Thanks for playing in our chess tournamentsLooking for your next tournament? Check https://sites.google.com/view/chessengland Did you win a prize? Check this page - https://chesscircuit.substack.com/p/results-from-our-chess-tournaments This is just a note to say that I have included you on my mailing list (we have over 6000 subscribers) 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 complete Chess Circuit archive is now FREE Download all 13 original issues—a fascinating slice of British chess history, packed with tournaments, personalities, games and stories. Get the complete PDF archive here: Never miss a tournament — follow Chess England on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDObk68KMqp7P0cd12A October is looking excellent: Hendon Blitz, the regular Muswell Hill and Golders Green events — and I’ll be heading to the Netherlands for the Rotterdam Congress. ⚡ THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER — Hendon FIDE Blitz 📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD 🕢 7.30pm–10pm Six rounds at 10 minutes per player, no increment. Hosted by Hendon Chess Club but open to everyone. 🏆 First prize = £1 per entry, second = half the first prize, plus £20 Best Hendon Member. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/51261943542958 -- ♟️ TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess 📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR 🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm Choose between: ⚡ Rapid: six FIDE & ECF-rated games at 20+5, with prizes ♟️ Standard: two FIDE & ECF-rated games at 60+30 There’s a lunch break and we aim to finish before 5.30pm. This is a good one if you want plenty of rated chess on a weekday. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 --- 🏆 SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER — Golders Green FIDE & ECF Rapid 📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU 🕚 11am–5pm Six rounds at 20+5. Sections: Open • Under 1900 • Under 1600 • ECF Under 1100 I’ll be in Rotterdam that weekend, but Golders Green carries on as usual — a good mix of experienced players, juniors and newcomers. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 🚆 Directions: http://bit.ly/stlukeschess --- ♟️ TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess 📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR 🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm Another choice of six FIDE/ECF rapid games at 20+5 or two FIDE/ECF standard games at 60+30. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 🌍 On the horizon 🏆 24–25 OCTOBER — Bushey FIDE Congress 📍 St Margaret’s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey WD23 1DT Five rounds of FIDE & ECF-rated standard chess at 60+30. Sections: Under 2400 • Under 1900 • Under 1600 FIDE • ECF Under 1400 ♟️ Three rounds Saturday, two Sunday 🏆 U2400/U1900: £200 / £100 / £50 🏆 U1600/U1400: £160 / £80 / £40 🚗 Player parking available on campus This is a good one if you like a proper weekend congress without travelling far from London. 📝 Enter: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261842613138052 --- ♟️ 27–28 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Congress 📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR Four FIDE & ECF-rated standard games over two days in one Under 2400 section. ⏱️ 60+30 🕥 Rounds at 10.30am and 2pm each day 🏆 1st £200 • 2nd £100 • 3rd £50, plus a rating prize based on 20 players 💷 Entry £50 Four proper standard games across two weekdays — and home in time for dinner. 📝 Enter: https://bit.ly/muswellhillfidechess --- ⚡ THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER — Hendon FIDE Rapid 📍 Cumberland Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD 🕢 7.30pm–10pm Four FIDE & ECF-rated rapid games at 15 minutes per player. 💷 £10 Hendon members / £15 non-members 📝 Enter: https://eu.jotform.com/223182956138966 A useful little evening tournament if you want four rated games without committing a whole day. 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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Thanks for playing in our chess tournamentsLooking for your next tournament? Check https://sites.google.com/view/chessengland Did you win a prize? Check this page - https://chesscircuit.substack.com/p/results-from-our-chess-tournaments This is just a note to say that I have included you on my mailing list (we have over 6000 subscribers) 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 complete Chess Circuit archive is now FREE Download all 13 original issues—a fascinating slice of British chess history, packed with tournaments, personalities, games and stories. Get the complete PDF archive here: ⚡ BRITISH BLITZ QUALIFIER — TOMORROW AT 11AMat St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, NW3 7SU, free parking!
⚡ BRITISH BLITZ QUALIFIER — TOMORROW AT 11AM! The UK Open Blitz Championship comes to Golders Green tomorrow, Saturday 19 September, at St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, NW3 7SU. 🕚 11.00am start More than 50 players are listed, including GMs Ameet Ghasi, Shreyas Royal and Jon Speelman. Fifteen rounds of FIDE & ECF-rated 3+2 blitz — it should be quite a day! ♟️ Chess-Results — pairings & results: https://chess-results.com/tnr1488876.aspx?lan=1 👥 Current player list: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/2026-uk-open-blitz-championships-entries/ 🏆 Championship details: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/uk-open-blitz-championships-2026/ 📍 St Luke’s Church, Golders Green 🚗 Free parking ☕ Food & drink available Don’t forget: we start at 11am! Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription.
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