Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 11

JUN Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org 22 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

North East Online League Season 3 @ Tornelo

Contact: Tim Wall Email: [email protected] Website: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/northumbria-chess- masters Open to teams of 4 players based in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Cleveland, and matches take place on alternate Tuesdays at 7:30pm during each season. Games are played on Tornelo.com, with a time control of 45 minutes plus 15 seconds per move.

JUN Coulsdon Daytime Chess June 2021 @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon 23 Surrey CR5 3BA Wed 2 0 2 1 Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP]

Meeple Mayhem Chess Event @ Meeple Mayhem 226 Monument Road Edgbaston West- Midlands Birmingham B16 8UZ

Contact: Ryan Byas Email: [email protected] [MAP] This is a casual fun-based event. £3 entry fee. There will be a cash prize of £50. The format will be a Swiss based blitz chess event, 10 mins per game. Everyone plays everyone. The winners will qualify to a semi �nal and �nal event which will take place around 9pm

JUN Hendon FIDE Quads @ Hendon ... 24 Thu Contact: Adam Nasim Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 4 player all-play-all/round robin for Under 1600 FIDE standard players only. Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org

Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Thursdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 double round (playing both black and white) event.

JUN Hendon FIDE 2200+ @ Hendon, London NW4 25 Fri Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 2 days = 6 players / All-Play-All = NO BYES / 5 standard games. Entry Fee = £50.00 (ENG must be GOLD ECF or above). Time Control = 90m+30s. Rounds Day 1 = Venue will be open approximately 10.00am, (1) 10.30am to 1.30pm, (2) 2.00pm to 5.00pm, (3) 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Day 2 = Venue will be open approximately 10.30am, (4) 11.00am to 2pm, (5) 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

JUN Over The Board Returns 2 @ Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 7QH 26 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Wadih Khoury Email: [email protected] Web: https://tinyurl.com/58jnfjcx [MAP] Over the board, 5 rounds, 60+30. Initially open to all under 18s. If the government lifts pandemic restrictions on June 21st, registration will be open for adults too. In the meantime, adults are welcome to pre-register.

UKCC Mega�nals @ Lichess.org

Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 8s 14:00-17:00 – Under 10s Time control 10+5

Chess Centre Ilkley Mini RapidPlay @ The Chess Centre 8 Crescent Court Ilkley LS29 8DE

Contact: Andrew Wainwright Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.chesscentre.online/events [MAP] Players will be placed in a group of 6, based on rating, and will play all others within their group during the 5 rounds of the tournament. 5 rounds, 25 mins per player on the clock. All games will be ECF rapidplay rated. Entries are currently limited to 18 players.

JUN Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 27 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Finals of the Summer Cup. Quali�cation required from May 9th, May 30th or June 13th – https://www.eventbrite.com /e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383 UKCC Mega�nals @ Lichess.org

Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 12s 14:00-17:00 – Under 14s and Under 18s Time control 10+5

JUN Coulsdon Chess Dicky White @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey 28 CR5 3BA Mon 2 0 2 1 Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Club internal Dicky White tournament

JUN Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org 29 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

JUN Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon 30 Surrey CR5 3BA Wed 2 0 2 1 Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Wednesday afternoon daytime chess club

Meeple Mayhem Chess Event @ Meeple Mayhem 226 Monument Road Edgbaston West- Midlands Birmingham B16 8UZ

JUL Hendon U1600 FIDE Quads @ Hendon ... 1 Thu Contact: Adam Nasim Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 4 player all-play-all/round robin for Under 1600 FIDE standard players only.

Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org

JUL Hampstead Online Congress @ Tornelo 2 Fri Contact: Adam Nasim Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/chess-england/ 2 0 2 1

15th Scottish Chess Tour Weekender @ Lichess.org

Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: http://congress.org.uk/congress/129/home A weekend of various events – Blitz, Rapid and Standard, some restricted to juniors. Please note – entry restricted to those known to the organising/arbiting team, so please use to contact form to make an enquiry before entering.

JUL UKCC Giga�nals (quali�cation only) @ Lichess.org 3 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 14s and Under 18s 14:00-17:00 – Under 12s Time control 10+5

JUL UKCC Giga�nals (quali�cation only) @ Lichess.org 4 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 10s 14:00-17:00 – Under 8s Time control 10+5

ECF Online Blitz Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org

Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Blitz Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the �rst Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events. JUL Hendon FIDE U1900 @ Hendon NW4 5 Mon Contact: Adam Nasim Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 6 players, all-play-all section and no byes, games FIDE rated and ECF rated

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org 6 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

JUL Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon 7 Surrey CR5 3BA Wed 2 0 2 1 Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Wednesday afternoon daytime chess club

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 11 @ Lichess.org 8 Thu Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Thursdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 double round (playing both black and white) event.

