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.
Players often ask “how do I improve my chess?” Answer - play more chess, especially at longer time controls! “Where can I play longer games, especially FIDE rated games?” Here is a list of suggestions! Link to this calendar - https://bit.ly/chessenglandcalendar ========================== 🗓️ SAT, FEB 28 (see pic above) ⏰ Saturday 28 Feb 10:30 AM to Sunday 1 Mar — Northampton FIDE Congress - https://form.jotform.com/231114495377963 📍 University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH -------------------------- 🗓️ TUE, MAR 3 ⏰ 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Standard x 2 games - 📍 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR -------------------------- 🗓️ TUE, MAR 10 ⏰ 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Standard 📍 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR -------------------------- 🗓️ FRI, MAR 13 ⏰ Friday 13 Mar to Sunday 15 Mar — Army & Navy Club FIDE Congress (ages 16+)- https://pci.jotform.com/form/260264564399972 📍 Army & Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN, UK = 5 games three sections -------------------------- 🗓️ FRI, MAR 20 ⏰ Friday 20 Mar 6:30 PM to Sunday 22 Mar — LCL FIDE Congress - https://form.jotform.com/223566285096970 = 5 games x 4 sections 📍 London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD, UK -------------------------- 🗓️ SAT, MAR 28 ⏰ Saturday 28 Mar 10:30 AM to Sunday 29 Mar — Northampton FIDE Congress - https://form.jotform.com/231114495377963 📍 University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH -------------------------- 🗓️ TUE, APR 7 ⏰ Tuesday 7 Apr 10:30 AM to Wednesday 8 Apr — Muswell Hill Congress - https://bit.ly/muswellhillfidechess 📍 Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, Muswell Hill, London N2 9HR, UK -------------------------- 🗓️ TUE, APR 14 ⏰ 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess - Standard 📍 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR -------------------------- 🗓️ FRI, APR 24 ⏰ Friday 24 Apr 6:30 PM to Sunday 26 Apr — LCL FIDE Congress - https://form.jotform.com/223566285096970 x 4 sections 📍 London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD, UK -------------------------- 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 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. Northampton FIDE Congress – 5-Round Weekender at Waterside CampusSaturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
Join us for another full weekend of FIDE & ECF rated chess at the Northampton FIDE Congress on Saturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 at the University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH. This modern, canalside venue offers spacious playing halls, a comfortable lobby area for relaxing between rounds, and on‑site parking from around £1-£2 per day via RingGo. We are running four sections so that players of all levels can find the right challenge:
All sections are FIDE and ECF rated standard play, with a 5‑round Swiss over the weekend:
We are pleased to offer guaranteed money prizes in every section:
Venue and accommodationThe Waterside Campus Learning Hub (rooms LH013 & LH014 for this weekend) provides an excellent playing environment with lots of space, seating and power points, and good nearby amenities including a corner shop and larger supermarkets a short walk away. For players wishing to stay on site, the Sunley Hotel offers convenient accommodation; please email SunleyHotel@northampton.ac.uk quoting “Chess2026” to book at the chess rate, £70 a room. How to enterEntries are online only. Whether you are chasing rating gains, looking for serious weekend practice, or just want to enjoy a friendly, well‑run congress at a great venue, we’d be delighted to see you in Northampton. Best wishes, 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 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.
Muswell Hill FIDE Chess is running a special Half Term weekday event on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at The Clissold Arms, and you’re warmly invited to take part. Play 6 games of rapid OR 2 games of Standard FIDE chessIf you’ve got some free time this February Half Term and want a full day of “serious”, FIDE-rated chess, join us at Muswell Hill FIDE Chess on Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10:30 AM to around 5:00 PM, at The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR. You can choose the format that suits you:
Everything runs in a friendly, organised environment at our regular Muswell Hill venue, with clocks, sets and scoresheets provided – all you need to bring are your ideas and your fighting spirit. Whether you’re looking to:
this one‑off weekday event is a great way to make the most of your time off. How to enterEntries are online only – please register in advance here: Places are limited, so early entry is strongly recommended. We look forward to seeing you over the board at Muswell Hill this Half Term. Best wishes, Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription.
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