Upcoming events
Tournaments, analysis nights, and meetups across the community. See top players from a Chess-Results list.
Nov
11
Brainstormchess Autumn Rapidplay Grand Prix
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 …
Nov
13
Isle of Wight Chess Congress
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…
Nov
14
Desert Penguins - Ealing 2 LJCC Qualifier U10 - 14 Nov 2026
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
Time control (Rapid) 20 minutes + 5 seconds incr. from move 1
Details: http://goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com/
Nov
14
Southall Congress 261114 U1900
Time control (Standard) 60'30"
Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-congress
Nov
14
Southall Junior Rapid 261114 U8-U14
Time control (Rapid) 15+0
Details: https://londonfidecongress.com/southall-junior-rapid
Nov
14
Southall Congress 261114 U1600
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
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
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…
Nov
14
London Women’s Chess Club – Women & Girls Classical & Rapid Chess Weekend
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…
Nov
14
Southall Junior Rapidplay
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
Nov
14
Golders Green FIDE Rapid 2026
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…
Nov
14
Maidenhead Junior Tournament November 2026
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…
Nov
14
Southall FIDE Congress
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…
Nov
15
18th Livingston Allegro Minor
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
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
Four FIDE-rated and ECF-rated sections; £1,000 prize fund
Details: https://rapidplay.birminghamchess.org.uk/
Nov
15
18th Livingston Allegro Major
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
Time control (Rapid) R20' + 5"
Details: https://www.hjca.org.uk/
Nov
15
Hampshire Junior Open Congress 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Nov
16
Coulsdon Chess Club Dicky White Tournament
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
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
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
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
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 ▄▀▄▀
Time control (Rapid) 10+2
Details: http://AlphaChess.co.uk
Nov
20
AlphaChess Fusion | Five FIDE Rapid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time control (Rapid) 10+5
Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1487181.aspx?lan=1
Nov
28
Cambridgeshire Individual Chess Championship 2026
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
An LJCC qualifier
Details: https://form.jotform.com/212613251043340
Nov
28
Bexhill Rapid 2026
6 rounds ECF rated rapid. Time control 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment.
Details: http://bexhillchessclub.co.uk/
Nov
28
Bushey FIDE Congress
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
Six rated tournaments for U8, U10, U12, u14, U16 and U18
Details: https://warwickshirechess.org/2026-warwickshire-junior-championship/
Nov
29
11th Lowestoft Rapidplay
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time control (Standard) 90 + 0
Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1535177.aspx?lan=1
Dec
03
Hendon FIDE Blitz
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
9-round FIDE-rated Open Swiss Blitz tournament. Free to enter.
Details: https://newcastlechessclub.com/
Dec
05
3rd University of Reading Rapidplay
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…
Dec
05
Leicestershire Junior Chess Championships 2026
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
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
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
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
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.…
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)
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
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
07
15th Cheadle Blitz
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
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…
