English Chess Forum

Despite differing opinions on this rule, it’s worth recognising what the 4NCL has achieved over the last 30 years. It has become the UK’s premier team competition, attracting hundreds of teams and thousands of players. Speaking personally, the current rules have given me opportunities as a woman to ...

When I was a junior, I was part of a very successful Wey Valley Girls’ Chess Team. We dominated girls’ chess in the country, but just as importantly, we had so much fun. I have wonderful memories of those glory days, and I know the other girls will too. This was all thanks to three remarkable people...

We have delighted to welcome IM Harry Grieve to the event.
Current Line up: https://s1.chess-results.com/Tnr1333205 ... 1&SNode=S0

We have delighted to welcome IM Harry Grieve to the event.
Current Line up: https://s1.chess-results.com/Tnr1333205 ... 1&SNode=S0

Prize Fund Increase due to New Sponsor "Staunton UK Online Store: https://www.officialstaunton.com/"
with:
1st £500,
2nd £300,
3rd £100
Grading prize £100 and free entry to WGM, GM, IM, WIM, FM and WFM

Hi I just wanted to promote the 2nd Cheadle Open 2026 (Tuesday, February 3rd @ 10:00 am - Thursday, February 5th @ 7:00 pm). I set this tournament up to have everything I want from a competition: - Spacious high quality venue - DGT live boards with International arbiter Matthew Carr - Free snacks an...

Prize fund has now been increased due to sponsorship from officialstaunton.com

1st - £400
2nd - £200
3rd - £100
Grading Prize - £100

1st Cheadle FIDE Open - Tuesday 4 February to Thursday 6 February 2025 Cheshire and North Wales Chess Association are pleased to host this FIDE rated 6 round open event in the new Altitude Suite at the 4* Cheadle Village Hotel. International Arbiter Matthew Carr will be running all games on live boa...

We have set up a fundraiser to support Adam's wife and son: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/adam-huntfamily

Adam was a lovely man who dedicated his life to helping children with their chess. We had a chat about him at the Terafinal, Blenheim palace this year when his dad visited and so many lovely stories from his students! He was so positive even when he was so ill. Love to all his family at this extreme...