Join us for on Monday 1st April, starting 7:30pm a 7 min + 5sec per move, 5 round variant tournament! We will split players interested on the night into groups of 6 based off rating order (i.e. Top 6 in Div 1, 7-12 in Div 2, etc). Each division will play 5 rounds of chess, … Continue reading "Hammer Variant tournament (w/Prizes!)"

Considered by many to be the best player of all time, the 1980s and 1990s were dominated by a strategic genius renowned for his aggressive playing style. There are few people in the world, letalone the chess community, that have not heard the name Garry Kasparov. His dynamic and imaginative approach revolutionized chess theory and … Continue reading "The Best and Worst games of Garry Kasparov"

The fifth round of our infamous annual blitz tournament series. The stronger you are, the less time you get on your clock! Enter here: https://forms.gle/8rn3N9vtnV17YRxm9

The Alapin Sicilian is valued for its solid and flexible pawn structure, offering a blend of aggression and strategic depth. Its simplicity makes it an attractive choice for players seeking a reliable yet dynamic response to the Sicilian Defence. Our resident Alapin expert Erasmus Kahane will be describing its intricacies. The lecture will be followed by … Continue reading "Opening of the Month: Alapin Sicilian"

The launch of Thursday Club nights. Unrated, open to very recent beginners without tournament experience. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/5HVdx9MpLdWqWjsS6

The launch of Thursday Club nights. ECF membership (bronze minimum) required. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/L4xncrqkv4yRWezn8

Gastón Franco presents the best and worst games of the 14th and 15th World Chess Champions, and speaks about the rise of a new generation after the Karpov-Kasparov rivalry - plus how the evolution of engines changed the game of chess forever (yes, including cheating accusations!)

Come along and play some chess! Monday and Thursday club nights fulfil slightly different purposes. Mondays mostly feature more collaborative and noisy activities: lectures, simuls, handicap blitz, GM special events etc. Thursdays typically feature slower chess in a quieter setting. Our more experienced members are invited to walk in to find opponents for casual chess … Continue reading "Club Night"