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British Rapidplay Championship 2026

This event is part of the English Chess Federation’s 2026 International Series

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March | Venue: Holiday Inn Peterborough – West

Endorsed by the British Isles Coordinating Committee

Supported by the English Chess Federation and the Chess Trust

Pairings & Results: OPEN (One FIDE Rated Section) | Replay Games | T&Cs

Information & Arrangements | Accommodation Booking Arrangements | Prize fund at least £6,500

Schedule: Saturday: Rds 1-6 (starting 12.30), Sunday: Rds 7-11 (starting 10.00) | More here

6th 4NCL Easter Congress - This is a 7-round event | Prize fund: £4,200

This event is part of the English Chess Federation’s 2026 International Series

Friday 3 April - Monday 6 April 2026, Mercure Daventry Court Hotel

Accommodation Booking Arrangements

Sections: Open | U2000 | U1700 |

Information | Winners | T&Cs | Fee: £45.00

On the Saturday evening of the Easter Congress there will be an Open Blitz event

One section | Saturday 4 April | Prize fund £300 | Entry fee: £15.00 | More Information here

There will also be two all-play-all norm tournaments (GM and IM) on 1-6 April. Details below:

GM tournament: More here

IM tournament: More here

Rating guidelines for norm seekers (subject to change):



	GM tournament: Players rated under 2400 FIDE elo may now inquire. IM tournament: Players rated under 2250 may now inquire. Entry fee: £250 Available places are on a first come first serve basis upon payment of the entry fee.

Contact details Lance Leslie-Smith

Email:

Junior 4NCL Team Entry

Weekend 2: 31 January -1 February 2026, Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct. 2

Information & Entry Guidelines | Competition Rules | Teams 25-26 | Schedule

Pairing & Results: Weekend 1 - Weekend 2 | Accommodation Booking Arrangements

Entry to Weekend 3 in late March is open

Winners Weekend 2 Div 1: 1) Manchester A 2) Warwickshire Bears A 3) Swiss Cottage Gambits A Div 2: 1) Manchester B 2) Warwickshire Bears B 3) Leicestershire Juniors B
		Photos - Weekends 1 & 2 (click each image for more)

Hull 4NCL Congress 2026

In partnership with Hull & East Riding Chess Association and incorporating the 63rd Hull Congress

Main Event: Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sept 2026, Canham Turner Conference Centre

This year there are two new (ECF-rated only) sections for lower-rated players, U1500 & U1200: Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sept | T&Cs

Venue: Brynmor Jones Library

Games | Information | Prize fund £1,250 | Entry fee: £30 / £20

Accommodation: University of Hull Accommodation | Nearby Options

Main 4NCL 25-26

Weekend 4: Rounds 7-8
21-22 March 2026	Divs 1 & 2, Div3 Knights	Mercure Daventry Court Hotel
21-22 March 2026	Div 4, Div 3 Bishops	Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct. 2

Start times: Saturday 14:00 Sunday 11.00 Rules governing play

	Division 1	Division 2	Div 3 Bishops	Div 3 Knights	Division 4
Weekend 1	Round 1	Round 1	Round 1	Round 1	Round 1
Weekend 1	Round 2	Round 2	Round 2	Round 2	Round 2
Weekend 2	Round 3	Round 3	Round 3	Round 3	Round 3
Weekend 2	Round 4	Round 4	Round 4	Round 4	Round 4
Weekend 3	Round 5	Round 5	Round 5	Round 5	Round 5
Weekend 3	Round 6	Round 6	Round 6	Round 6	Round 6
Weekend 4	Round 7	Round 7	Round 7	Round 7	Round 7
Weekend 4	Round 8	Round 8	Round 8	Round 8	Round 8
Weekend 5	Round 9	Round 9	Round 9	Round 9	Round 9
	Round 10	Round 10	Round 10	Round 10	Round 10
	Round 11	Round 11	Round 11	Round 11	Round 11
	Table	Table	Table	Table	Table
	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
	The registration list is published here

25-26 Rules | Dates & Venues | All Games in PGN | Captains & Managers | Accomm Booking Arrangements

6th 4NCL Online Spring Congress

Tuesday 13 January - Tuesday 7 April 2026 (for individuals, 7 rounds played fortnightly)

Sections: Open | U1700 | U1400 | Replay Games | Information | Winners | Fee: £12.00

Playing Schedule

Note: Entries for later rounds are accepted up to and including round 4 (deadline of 6pm on the Tuesday of the round in question), e.g. the deadline for round 4 is 6pm Tuesday 24 February. The dates and playing schedule is here.

Main 4NCL Online - Season 13 (started 20 Jan 7.30pm, UK Time)

Results, Pairings & Tables | Replay Games | Dates & Times | Captains & Managers

Note: New teams will be eligible to play in the round following receipt of the entry form if the entry form is received at least three days in advance of the round in question. Dates for each round are shown here.

Junior 4NCL Online - Season 13 (started 22 Jan 6.00pm, UK Time)

Results, Pairings & Tables | Replay Games | Dates & Times | Captains & Managers

Online Fair Play Form - Season 13

All players involved in new registrations will need to sign the Fair Play Form for Season 13.

Please note that players will not be available for selection until the fair play form has been signed and received. Previous/old registrations roll over.



	British Rapidplay Championship Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 2026 Holiday Inn Peterborough – West Info & Arrangements \| Entry Form



	6th 4NCL Easter Congress Friday 3 - Sunday 6 April 2026 Mercure Daventry Court Hotel Info & Arrangements \| Entry Form



	Junior 4NCL 2025-26 Weekend 2: 31 Jan -1 Feb 2026 Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct. 2 Info & Arrangements \| Entry Form



	Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 Main Event: Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sept (5 Rds) New (ECF-rated) only sections U1500 & U1200 Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sept (6 Rds) Info & Arrangements \| Entry Form



	Main 4NCL 25-26 18-19 Oct 2025 - 2-4 May 2026 Main Rules also in PDF format Summary of Changes Swiss pairing guidelines



	6th 4NCL Online Spring Congress Tues 13 Jan - Tues 7 Apr 2026 Info & Arrangements \| Entry Form



	Main 4NCL Online S13 20 Jan - 28 Apr 2026 Rules \| Entry Form



	Junior 4NCL Online S13 22 Jan - 2 Apr 2026 Rules \| Entry Form

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