JUL 25th 4NCL Congress @ Woodland Grange Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire 9 CV32 6RN Fri 2 0 2 1 Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.4ncl.co.uk/ [MAP] Sections: Open, Under 2000, Under 1700. Five rounds. Entry fee £30.00. Glass engraved trophies and/or prize fund depending on entries.

JUL Chess Centre Ilkley June Mini Congress @ The Chess Centre 8 Crescent Court Ilkley LS29 8DE 10 Sat Contact: Andrew Wainwright Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.chesscentre.online/events [MAP] 2 0 2 1 Players will be placed in a group of 6, based on rating, and will play all others within their group during the 5 rounds of the tournament. 5 rounds, 60 mins per player on the clock. All games will be ECF standard play rated. Entries are currently limited to 18 players.

Surrey Kings Back to the Board Rapidplay @ Ongar Place Primary School, Milton Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1NY

Contact: Mark Josse Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.surreykings.com/ [MAP] One day rapidplay event for Juniors Under 16 in small sections of similar ability levels. Covid safety protocols will be applied as required | Entry form

Golders Green Rapidplay @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU

Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: https://chesscircuit.substack.com/ [MAP] 10 sections of 6 players, all- play-all

JUL Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 11 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Holiday Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Holiday cup �nals on 29/8/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

JUL Hendon FIDE U1900 @ Hendon NW4 12 Mon Contact: Adam Nasim Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://bit.ly/chessinhendon 2 0 2 1 6 players, all-play-all section and no byes, games FIDE rated and ECF rated.

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 13 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

JUL 14 Wed 2 0 2 1 Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Wednesday afternoon daytime chess club

JUL XXXII Czech Open @ Pardubice 15 Thu 2 0 2 1 International Chess and Games Festival – Grandmaster Open with GM and IM norms, 2 FIDE Opens, 4-Member Team Tournament and other side tournaments | Details

Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org

JUL UKCC Giga�nals (quali�cation only) @ Lichess.org 17 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 8s 14:00-17:00 – Under 10s Time control 10+5

ChessFest Rapidplay @ Manchester Square Gardens, Manchester Square, London W1U 3PL

Contact: James Corrigan Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.chessfest.com/ [MAP] Rapidplay in the restful environs of Manchester Square Gardens in central London. GM participation guaranteed Entry via Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chessfest-rapidplay-tickets- 157952196271

Golders Green Rapidplay @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU

Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: https://chesscircuit.substack.com/ [MAP] 10 sections of 6 players, all-play-all JUL UKCC Giga�nals (quali�cation only) @ Lichess.org 18 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ 10:00-13:00 – Under 12s 14:00-17:00 – Under 14s and Under 18s Time control 10+5

Cheney U16 Junior Rapidplay Event 7

Contact: Joseph Conlon Email: [email protected] Web: https://forms.gle/d2pbLyxocPJsfU9QA Junior OTB Rapidplay, 7th event in a series of pandemic events that started in October 2020. I hope to FIDE rate the top (or top two) sections.

ECF Online Rapid Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org

Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Rapid Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the third Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

JUL Hendon FIDE U2200 @ Hendon, London NW4 19 Mon Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 2 days = 6 players / All-Play-All = NO BYES / 5 standard games. Entry Fee = £50.00 (ENG must be GOLD ECF or above). Time Control = 60m+30s. Rounds Day 1 = Venue will be open approximately 10.00am, (1) 10.30am to 1.30pm, (2) 2.00pm to 5.00pm, (3) 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Day 2 = Venue will be open approximately 10.30am, (4) 11.00am to 2pm, (5) 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 20 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

JUL 21 Wed 2 0 2 1 Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 3BA

Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Wednesday afternoon daytime chess club

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 22 Thu Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Thursdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 double round (playing both black and white) event.

