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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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…
Dec
08
4NCL Online Season 14 Semi-Final
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
09
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 …
Dec
10
The Hendon Christmas FIDE Blitz
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…
Dec
11
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…
Dec
12
LJCC Marylebone U8 & U12 Marylebone
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…
Dec
12
18th Northwick Park Congress
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…
Dec
12
LJCC Finals (U10 & U14)
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…
Dec
12
Coulsdon Chess Standardplay Congress
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…
Dec
12
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
Dec
12
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…
Dec
14
Wallace Chess Christmas Camp Swiss Cottage
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…
Dec
14
Wallace Chess Christmas Camp St Mary Abbots
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…
Dec
14
2nd Nigel Dennis Cup Rapid
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…
Dec
14
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…
