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September |
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3rd to 5th
September
Friday
to
Sunday |
Manchester Autumn Congress
(Manchester)
120 minutes
per game |
A 5 round congress with sections for Open, U165 and U125.
Accommodation available at the university.
You can enter by email and pay on arrival.
For more information,
Email: Harry Lamb.
Tel: 01204 63374
Entry forms
 PDF Acrobat  MS Word |
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Monday
6th September |
Wiltshire 5 Minute Championship
(Wroughton) |
For more information,
Email: Tony Ransom |
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10th to 12th
September
Friday
to
Sunday |
Leek Congress
(Leek) |
A three day chess tournament will be held at Westwood College, Leek.
It starts Friday evening, and ends on Sunday afternoon.
More information
Entry forms
PDF Acrobat file (168 KB) |
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Saturday
11th September |
Finals of the
Macmillan Knockout
(Chasetown) |
Players have been competing since February in a knockout competition organised to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Today, the National finals are held, in Chasetown, Staffs.
Macmillan Chess Knockout |
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Saturday
11th September |
Golders Green Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information contact Adam Raoof
Golders Green Rapidplay website |
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Sunday
12th September |
Leamington Rapidplay
(Leamington Spa)
30 minutes
per game |
The Leamington League's 24th Rapidplay tournament.
For more information,
Email: Bruce Holland
Tel: 0785 470 9168)
Entry forms
MS Word (100 KB) |
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Saturday
18th September |
Norfolk Congress |
A congress you can compete in, and if you have a child who plays chess, there is an opportunity for them to qualfy for the LJCC.
If you are interested in taking part,
Email: Alan Kennedy
Tel: 017834 356919 |
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24th to 26th
September
Friday
to
Sunday |
Northumberland Congress
(North Shields)
120 minutes
per game |
a 5 round congress, with sections for Open, U166 and U136.
If you are interested in taking part,
Email: David Watson
Tel: 0191 2801091
Entry forms
PDF (114 KB) Word (46 KB)
www.northumberlandchess.co.uk
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24th to 26th
September
Friday
to
Sunday |
e2e4 Runcorn Congress
(Runcorn) |
A 5 round FIDE rated congress with sections for Open, Major (U2000 FIDE or U165 ECF) and Minor (U135 ECF).
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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October |
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1st to 3rd
October
Friday
to
Sunday |
Leicester Congress
(Leicester)
120 minutes
per game |
A 5 round congress with sections for Open, U160 and U130.
Held at the Regent College, Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7LW.
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Entry forms
PDF (83 KB)
www.leicesterchess.co.uk |
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9th and 10th
October
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Rapidplay Championships
(Buckinghamshire) |
4NCL's first individual and team Rapidplay championships (4 players per team).
9 rounds.
Rate of play is 10 minutes, with an extra 5 seconds added after every move you make.
Teams play on Saturday, and individual championships on Sunday.
Details etc
4NCL rapidplay website |
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Saturday
9th October |
Golders Green Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information contact Adam Raoof
Golders Green Rapidplay website |
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Saturday
23rd October |
Ealing Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information,
Email: Saibayar Tserendorj
Ealing Rapidplay website |
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24th to 28th
October
Sunday
to
Thursday |
e2e4 Uxbridge Premier
(Uxbridge) |
A 9 round FIDE rated swiss tournament for players of all strengths and nationalities.
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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Sunday
24th October |
Birmingham Rapidplay
(Birmingham) |
The Birmingham League's 14th Rapidplay tournament.
For more information,
Email: John Pakenham.
Tel: 0121 601 3920 |
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November |
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6th and 7th
November
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 3
(Staverton Park) |
Rounds 1 and 2 |
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6th and 7th
November
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 1 and 2
(Daventry) |
Rounds 1 and 2 |
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12th to 14th
November
Friday
to
Sunday |
e2e4 Brighton Congress
(Brighton) |
A 5 round FIDE rated congress with sections for Open, Major (U2000 FIDE or U165 ECF) and Minor (U135 ECF).
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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12th to 14th
November
Friday
to
Sunday |
Braile Chess Association Autumn Tournament
(Harrogate) |
Events for visually impaired players and sighted associate members of the Braille Chess Association.
With an Open event and a minor event (players graded 100 or below).
For more information,
Email: Steve Burnell.
Tel: 01926 339900 |
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12th to 14th
November
Friday
to
Sunday |
BUCA Individual Championship
(Blackpool) |
For members of the British University Chess Association, the BUCA Individual Championships.
For more information,
Email: Alex Holowczak
Tel: 07913 976768
BUCA website |
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Saturday
13th November |
Golders Green Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information contact Adam Raoof
Golders Green Rapidplay website |
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20th and 21st
November
Saturday
and
Sunday |
British Rapidplay
(Halifax) |
One of the highlights of the rapidplay year.
Details etc
Entry forms
PDF MS Word
www.british-rapidplay.org.uk |
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Saturday
27th November |
Ealing Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information,
Email: Saibayar Tserendorj
Ealing Rapidplay website |
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Sunday
28th November |
Wiltshire Team rapidplay
(Wiltshire)
30 minutes
per game |
For teams of 3 players, plus reserves if you want.
For more information,
Email: Tony Ransom |
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December |
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Saturday
4th December |
Golders Green Rapidplay
(London) |
For more information contact Adam Raoof
Golders Green Rapidplay website |
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January |
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15th and 16th
January
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 1, 2 and 3
(Hinckley Island) |
Rounds 3 and 4 |
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Sunday
23rd January |
Nottingham Rapidplay
(Nottingham) |
With sections for Open, U160, U135 and U110.
For more information
Email: Robert Richmond |
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February |
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Sunday
6th February |
Stockport Rapidplay
(Stockport) |
Held at the Guild Hall in Stockport - just 10 mins walk from the railway station.
For more information,
Email: Peter Taylor.
Tel: 0161 440 0733 |
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11th to 13th
February
Friday
to
Sunday |
Frodsham Congress
(Frodsham) |
A compulsory part of the events calendar for many local players.
For more information,
Email: Pat Ridley.
Tel: 01928 719787 |
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12th and 13th
February
Saturday
and
Sunday |
Warwickshire Congress |
Another very popular event for local players.
For more information,
Email: John Pakenham.
Tel: 0121 601 3920
www.warwickshirechess.org.uk |
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19th and 20th
February
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 1 and 2
(Wokefield Park) |
Rounds 5 and 6 |
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19th and 20th
February
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 3
(Sunningdale) |
Rounds 5 and 6 |
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March |
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18th to 20th
March
Friday
to
Sunday |
e2e4 Uxbridge Congress
(Uxbridge) |
A FIDE rated congress.
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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26th and 27th
March
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 1 and 2
(Staverton Park) |
Rounds 7 and 8 |
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26th and 27th
March
Saturday
and
Sunday |
4NCL
Div 3
(Daventry) |
Rounds 7 and 8 |
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April |
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30th April
to
2nd May
Saturday
to
Monday |
4NCL
Div 1, 2 and 3
(Hinckley Island) |
Rounds 9, 10 and 11 |
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May |
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6th to 8th
May
Friday
to
Sunday |
e2e4 Warrington Congress
(Warrington) |
A 5 round FIDE rated congress with sections for Open, U170 and U140.
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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27th to 30th
May
Friday
to
Monday |
e2e4 Sunningdale Congress
(Sunningdale) |
A 7 round FIDE rated congress with sections for Open, Major (U200 FIDE or U170 ECF) and Minor (U140 ECF).
For more information,
Email: Sean Hewitt.
Tel: 0845 463 9798
e2e4 website |
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