JUL British Online Chess Championships II @ Chess.com 24 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/british-online-chess-championships-2021/ Run by the ECF in collaboration with the Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Ulster, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man Chess Federations/Unions. The British Online will include separate Championships – Open, Women’s, Junior, Senior and Rating Limited. Each Championship will consist of a qualifying stage and a �nals stage, with a number of separate events at four di�erent time controls (Standard, Rapid, Blitz and Bullet)

Chess Centre Ilkley Mini RapidPlay @ The Chess Centre 8 Crescent Court Ilkley LS29 8DE

Yorkshire Junior Chess Association Event 3 @ Lichess.org

Contact: John Hipshon Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.yorkshirejuniorchess.org/ There are 4 ability sections – Premier (any players); Championship ( ECF below 1450 (100 old system)); League 1 (ECF below 1000 (40 old system)); League 2 (no grade or �rst season). Not sure? Tick the ‘not sure’ box on entry and we will help to place you in the right section. Prizes guaranteed in EACH section are – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and more depending on entry

JUL Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 25 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Holiday Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Holiday cup �nals on 29/8/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 27 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

JUL Coulsdon Chess Daytime Chess @ Coulsdon Chess 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon 28 Surrey CR5 3BA Wed 2 0 2 1 Contact: Daniel Gliddon Email: [email protected] [MAP] Wednesday afternoon daytime chess club – �nal round

JUL Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 29 Thu Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Thursdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 double round (playing both black and white) event.

JUL Split Open 2021 @ Hotel Zagreb, Split, Croatia 31 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Mateo Ivić Email: [email protected] Web: https://chessclubbrda.eu/en/split-open/ 9 rounds, 90 min. + 30 sec. Prize fund: 6300 euros, 32 prizes

AUG ECF Online Blitz Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 1 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Blitz Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the �rst Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events. AUG Blackpool & Fylde League Online Standardplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 3 Tue Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Tuesdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 round event with two divisions, including promotion and relegation.

AUG Blackpool & Fylde League Online Rapidplay Tournament 12 @ Lichess.org 5 Thu Contact: David Clayton Email: [email protected] Web: https://lichess.org/team/blackpool–fylde-league 2 0 2 1 Open to all players in the Blackpool & Flyde League area (Leyland to Lancaster) and also open to Central Lancs League players. Friendly games, not ECF rated. Played on Thursdays, although re-arrangements are allowed. A continuous 4 double round (playing both black and white) event.

AUG VIII Summer Prague Open @ Prague 6 Fri 2 0 2 1 Master Open with IM norm, FIDE Open with rapid and blitz tournaments | Details

AUG Golders Green Rapidplay @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU 7 Sat Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: https://chesscircuit.substack.com/ [MAP] 10 sections of 6 2 0 2 1 players, all-play-all

AUG European Women’s Chess Championship @ UNIREA Hotel, Iasi, Romania 8 Sun 2 0 2 1 O�cial website: https://www.europechess.org/european-women-individual-chess-championship-2021-o�cial- regulations/

Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org

Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Holiday Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Holiday cup �nals on 29/8/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

Solta Open 2021 @ Grohote, Solta Island, Croatia 21430

Contact: Mateo Ivic Email: [email protected] [MAP] 4th Solta Chess Open tournament at beautifull Solta Island near Split, Croatia. Tournament starts just one day after the �nish of the Split Open

AUG 1st Muswell Hill International @ Muswell Hill, London N10 9 Mon Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.chessengland.com/ 2 0 2 1 IM norm 10 player all-play-all

AUG Golders Green Rapidplay @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU 14 Sat Contact: Adam Raoof Email: [email protected] Web: https://chesscircuit.substack.com/ [MAP] 10 sections of 6 2 0 2 1 players, all-play-all

Yorkshire Junior Chess Association Event 4 @ Lichess.org

AUG ECF Online Rapid Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 15 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Rapid Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the third Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

AUG Wood Green Invitational @ Oddfellows Hall, 17 Greengate Street, Sta�ord ST16 2HP 19 Thu Contact: Lawrence Cooper Email: [email protected] [MAP] Ten player round robin eligible for title norms – GM, 2 0 2 1 IM, WGM, WIM

AUG Chess Centre Ilkley June Mini Congress @ The Chess Centre 8 Crescent Court Ilkley LS29 8DE 21 Sat Contact: Andrew Wainwright Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 1 https://www.chesscentre.online/events [MAP] Players will be placed in a group of 6, based on rating, and will play all others within their group during the 5 rounds of the tournament. 5 rounds, 60 mins per player on the clock. All games will be ECF standard play rated. Entries are currently limited to 18 players.

