 UTC · Richard Mayo Centre at the United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1H
Kingston Chess Club play at the URC and this year are helping raise money for the Kingston URC Charity Charity number: 1131880 to help provide a hot meal for the homeless, aged and poor this Christmas and into the New Ye…
Kingston Christmas Appeal for the Homeless, Aged and Poor event image
Dec
08

4NCL Online Season 14 Semi-Final

🇬🇧 Tuesday, Dec 08 · 19:30 UTC · Online
Seven rounds. Semi-finals. Final. Entry fee £17.50 Entry form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261192026227350  Rules: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/onlines14/download/4NCL_online_rules_s14.pdf Dates: https://4ncl.co.uk/data/o…
4NCL Online Season 14 Semi-Final event image
Dec
09

Brainstormchess Autumn Rapidplay Grand Prix

🇬🇧 Wednesday, Dec 09 · 19:30 UTC · London Mindsports Centre @ 21 Dalling Road, London , W6 0JD
The Grand Prix we held this summer was enjoyable, so we are bringing back another for this autumn!  This time, we will be holding a FIDE Rapid with a 7 min + 5sec time control. Entry fees are discounted for Hammersmith …
Brainstormchess Autumn Rapidplay Grand Prix event image
Dec
10

The Hendon Christmas FIDE Blitz

🇬🇧 Thursday, Dec 10 · 19:30 UTC · Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club @ 25 Alvanley Gardens, West Hampstead
PRIZES 1st = [number of entries x £1], 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Best Hendon Member = £20.00 The tournament is 9 rounds, 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment from move 1, 7.30pm to 10pm Go into the bar, turn left and t…
The Hendon Christmas FIDE Blitz event image
Dec
11

AlphaChess Fusion | Five FIDE Rapid

🇬🇧 Friday, Dec 11 · 18:00 UTC · Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ
Join us for Fusion, two separate events in one evening: a unique blend of five FIDE Rapid games (10+2) and a round of the AlphaChess Rapid Freestyle Grand Prix (also 10+2) We’re dishing out impressive cash prizes for th…
AlphaChess Fusion | Five FIDE Rapid event image
Dec
12

Southall Congress 261212 U1600

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
1st Place: £150, 2nd Place: £90, additional 3rd prize £60 ***Southall Congress 261212 U1600 Organizer(s)Sainbayar Tserendorj, IA, IO, FST FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorAnuurai Sainbayar Chief ArbiterSainba…
Dec
12

Southall Congress 261212 U2400

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
1st Place: £150, 2nd Place: £90, additional 3rd prize £60 ***Southall Congress 261212 U2400 Organizer(s)Sainbayar Tserendorj, IA, IO, FST FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorAnuurai Sainbayar Chief ArbiterSainba…
Dec
12

Southall Congress 261212 U1900

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
1st Place: £150, 2nd Place: £90, additional 3rd prize £60 ***Southall Congress 261212 U1900 Organizer(s)Sainbayar Tserendorj, IA, IO, FST FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorAnuurai Sainbayar Chief ArbiterSainba…
Dec
12

Southall Junior Rapid 261212 U8-U14

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 00:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, England
Southall Junior Rapid 261212 U8-U14 Organizer(s)A.Sainbayar FederationEngland ( ENG ) Tournament directorSainbayar Tserendorj, IO Chief ArbiterSainbayar Tserendorj, IA Deputy Chief ArbiterAmukhulan Sainbayar, NA Time con…
Dec
12

LJCC Marylebone U8 & U12 Marylebone

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 09:30 UTC · University of Westminster Marylebone Campus, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS
If your child is hoping to qualify for the prestigious LJCC finals, or if your child wants to play a friendly one-day tournament in a very accessibly central London location, then this is the event for you. Details: htt…
LJCC Marylebone U8 & U12 Marylebone event image
Dec
12

18th Northwick Park Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 09:45 UTC · University of Westminster Marylebone Campus, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS
This is a great event for experienced and inexperienced players alike. Our central London venue is next to Baker Street tube, and the event is both convenient and convivial. Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress…
18th Northwick Park Congress event image
Dec
12

LJCC Finals (U10 & U14)

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 09:45 UTC · University of Westminster Marylebone Campus, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS
It’s the big weekend for our U10 Major & Minor finals (qualification needed) and our U14 Major & Minor finals (no qualification needed) at our lovely venue in Marylebone. Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/78…
LJCC Finals (U10 & U14) event image
Dec
12

Coulsdon Chess Standardplay Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 10:00 UTC · Coulsdon Chess Club, 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BA
A 5-round standard play congress with 90 + 30 seconds per move on the clock. Players must be ECF Gold (junior where applicable) members and registered with FIDE. The event is fully ECF and FIDE rated. Details: https://c…
Coulsdon Chess Standardplay Congress event image
Dec
12

Southall Junior Rapidplay

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 10:00 UTC · Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, UB1 1GH
ECF rated, Sections: U8, U10, U12, U14 5 Round Swiss, Time Control: 15′ Winner Gold Medal + £20* Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/241436541886362 Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-junior-rapid
Southall Junior Rapidplay event image
Dec
12

