The calendar covers ALCA club nights and events together with other local tournaments in which members may be interested.
The Academy meets at Sawston Village College in rooms S1 and S2 (science block) on Friday evenings in term time between 6pm and 8pm. However the Academy closes at the end of May for the summer and will resume in September.
Forthcoming Events
Brentwood Standard Play Congress Friday 31 July & Saturday 1 August
There are two tournaments, Open and Under 1200/Unrated. Six rounds are played, three on each day, with a time control of 50+ 10 (which qualifies it for standard play rating). Most players will attend on both days, but those that are able to play on just one day can be accommodated.
The U1200 tournament is mainly designed for keen, improving juniors who want to get a foot on the standard play rating ladder or to improve their rating, though low-rated adults also play. This is a popular tournament for juniors, cheap entry and ideal for players in the 700-1200 range. For more information go to the ECF’s Events Calendar page and scroll down.
British Chess Championships University of Warwick, 1-9 August
A wide range of events at the British Chess Championships (9 days) suitable for all standards of player, lasting from one day (rapidplay and blitz) up to a week . Prestigious national junior titles to be won. Held on the excellent University campus. Games will be ECF rated. Full details and online entry through the ECF’s Events Calendar.
Brentwood Rapidplay Saturday 29 August
Two sections, Open and Under 1200. A 6 round rapidplay with a time control of 20+5. The U 1200 section is very popular with younger juniors looking for their first rating or seeking to improve from around 700 upwards. Stronger players will be in the Open. Full details are on the ECF website’s Calendar page.
Dates for your Diary
Cambridge FIDE rated Congress, Whittlesford, 22 & 23 August
There is expected to be a FIDE rated event with three rated tournaments at Whittlesford on 22 & 23 August. Five rounds, standard play time controls, so a tournament suitable for most players over above 1000. Details to be finalised, so watch this space and the ECF calendar for its release.
Cambridgeshire Rapidplay, Whittlesford, Sunday 27 September
Details and entry not yet available (check the Events Calendar in early August) but Ravenclaw players and leading Gryffindor players should try and play in East Anglia’s leading rapidplay. There are several sections catering for all standards of player.
Bury St Edmunds Congress 17 & 18 October
Unfortunately this Congress is cancelled.