AUG European Open Chess Championship @ Hotel Natura, Reykjavik, Iceland 26 Thu O�cial website: https://www.europechess.org/european-individual-chess-championship-2021-o�cial-invitation/ 2 0 2 1

Northumbria Masters @ Marriott MetroCentre, Marconi Way, Gateshead NE11 9XF

Contact: Tim Wall Email: [email protected] Web: https://northumbriamasters.com/ [MAP] GM norm & IM norm All-Play-Alls (All-Play-All entries by invitation only). 9-round Swiss tournaments (with over £5,500 in prizes) Northumbria Masters (Open to All, eligible for title norms, FIDE- & ECF-rated); Challengers (U2000, FIDE- & ECF-rated); Major (U1750, ECF-rated); Minor (U1500, ECF-rated) | Entry form

AUG Chess Centre Ilkley Mini RapidPlay @ The Chess Centre 8 Crescent Court Ilkley LS29 8DE 28 Sat Contact: Andrew Wainwright Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 1 https://www.chesscentre.online/events [MAP] Players will be placed in a group of 6, based on rating, and will play all others within their group during the 5 rounds of the tournament. 5 rounds, 25 mins per player on the clock. All games will be ECF rapidplay rated. Entries are currently limited to 18 players.

AUG Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 29 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Finals of the Holiday Cup. Quali�cation required from July 11th, July 25th or August 8th – https://www.eventbrite.com /e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

SEP XIX. Sunny Beach Open @ Bulgaria 3 Fri 2 0 2 1 FIDE Open with IM norm possibility, FIDE Open, Blitz tournament | Details

SEP UKCC Tera�nal Preliminary (online) @ Lichess.org 4 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/

SEP ECF Online Blitz Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 5 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Blitz Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the �rst Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

SEP 26th 4NCL Congress @ Woodland Grange Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwicksh 10 Fri Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.4ncl.co.uk/ 2 0 2 1 [MAP] Sections – Open, Under 2000, Under 1700; Five rounds; Entry fee £30.00. Glass engraved trophies and/or prize fund depending on entries

SEP Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 12 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Autumn Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Autumn Cup �nals on 31/10/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org

Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Autumn Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Autumn Cup �nals on 31/10/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

SEP European Chess Club Cup Open and Women’s @ Hotel Izgrev, Struga, Ohrid Lake, North 17 Macedonia Fri 2 0 2 1 O�cial website: https://www.europechess.org/european-club-cup-2021-o�cial-regulations/

SEP UK Chess Challenge Challengers 18 Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Pauline Whitehead Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.delanceyukschoolschesschallenge.com/ Challenger event is one of the �nal stages of the UK Chess Challenge

SEP ECF Online Rapid Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 19 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Rapid Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the third Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

SEP 57th Northumberland Chess Weekender @ The Parks Leisure Centre Howdon Road, North 24 Shields, North Tyneside NE29 6TL Fri 2 0 2 1 Contact: Mick Riding Email: [email protected] Website: https://northumberlandchess.wixsite.com/congress [MAP] Featuring FIDE rated OPEN, MAJOR, MINOR and FOUNDATION sections with a prize fund of £1700 | Entry form

SEP Junior 4NCL Weekend @ Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 25 6RN Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] [MAP] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

Cambridgeshire Rapidplay @ Whittlesford Memorial Hall Mill Lane Whittlesford Cambridge

Contact: Oliver Lenton Email: [email protected] [MAP] Cambs & East Anglia Grand Prix event; four �ve- round tournaments Open; Major (Under 160 grade); Challengers (Under 125 grade); Minor (Under 90 grade)

SEP Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 26 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Autumn Cup challenge quali�er. Quali�cation event for the Autumn Cup �nals on 31/10/21 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

OCT 2 Sat 2 0 2 1 Hampshire Junior Open Congress @ New Hall, Winchester College, Wharf Hill, Winchester

Contact: John Upham Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.hjca.org.uk/ [MAP] An annual tournament for young chess players who are less than 18 years old on August 31st, 2020. Players are invited from ANY county : there are no restrictions as this is an OPEN event. The event is a quali�er for the London Junior Chess Championships 2020 | Entry form

Norfolk County Chess Championships @ The Tithe Barn, Rectory Road, Horstead NR21 7EP

Contact: John Wickham Email: [email protected] [MAP] Closed event. Subject to Covid restrictions and numbers, there will be a Championship and Challengers | Entry form

OCT ECF Online Blitz Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 3 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Blitz Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the �rst Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

OCT Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival @ Budapest 9 Sat 2 0 2 1 Registration is open at https://www.globalchessfestival.com/gcf-2021/for-organizers. All events will be added under the menu EVENTS Oct 9 on the o�cial Global Chess Festival’s website, with a separate page for each event. (We can guarantee your appearance only if we get the registrations by the deadline. We encourage organizers to register their own online or o�ine program. Please send your event registration no later than the 20th September.

