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30th May to 1st June, Friday to Sunday, 18:30 start on Friday, 2 byes available! LCL FIDE Congress - https://form.jotform.com/223566285096970 x 4 sections London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD, UK 3 June, Tuesday 10:30 – 17:00 Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Rapid - https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Standard - https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR 5 June, Thursday 7.30 - 10.00 Hendon Blitz. PRIZES - 1st = [number of entries x £1], 2nd = [half the 1st prize), Best Hendon Member = £20.00. The tournament is 6 rounds. Register here - https://form.jotform.com/51261943542958 VENUE: Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD (map), which is five minutes' walk from Finchley Road & Frognal Station. We meet in the Ramus Room, which is upstairs to the left of the main entrance. 14 June, Saturday 11:00 – 17:00 Golders Green FIDE Rapid Open - https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 St Luke’s Church @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London, NW3 7SU 17 June, Tuesday 10:30 – 17:00 Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Rapid - https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Standard- https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR PREVIEW PREVIEW PREVIEW 24 July, Thursday 19:30 – 22:00 Hendon Chess Club FIDE Rapid x 4 games OPEN TO ALL - https://eu.jotform.com/223182956138966 Hendon Chess Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD, UK For more information about our events visit www.chessengland.com Adam Raoof IA / IO - 07855036537 - adamA@chessengland.com Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription. |
Thanks for playing in our chess tournamentsThis is just a note to say that I have included you on my mailing list and we will send you notice of chess events from time to time. You can always unsubscribe at any point (use the link at the bottom of any email). You can always see my Google calendar at www.chessengland.com and other stuff. LCL FIDE & ECF Rated Weekend Congresshosted by the London Chess League at the Mindsports Centre, Hammersmith
Did not find video 5-round weekend events held regularly at the London Mindsports Centre (you can play Bridge and Go too!) in Hammersmith, 21 Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD. For planned dates please see below and links to entry forms. NEXT EVENT IS Friday 30/May/2025 – Sunday 01/Jun/2025 The tournament is FOUR SECTIONS, 5 rounds, swiss format (not a knockout). SCHEDULE FOR TOP THREE SECTIONS Round 1 on Friday 18.30 (6.30pm to 10.30pm) Round 2 & 3 on Saturday 10.00am and 15.00 (3pm) Round 4 & 5 on Sunday 10.00am and 15.00 (3pm) Time control: (90min + 30 sec/move) Byes: Players may take up to 2 half-point Byes in any round except the final round, where you can take a zero point bye. PRIZES Open £450 (£200 £150 £100) U2000 and U1650 £320 each (£150 £100 £70) You must be Under 2000 / Under 1650 in both the ECF and FIDE standard lists at the start of the event if you wish to play in the Under 2000 / Under 1650 sections. We reserve the right to move players up a section. The higher of the two ratings will be used to determine seeding and eligibility for any other prizes. Players in the ECF Under 1400 (just Saturday and Sunday) should be Under 1400 ECF standard. Summary: London Chess League FIDE Congresses:
London Chess League FIDE Weekender - Enter online now by clicking here We look forward to welcoming you to our next event! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact me, johnsargent@gmail.com. All the best, John Sargent Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription. © 2025 Adam Raoof |
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Thanks for playing in our chess tournamentsThis is just a note to say that I have included you on my mailing list and we will send you notice of chess events from time to time. You can always unsubscribe at any point (use the link at the bottom of any email). You can always see my Google calendar at www.chessengland.com and other stuff. The latest edition of the Muswell Hill FIDE Rapid took place on Tuesday 13 May at The Clissold Arms in East Finchley—and it was another strong day of competitive chess in a great venue. International Master Peter G. Large stole the show with a perfect 6/6, claiming first place and the £100 top prize. His calm, clean style remains as effective as ever. Second place and £50 went to Mikhailo Kapechun, who scored a solid 5/6. The £50 rating prize was won by Vineet Sood, finishing on 3.5/6 in a tightly packed midfield. Final Top 5 Standings:
View full results here: Next Event: Tuesday 20 May We’re back at The Clissold Arms next week, Tuesday 20 May. Same format—six rounds, FIDE-rated, 20+5 rapid and a 2 game standard section—and another full house expected. If you’re planning to play, don’t leave it too late to enter! Entry & Info: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 If you're enjoying these updates and want early entry links, results, previews and behind-the-scenes stories—consider subscribing to The Chess Circuit. Support UK chess and stay in the loop. Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription. © 2025 Adam Raoof |
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