Bolton Rapidplay
Bolton Ukrainian Club 99 Castle Street, Bolton, United KingdomContact: Rod Middleton Email: roderickmiddleton@yahoo.co.uk 3 sections – Open; Major; Knights
Preston Chess Congress
University of Central Lancashire Harrington Refectory, Preston, Lancashire, United KingdomContact: Malcolm Peacock Email: malcolm@popmalc.org.uk Web: http://chess.popmalc.org.uk/congress 5 round Swiss, FIDE-rated open
Shropshire Chess Congress
Wrekin Housing Trust Wrekin Housing Trust, TelfordFIDE-rated Open, Major, Intermediate and Minor. A friendly and professionally-run congress in an excellent venue with probably the best food at a UK chess event!
Frodsham Chess Congress
Frodsham Community Centre Fluin Lane, Frodsham, United KingdomFive-round, Swiss tournament. Standard play with Fischer time controls. Under 120, Under 160 and FIDE-rated Open sections. Good access by rail and road, with on-site parking.
43rd Blackpool Chess Conference
Imperial Hotel - Blackpool North Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom£6700 in prizes. Five sections – Lancashire Open, The Imperial Major (U181), The Intermediate (U155), The Minor (U135) & The Standard (U115) | Live games at http://www.blackpoolchess.org.uk
Manchester Summer Congress
Owens Park 293 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United KingdomClassic English weekend tournament. Three sections. Open, U165, U125 £600 first prize in each section Last day for entry Wednesday 14 Aug. Move rate 80 minutes plus 30 seconds a move
Leyland Chess Congress
South Ribble Borough Council South Ribble Borough Council Civic Centre, Leyland, Lancashire, United KingdomA FIDE Open, Major U170, Minor U135. 6 rounds over 3 days. This event is played in a high quality venue as I can testify to having played at the rapid play held there this summer.
Crewe Chess Congress
Ibis Hotel Crewe Emperor Way, Crewe Business Park, United KingdomA popular 5 round, 4 section congress at The Ibis Styles Hotel – FIDE Open, Major U165, Intermediate U135, Minor U105. Increased prize money in all sections (dependent on entries). Please consider supporting this local congress.
Bolton Rapidplay
Bolton Ukrainian Club 99 Castle Street, Bolton, United Kingdom6 round rapidplay – Open, Major & Minor sections
Blackpool Congress
Imperial Hotel - Blackpool North Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, United KingdomA British Championship Qualifier with £6700 in prizes. Five sections – Lancashire Open, The Imperial Major (U181), The Intermediate (U155), The Minor (U135) & The Standard (U115).