Southall FIDE Congress

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 13:30 UTC · Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall, UB1 1GH
FIDE and ECF rated, 2 Day 5 Round Swiss Time Control: 60’+30′ 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 Prize fund £720 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Adult leaflet: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabine…
Southall FIDE Congress event image
Dec
12

Kent Christmas Blitz @ Snodland

🇬🇧 Saturday, Dec 12 · 13:30 UTC · Moyeuvre-Grande Suite Council Offices, Waghorn Road, Snodland, ME6 5BQ
13 rounds of 3+2 Blitz. ECF-rated. A fundraiser for Snodland Chess Club. Free tea and coffee and mince pies. Limited parking at venue and in surrounding roads, but free parking in Rocfort Road car park, 200m away. Ente…
Dec
14

Kingston Christmas Appeal This Christmas, raising £2,000 to provide hot meals fo r homeless, elderly, and vulnerable people in need ECF Classical (2026.12.14

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 14 · 00:00 UTC · Kingston Upon Thames, England
Time control Standard: 75min +10sec increment per move starting from move 1 Details: https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/5512664638947328
Dec
14

Wallace Chess Christmas Camp St Mary Abbots

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 14 · 09:00 UTC · St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate, London, W8 4HN
We welcome children aged 4-16, from complete beginners, intermediate to advanced players. We now offer both full and half days of camp: Full day 9am-4pm; Half day 9am-1pm FULL WEEK BOOKINGS ONLY! Our camps run from Mo…
Wallace Chess Christmas Camp St Mary Abbots event image
Dec
14

Wallace Chess Christmas Camp Swiss Cottage

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 14 · 09:00 UTC · Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road, London, NW3 3NR
We welcome children aged 4-16, from complete beginners, intermediate to advanced players. We now offer both full and half days of camp: Full day 9am-4pm; Half day 9am-1pm FULL WEEK BOOKINGS ONLY! Our camps run from Mo…
Wallace Chess Christmas Camp Swiss Cottage event image
Dec
14

2nd Nigel Dennis Cup Rapid

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 14 · 19:15 UTC · St Luke’s Community Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7AT
Nigel Dennis Cup (NDC) – Rapidplay Series A series of four ECF & FIDE-rated 3″+10′ rapid tournaments held on Maidenhead Chess Club nights across the season (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer). Points awarded for top 10 fin…
2nd Nigel Dennis Cup Rapid event image
Dec
14

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

🇬🇧 Monday, Dec 14 · 19:30 UTC · 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA
Coulsdon Chess Club competition with a time control of 90 + 30 seconds per move. The clocks start at 7.30pm and you must be a gold member of the ECF to participate. New members always welcome but should make an enquiry t…
Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament event image

Past

Nov
10

Muswell Hill FIDE Chess

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 · 10:30 UTC
Muswell Hill FIDE Chess event image
Nov
10

Isle of Wight Ocean Tournament 2026

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
Isle of Wight Ocean Tournament 2026 event image
Nov
10

7th 4NCL Online Autumn Congress Round 6

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
7th 4NCL Online Autumn Congress Round 6 event image
Nov
09

Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament

Monday, Nov 09, 2026 · 19:30 UTC
Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament event image
Nov
08

Newport, Shropshire Chess Calculation Lecture

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 13:30 UTC
Newport, Shropshire Chess Calculation Lecture event image
Nov
08

Children’s Chess Tournament

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 13:00 UTC
Children’s Chess Tournament event image
Nov
08

1st Woodbridge School Chess Tournament

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 12:00 UTC
1st Woodbridge School Chess Tournament event image
Nov
08

Swinton Rapidplay

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
Swinton Rapidplay event image
Nov
08

Cheshire Junior Autumn Chess Championships 2026

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 09:30 UTC
Cheshire Junior Autumn Chess Championships 2026 event image
Nov
08

LJCC Qualifier BUCKS

Sunday, Nov 08, 2026 · 09:00 UTC
Nov
07

Newcastle City Library FIDE Blitz

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:30 UTC
Newcastle City Library FIDE Blitz event image
Nov
07

Stroud Open Rapidplay Winter 26

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:20 UTC
Stroud Open Rapidplay Winter 26 event image
Nov
07

AlphaChess Duality: Rapid and Blitz experience

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
AlphaChess Duality: Rapid and Blitz experience event image
Nov
07

AlphaChess U1200 Rapid + Standard One-Day Medley

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
AlphaChess U1200 Rapid + Standard One-Day Medley event image
Nov
07

2nd Warwick Rapid & Blitz Open

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
2nd Warwick Rapid & Blitz Open event image
Nov
07

Chess Rising Stars Wimbledon – LJCC Qualifier

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 10:00 UTC
Chess Rising Stars Wimbledon – LJCC Qualifier event image
Nov
07

2027 Wales and West Junior Team Jamboree

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
2027 Wales and West Junior Team Jamboree event image
Nov
07

α α α Duality: 20+5 FIDE Rapid, Sat 7th Nov α α α

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Nov
07

Stroud Rapid Play - Winter 2026

Saturday, Nov 07, 2026 · 00:00 UTC