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.
Wasserschloss Open-Inzlingen
Inzlingen, GermanyThe tournament is being organised by Chester's twin German town. More details to follow.
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
Chester Chess Club Centenary Rapidplay
Upton High School St James’s Avenue, Chester, Cheshire, United KingdomA brand new event for 2019 to celebrate our centenary as a club, so please do make an effort to support it. This rapidplay event is split into three sections held over six rounds: FIDE-rated Open, U160 & U120. There are three prizes in each section plus grading prizes. Please see the Entry Form attached …
Bolton Easter Congress & Busy Persons Blitz
Bolton Ukrainian Club 99 Castle Street, Bolton, United KingdomThe Bolton Easter Congress will once again be held at the Ukrainian Centre, Castle Street, Bolton. There are three sections: A FIDE Rated Open, the U170 Major, and the U130 Knights. This event has slightly unusual round times in that there are two rounds on the Friday (at 12:30 and 17:20), only one on Saturday …
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).