Where Can I Play Chess?
There are many well organised over-the-board ECF-rated tournaments suitable for juniors promoted on these sites:
- ECF Event Calendar – the most comprehensive listing of junior and adult events in England.
- Adam Raoof’s Chess England – a wide variety of friendly well run events in North London and beyond.
- Coulsdon Chess Club – a very active junior club with tournaments for all.
- Congress Org UK – access Information & Online Entry to many popular tournaments
Some of the most popular sites for Learning & Playing Online are:
- ChessKid – specialist online site for juniors
- Lichess.org – internet chess (hosts Roger Lancaster’s Hertfordshire Junior Clubs community)
- Chess.com – internet chess (test your puzzle solving ability with Puzzle)
1st North London FIDE Rapid Tournament – 12th March 2025
The Old Manor, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
Click on Links: Sign Up Online Entries Full Tournament Details
Time: Evening, 6pm to 9pm
Playing schedule: First round starts at 6.00pm then every 30mins
Rate of play: 10 min + 2 sec/move
Entry Fee: £20
Prizes:
- 1st Prize: £80*
- 2nd Prize: £40*
- Rating Prize: £30*
- Random Prize *
*All prize winners are offered Free Entry to next North London FIDE Rapid tournament
Junior Chess Club – Bengeo Church Hall, Hertford
Starting on Thursday 19th September 2024 there will running a weekly chess club at Bengeo Church Hall, Duncombe Road, Hertford SG14 3DA.
The club is open 4.45 – 5.45 pm.
For further information, please, contact Mr Ravi Kumar, email: chesscheck@gmail.com
First Wednesday Chess Club (Potters Bar)
An informal gathering of adult and accompanied junior chess players on the first Wednesday of each month. Players of all ages and levels and experience are welcome.
Venue: The Old Manor, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2JD Time: 6.00 – 9.00 pm
For further information, please, contact Robin at Robin.yu.london@gmail.com