Upcoming events
Tournaments, analysis nights, and meetups across the community. See top players from a Chess-Results list.
Oct
31
13th Witney Weekend Congress U2000
Time control (Standard) All moves in 90 minutes + 15 seconds added per move
Details: http://www.witneychess.co.uk
Oct
31
13th Witney Congress
Sections: Open, U2000, U1700. Entry fee: £35.00. Prize fund: £1,800
Online entry: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252663920139358
Details: https://www.witneychess.co.uk/
Oct
31
7th Portishead Junior Rapidplay
Junior (Under 18) Rapidplay (15+5) Swiss. ECF rated. Age group sections.
Online entry: https://www.portisheadchess.com/post/the-7th-portishead-junior-rapidplay-31st-october-2026
Nov
01
2026/27 SNCL Division 1
Time control (Standard) 90+30
Details: https://chess-results.com/tnr1526544.aspx?lan=1
Nov
01
1st Guildford Junior Rapidplay 2026 Beginner
Time control (Rapid) R20' + 10"
Details: https://www.guildfordchessclub.com/activities/juniors.php
Nov
01
1st Guildford Junior Rapidplay 2026 Open
The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LHhttps://what3words.com/sung.hush.update1st Guildford Junior Rapidplay 2026 OpenOrganizer(s)Guildford Chess Club
FederationEngland ( ENG )
Tournament direct…
Nov
01
1st Guildford Junior Rapidplay
A five round ECF rated rapidplay open to players up to 18 years of age from any county, school or affiliation.
Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/261651566326056
Details: https://www.guildfordchessclub.com/activiti…
Nov
01
Coulsdon Chess Rapidplay 1st November 2026
A 7 round rapidplay tournament with 20 + 10seconds per move on the clock. Please arrive around 10am for a 10:15 am first round. Players need to be a gold (junior where applicable) member of the ECF and registered with FI…
Nov
01
50th Guernsey Chess Festival 2026
https://guernseychessfestival.org.gg
Details: https://guernseychessfestival.org.gg/
Nov
02
Epsom Bonfire Blitz
11 rounds of 3|2, ECF blitz-rated.
Details: http://www.epsomchessclub.com/
Nov
02
14th 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…
Nov
02
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
03
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
04
English Schools Chess Championships’ Qualifier
A qualifier for the regional stage of the English Schools Chess Championships. 6 teams of 6 players each.
Details: https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/co-curricular/chess/
Nov
04
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…
Nov
05
2026-2027 Camberley Club Championship
Time control (Standard) 80 minutes + 10 seconds
Details: https://camberleychess.co.uk/
Nov
05
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
05
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…