UK Chess Challenge Tera�nal @ Blenheim Palace Woodstock OX20 1PP

Contact: Sarah Longson Email: [email protected] [MAP] Finals of the largest junior competition. Entry is by quali�cation only.

OCT 29th Birmingham Rapidplay @ Quinborne Community Centre Ridgacre Rd, Quinton, 17 Birmingham B32 2TW Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Alex Holowczak Email: [email protected] [MAP] Four ECF-rated and FIDE-rated Rapidplay tournaments – Open, Major, Inter, Minor. £1,000 prize fund. Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org

ECF Online Rapid Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org

Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021-online-grand- prix-series/ The ECF Rapid Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the third Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

OCT 3rd Hull 4NCL International Congress @ Royal Hotel Hull,170 Ferensway, Hull 22 Fri Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 1 http://www.4ncl.co.uk [MAP] FIDE Open, FIDE U2000 (ECF U175), ECF U135. Five rounds Friday 7.00pm – Sunday 7.00pm. Prize fund: £3300.00

OCT Scarborough Chess Congress @ The Ocean Room, Spa Complex South Bay Scarborough North 29 Yorkshire YO11 2HD Fri 2 0 2 1 Contact: Maggie Butterworth Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.scarboroughchesscongress.org.uk/ [MAP] It is hoped that it will be possible to run the Scarborough Congress this year. We do not intend to distribute entry forms until there is a bit more certainty about the numbers that will be able to take part.

OCT Junior Master Series @ Lichess.org 31 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Tony Niccoli Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.juniormasterseries.com Finals of the Autumn Cup. Quali�cation required from September 12, September 26th, October 17th – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chess-junior-masters-tickets-136194823383

NOV ECF Online Blitz Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 7 Sun 2 0 2 1 Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Blitz Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the �rst Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

NOV European Team Chess Championship @ Hotel Terme Čatež Spa, Catez, Slovenia 11 Thu 2 0 2 1 O�cial website: https://www.europechess.org/european-team-chess-championship-2021-o�cial-regulations/

NOV British Junior Rapid & Blitz Championship @ Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, 13 Swallow House, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6BZ Sat 2 0 2 1 [MAP] Alternative postcode for SatNav MK7 6TT – O�cial British Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2021, in various age groups

NOV 4NCL Weekend 1 Rounds 1-2 20 Sat 2 0 2 1 Division 3 South Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes Division 3 Central Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa Division 3 North Holiday Inn, Doncaster Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

NOV ECF Online Rapid Grand Prix 2021 @ Lichess.org 21 Sun Contact: Nigel Towers Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2021- 2 0 2 1 online-grand-prix-series/ The ECF Rapid Grand Prix consists of monthly Swiss and Arena tournaments on the third Sunday of each month from March to November 2021. The ECF will be publishing a leaderboard, which will be updated monthly, with prizes for the winners in a number of categories at the end of the events.

NOV 27 Sat 2 0 2 1 4NCL Weekend 1 Rounds 1-2

Divisions 1 & 2 Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

British Rapidplay Chess 2021 @ Trinity University Brownberrie Lane Horsforth Leeds

Contact: Brent Kitson Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.british-rapidplay.org.uk [MAP] Open/Major/Intermediate /Minor (2 days, 11 rounds) and Under 11 England Trial (one day). Open to all chess players in the British Isles

DEC London Junior Chess Championships @ University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, 18 Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP Sat 2 0 2 1 Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/ [MAP] This prestigious event has sections for Under 10 and Under 14. There are also sections for Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 and Under 18/21 on 28th, 29th, and 30th December at the same venue. Competitors must gain quali�cation to play in the Under 10 as detailed at www.ljcc.co.uk

14th Northwick Park Five Round Congress @ University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP

Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/ [MAP] This popular �ve round event consists of three sections, Open, Major and Minor. The Open and Major are both FIDE rated. The Minor is ECF rated only and entry to it is open to those under 1500 ECF and to ungraded players who do not have a FIDE rating above 1500. The Major is restricted to under 1860 FIDE. The Open starts at 9 am on Saturday and 9.30 on Sunday. Major and Minor start at 9.45 both days

Harrow Under 8 and Under 12 @ University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP

Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/ [MAP] This is a qualifying event for the London Under 12 �nals on 28, 29, 30 December 2018 and London Under 8 �nals on 29, 30 December. It is organised by the London Junior Chess Championship Charitable Trust.

