- by WebAdminGreetings all! Putting on my ECF Manager of Coaches hat I have been asked by Gerry Walsh if there are any coaches out there who would like to coach blind…
- by Melinda WildeThe English Chess Federation has produced a new collection of guidance and model documents to support local chess clubs. The resources are intended to help club volunteers establish clear and…
- by Melinda WildeNominations are invited for the positions detailed below, which will be the subject of elections to be held at the Annual General Meeting on 14th November 2026. Posts due for…
- by WebAdmin— from Nigel Povah England retain two European Senior Team Chess Titles! England retained two of the European titles (which they had won last year) in the European Senior Chess…
- by Melinda WildeFollowing the retirement of our IT Manager, Nigel Towers, at the end of August, the ECF is reviewing how its IT function should be organised for the future. We are…
- by WebAdminThe ECF wishes Leonard Barden a very happy 97th birthday today! Leonard is the Guardian’s chess columnist, and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running continuous chess column, which…
- by WebAdminThe English Chess Federation is pleased to host the 11th Menchik Memorial Tournament, which will take place from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th August 2026 at the ILEC Conference Centre….
- by WebAdminIf you are around in London later this month. There are some high level tournaments taking place already boasting strong player line-ups. 22-23 August: 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London…
- by WebAdminThe 2026 British Chess Championships have come to a close! After nine unforgettable days of outstanding chess, dramatic finishes and exceptional performances at the University of Warwick, we have crowned our…
- by WebAdminBewdley’s Mayor, Sharon Harvey, arranged for Robert to drop into the Worcestershire Junior Chess Congress – see BBC Hereford & Worcester for picture and more – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly914w625xo
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