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August brings a packed programme of blitz, rapid and standard chess, including regular Hendon, Muswell Hill and Golders Green events, followed by a major Mind Sports week in London. ⚡ Thursday 6 August — Hendon FIDE Blitz📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD Six rounds at 10 minutes per player, with no increment. Hosted by Hendon Chess Club, but open to everyone. See above for the venue! 🏆 First and second prizes, plus £20 for the best Hendon member. 📝 Enter: ♟️ Tuesday 11 August — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR Choose between: ⚡ Rapid: six FIDE and ECF-rated games with prizes Rapid is 20 minutes plus 5 seconds per move; standard is 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. This is a good one if you want a full day of rated chess without losing a weekend. 📝 Enter: 🏆 Saturday 15 August — Golders Green FIDE & ECF Rapid📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU Six rounds at 20 minutes plus 5 seconds per move. Sections:
Entries are already coming in across the sections. I’m looking forward to another lively Golders Green afternoon with regulars, juniors and new players. 📝 Enter: 🚆 Venue directions: ♟️ Tuesday 18 August — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess📍 The Clissold Arms, Muswell Hill Another choice of six rapid games or two standard games, all FIDE and ECF rated. 📝 Enter: 🏆 22–23 August — Mind Sports Olympiad Rapid and Blitz📍 Mercure London Earls Court, 47 Lillie Road, London SW6 1UD Ten rapid rounds across the weekend, plus separate eleven-round blitz tournaments on Saturday and Sunday evenings. 📝 Enter: ⚡ Saturday 22 August — MCCA FIDE Blitz📍 All Saints Church, Child’s Hill, London NW2 2TJ Nine double rounds — 18 FIDE and ECF-rated games — at 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. 📝 Enter: 🌍 24–29 August — VI Mindsports International Open📍 London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Road, London W6 0JD A nine-round classical tournament for players rated 2000+ FIDE, with a £4,000 prize fund and capacity for around 80 players. Time control: 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. 📝 Enter: 📋 Player list: ⚡ Thursday 3 September — Hendon FIDE Blitz📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, NW6 Six rounds of 10-minute chess, open to club members and visitors. 📝 Enter: 🌍 On the horizon4–6 SEPTEMBER — Army & Navy Club FIDE Congress 9–11 OCTOBER — Rotterdam FIDE Weekend Chess Congress Chess England: Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription.
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