You're probably here because a) you play chess and you're looking to take part in competitions and b) you read that I run (with lots of help from friendly volunteers) the monthly Golders Green Rapidplays in Leonard Barden's excellent Evening Standard column, Chess Monthly or possibly online on the ECF (English Chess Federation) tournament calendar.
You have one of the best chess websites I have seen. It is very friendly and clever. As the chess administrator for the family, I am seriously impressed by the on-line booking. A Chess Parent
Well, you found the right website! Thanks for visiting. Don't forget to enter online in time for the next event. Join our regular mailing list: send a blank email to my Topica account and then register when you get the return email.
All the games are graded by the ECF and part of the ECF Grand Prix. Since February 2012 the Open and Major sections are also rated by FIDE in their rapidplay list, and you have to be a member of the ECF to take part in either section. Ring 01424 775222 to join or visit http://www.englishchess.org.uk/
Here are the dates for 2012. * = a change of date - February 2012 has changed to avoid the excellent Kidlington Congress.
| 2012 DATES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| January 7 | *February11 | March 3 | April 14 |
| May 12 | June 9 | July 14 | August 11 |
| September 8 | October 13 | November 10 | December 1 |
