Following 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…

— from Nigel Povah The European Senior Team Chess Championship kicks off today in the seaside resort of Hersonissos in Crete, with a total of 14 teams participating in the…

The 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…

The 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….

If 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…

The 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…

Bewdley’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

The ECF is appointing the England Coach for the European Youth Chess Championships (EYCC) in Crete from 2-13 November 2026. The England Coach will: Deliver daily on-the-spot coaching with England…

Please see below the list of appointments — HLVPs, VPs, CVPs, Honorary Life Members – Gerry Walsh, John Wickham Platinum Members – Adrian Elwin, David Eustace Gold Members – Barbara…

Mick Riding, Grassroots Initiative Chairman, will celebrate his 70th birthday on Saturday 18 July by taking part in the Northumberland leg of an Alzheimer’s Society nationwide fundraising initiative.   Mick…