The ECF Board is pleased to announce a further appointment to the Board, filling the newly created post of Home Development Director. The successful candidate is Yuri Krylov, a new…

The ECF Board is pleased that, following a competitive application and interview, it has been agreed that Rob King has been appointed as the ECF’s Operations and Administration Director.  Rob…

Please note – the closing date for nominations is 31st May 2025 We are inviting nominations for the BCET Awards 2025 which are for junior schools (including colleges and other…

Applications are invited for funding under the ECF’s Grassroots Initiative (fourth tranche). The closing date for applications is 1st June. There have already been 91 applications for support under the…

The ECF Board is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the discussion about director appointments at the Finance Council meeting on 26th April, it is making an appointment of…

Congratulations to Sohum Lohia (above right) and Alex Golding, who both gained their third IM norm at the Southend Masters (part of the Southend Easter Chess Festival). They are both…

Watford Chess Club will be among the exhibitors at the Bucks Country Show taking place at the Penn Estate, near Amersham on 4th and 5th May.  It will be the…

The festival marks its fifth edition this Summer, headlining an International Open with title norm opportunities up to GM. The event will take place from the 13th-18th August at the…