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Never miss a tournament — follow Chess England on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDObk68KMqp7P0cd12A September starts with Hendon Blitz and our Army & Navy Club Congress, followed by plenty of FIDE and ECF-rated chess at Muswell Hill and Golders Green — plus the London British Blitz qualifier. ⚡ THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER — Hendon FIDE Blitz 📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD 🕢 7.30pm–10pm Six rounds at 10 minutes per player, with no increment. Hosted by Hendon Chess Club but open to everyone. 🏆 First prize = £1 per entry, second prize = half the first prize, plus £20 Best Hendon Member. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/51261943542958 --- 🏆 4–6 SEPTEMBER — Army & Navy Club FIDE Congress 📍 Army & Navy Club, 36–39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN Five rounds of standard chess: ♟️ Friday — 6.30pm ♟️ Saturday — 10am & 3pm ♟️ Sunday — 10am & 3pm I’m particularly looking forward to this one — playing a congress in Pall Mall is a little different from the average chess weekend! Important venue rules: Under-16s are not permitted. Jacket and trousers required; no jeans or trainers; ties encouraged. No spectators except club members. The venue is wheelchair accessible. 📝 Enter: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260264564399972 --- ♟️ TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER — 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. A very civilised way to get some rated chess in during the week. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 --- 🏆 SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER — 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 Always a good mixture of experienced tournament players, juniors and newcomers. 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961 🚆 Directions: http://bit.ly/stlukeschess --- ♟️ TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess 📍 The Clissold Arms, Muswell Hill 🕥 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 --- ⚡ SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER — British Blitz Championship London Qualifier 📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU 🕚 11am–6pm The London qualifying event for the British Blitz Championship. 📝 Details & entry: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/uk-open-blitz-championship-2026/ 🌍 On the horizon ♟️ 6 & 13 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess 📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR 🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm Two more Tuesday dates with the usual choice: ⚡ Six FIDE & ECF-rated rapid games at 20+5, with prizes ♟️ Two FIDE & ECF-rated standard games at 60+30 📝 Enter: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964 --- 🏆 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 first prize 🏆 U1600/U1400: £160 first prize 🚗 Player parking on the school 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 A nice compact weekday congress — four standard games across two days and home in time for dinner. 📝 Enter: https://bit.ly/muswellhillfidechess 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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