Congress & Events Calendar

Midlands and selected National Events

Links are to tournament organisers' websites or entry forms. Events without links will have links uploaded when they have been received from county officials or organisers. Entries with TBA or TBC will have details uploaded shortly after the webmaster receives information from organisers. Potential entrants are strongly advised to contact organisers to check the accuracy of information on this page before entering any event.

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• Thu 25 Jul to Sun 4 Aug. British Championships 2024 at Hull City Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Carr Lane, Hull. Championship, Major Open, u2050, u1900, u1750, u1600, u1450, 50+, 60+, junior ages, weekend (Open, u2000, u1750, u1500), Rapidplay and Blitz Championships.
• Sun 22 Sep. Lincoln Rapidplay at Southside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln LN5 8DW. Start at 10am, six rounds, Open, Major and Minor tournaments.
• Fri 27 Sep to Sun 29 Sep. Leicester HE Atkins Memorial Congress at The Cedars Academy, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leics.
• Sat 23 Nov & Sun 24 Nov. Derbyshire Chess Congress at Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 4AD. Five rounds, Open, Major (u1950), Intermediate (u1750), Minor (u1580) and Foundation (u1350) tournaments, time control 90 min + 10 sec. Half point byes available in rounds 1-4.