DEC London Christmas Chess Congress @ University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick 28 Park, Harrow HA1 3TP Tue 2 0 2 1 Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/ [MAP] This established three day, six round Congress consists of three sections – OPEN, MAJOR and MINOR. The Open and Major are FIDE-rated. The Minor is ECF rated only and is restricted to players under ECF 1600 and to ungraded players who do not have a FIDE rating. The Major is under 1940 FIDE

London Junior Chess Championships @ University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, Harrow HA1 3TP

Contact: Arnold Lutton Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ljcc.co.uk/ [MAP] This prestigious event has sections for Under 8, Under 12, Under 16 and Under 18/21. The Under 18/21 is combined with the LJCC Christmas Open. The Under 8 is held over two days, 29th and 30th December. The other sections play on all three days. The Under 18/21 and Under 16 are both FIDE rated. The Under 12 attracts a very large entry and is run as Major and Minor sections. Competitors must gain quali�cation to play in the Under 8 and Under 12 as detailed at www.ljcc.co.uk There are also sections for Under 10 and Under 14 on 12th and 13th December at the same venue.

JAN 4NCL Weekend 2 Rounds 3-4 15 Sat 2 0 2 2 Divisions 1 & 2 Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes Division 3 South Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor Division 3 Central Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa Division 3 North Holiday Inn, Doncaster Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

JAN 16 Sun 2 0 2 2 ECF Schools Girls Semi Final North @ Nottingham High School 53-61 Forest Road East Nottingham NG1 4HH

Contact: Andrew Martin Email: [email protected] [MAP] 5 round Swiss. U11 and U19 sections. School teams of three. Girls only. The number of teams qualifying for the �nal is dependent on the number of entries

ECF Schools Girls Semi-Finals South @ St Catherine’s School, Bramley, Surrey GU5 0DF

Contact: Andrew Martin Email: [email protected] [MAP] School teams of three. U11 and U19 sections.

JAN South of England Junior Chess Congress @ Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road Yateley 29 Sat Contact: Amy Grieve Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.southofenglandjunior.com [MAP] 2 0 2 2 Prestigious annual junior chess tournament, sections from U7 up to U15. Counts towards ECF Youth Grand Prix. Open event – all welcome! Please contact us if you have any special requirements.

FEB 4NCL Weekend 3 Rounds 5-6 12 Sat 2 0 2 2 Divisions 1 & 2 Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa Division 3 South Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor Division 3 Central Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa Division 3 North Mercure Bolton Georgian House Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

MAR EPSCA Under 9 Zones @ TBA 12 Sat Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 2 https://www.epsca.org.uk/ 45th EPSCA Under 9 Inter-Association Team Championships. Three zones qualifying for the �nal on 23rd April. Entry restricted to a�liated associations. MAR EPSCA Under 11 Zones @ TBA 19 Sat Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 2 https://www.epsca.org.uk/ 55th EPSCA Under 11 Inter-Association Team Championships. Three zones qualifying for the �nal on 7th May. Entry restricted to a�liated associations.

MAR 4NCL Weekend 4 Rounds 7-8 26 Sat 2 0 2 2 Divisions 1 & 2 Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa Division 3 South Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes Division 3 Central Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa Division 3 North Mercure Bolton Georgian House Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

EPSCA Under 11 Girls Final @ TBA

Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.epsca.org.uk/ 37th EPSCA Under 11 Girls Inter-Association Team Championships Final. Entry restricted to a�liated associations.

APR EPSCA Under 9 Final @ TBA 23 Sat Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 2 https://www.epsca.org.uk/ 45th EPSCA Under 9 Inter-Association Team Championships Final. Teams quali�ed from three zones on 12th March.

APR 4NCL Weekend 5 Rounds 9-11 30 Sat 2 0 2 2 Divisions 1 & 2 Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa Division 3 South Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes Division 3 Central Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa Division 3 North Mercure Bolton Georgian House Contact: Mike Truran Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.4ncl.co.uk/

MAY EPSCA Under 11 Final @ TBA 7 Sat Contact: Nigel Dennis Email: [email protected] Web: 2 0 2 2 https://www.epsca.org.uk/ 55th EPSCA Under 11 Inter-Association Team Championships Final. Teams quali�ed from three zones on 19th March.