Club Nights

Siegbert Tarrasch was at his peak #1 or #2 in the world. He is known for his clear, but provocative statements, his principles. Are they still valid after 135 years? … Continue reading "Learn from Tarrasch"

5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/37d3SAJLWJ5k6Tn79

Join Gastón Franco to learn more about this tactical pattern, starting from the basic concept of how it works and gradually increasing in complexity up to how it's used in … Continue reading "Thematic Tactics: The Fork"

9 rounds of 5+2 blitz. ECF membership not required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hH1zZTKWfs93mmpd8

We are honoured to welcome Grandmaster Daniel King. He will be presenting awards for the 2024/25 season, and announcing and showing our Game of the Season.

5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mjJ2UyYvHDL2grYs8

Gastón Franco takes us through some of the most exciting games from the Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan, that will have just finished.

The first 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/9Qu1TMXfq5JZAVzy7

There are countless ways to win a game of chess before it has really got started! Richard Cranston will present a number of these from his book, "50 Tricks and … Continue reading "Tricks and Traps in the Opening Game"

5 rounds of 10+5 rapid. ECF membership required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CnzPTkroeSdxjgmB9

Hammer legend Gaston Franco will talk us through some games played in the recent Hammersmith vs. Hammersmith derby matches. If you would like your game analysed, please send it to … Continue reading "Your Games Analysed"

5 rounds - 10+5 time control. You must be a bronze ECF member to play in this event. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/GvoyoX5PFXxqDo6e7