The flagship event of our club calendar is back! Entries are now officially open for the Belper Chess Club Championship 26/27, offering members the opportunity to compete for silverware and play ECF rated games throughout the season (closing date Friday 2nd October).

Whether you are aiming for top honors or taking part in your first club tournament, the championship is designed to offer competitive, balanced chess for players of all strengths.

Tournament Format & Key Info

• Format: 6-round Swiss tournament running across the season.
• Sections: 3 rating sections, with a dedicated trophy or cup awarded to the winner of each section (boundaries for the will be finalised once all entries have been received)
• Time Control: 75 minutes plus a 10-second increment per move from move one.
• Official Rating: All games will be ECF rated.

Schedule

Games will be arranged across six monthly windows:

• Round 1: October
• Round 2: November
• Round 3: December / January (combined)
• Round 4: February
• Round 5: March
• Round 6: April

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

To participate, players must meet the following criteria prior to the closing date:

1. Belper Chess Club Member: Must be a fully paid-up member of Belper Chess Club for the season (£30 annual fee).
2. ECF Member: Must hold an active English Chess Federation (ECF) membership.

Entry Deadline

• Closing Date for Entries: Friday, 2nd October

Don’t miss out on the club’s main event of the year. To register your entry, contact the tournament organiser David Woodhouse contact@belperchess.club.