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(Thanks to Brendan O’Gorman for this lovely photo of the Golders Green venue) There is plenty of rated chess coming up over the next few weeks, from weekday rapid and standard events to weekend congresses, evening blitz and the Mind Sports Olympiad. Here are the essentials — choose your event, follow the entry link and get your name on the list! 🏆 This weekend: Silvertown FIDE CongressSaturday 11–Sunday 12 July📍 The Tate Institute, 1 Wythes Road, Silvertown, London E16 2DN I’m looking forward to organising our first international chess tournament at the historic Tate Institute, just a four-minute walk from London City Airport DLR station. The congress has four sections:
There are five rounds across the weekend, with guaranteed prizes in every section. Saturday: 10.30am, 2pm and 5.30pm 📝 Enter here: ♟️ Tuesday chess at the Clissold ArmsTuesday 14 July📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, Muswell Hill, London N2 9HR These weekday events are ideal for anyone who wants a full day of rated chess without giving up a weekend. Choose between: ⚡ Rapid: six FIDE and ECF-rated games, with prizes ♟️ Standard: two FIDE and ECF-rated games There is a lunch break and we aim to finish before 5.30pm. 📝 Enter here: The next Clissold Arms dates are 11 and 18 August. ⚡ Evening blitz in LondonWednesday 15 JulyBrainstormchess FIDE Blitz Grand Prix A useful midweek option for players who enjoy fast FIDE-rated chess. 📝 Enter here: The next event in the series is on Wednesday 29 July. ♟️ Hendon FIDE Club ChampionshipThursday 16 and Thursday 23 July📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD The final two rounds of the Hendon FIDE Club Championship take place on 16 and 23 July. The club AGM follows on Thursday 30 July. Entry information is currently marked TBA. ⚡ Golders Green FIDE & ECF RapidSaturday 18 July📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU Our regular North West London rapidplay offers six FIDE and ECF-rated rounds at a time control of 20 minutes plus 5 seconds per move. Sections:
Golders Green usually attracts a good mixture of regular tournament players, juniors and visitors — and I’m always pleased to see new faces. 📝 Enter here: 🚆 Venue directions: The next Golders Green rapid is on Saturday 15 August. ⚡ Hendon FIDE BlitzThursday 6 August📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD Six rounds at 10 minutes per player, with no increment. The event is hosted by Hendon Chess Club, but anyone can enter. Prizes include:
📝 Enter here: 🌍 On the horizon♟️ Muswell Hill weekday chessThe next Clissold Arms dates are:
Players can again choose between six rapid games or two standard games. 📝 https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 ⚡ Golders Green RapidSaturday 15 AugustSix rounds of FIDE and ECF-rated rapid chess at St Luke’s Church. 📝 https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 🏆 Mind Sports Olympiad Rapid and BlitzSaturday 22–Sunday 23 August📍 Mercure London Earls Court, 47 Lillie Road, London SW6 1UD This promises to be one of the biggest rapid and blitz weekends of the summer, with a total prize fund of £7,300. The programme includes:
📝 Enter here: ⚡ MCCA FIDE BlitzSaturday 22 August📍 All Saints Church, Child’s Hill, London NW2 2TJ A serious afternoon of blitz: nine double rounds, giving players 18 FIDE and ECF-rated games. Time control: 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. 📝 Enter here: 🌍 VI Mindsports International OpenMonday 24–Saturday 29 August📍 London Mindsports Centre, Hammersmith A nine-round classical tournament for players rated 2000+ FIDE, with a prize fund of £4,000. The time control is 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, and the event is limited to approximately 80 players. 📝 Enter here: 📋 Player list: See the full calendar: Chess England: https://www.chessengland.com Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription.
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