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September starts with Hendon Blitz and our Army & Navy Club Congress, followed by plenty of FIDE and ECF-rated chess at Muswell Hill and Golders Green — plus the London British Blitz qualifier.
⚡ THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER — Hendon FIDE Blitz
📍 Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, 25 Alvanley Gardens, London NW6 1JD
🕢 7.30pm–10pm
Six rounds at 10 minutes per player, with no increment. Hosted by Hendon Chess Club but open to everyone.
🏆 First prize = £1 per entry, second prize = half the first prize, plus £20 Best Hendon Member.
📝 Enter:
https://form.jotform.com/51261943542958
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🏆 4–6 SEPTEMBER — Army & Navy Club FIDE Congress
📍 Army & Navy Club, 36–39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN
Five rounds of standard chess:
♟️ Friday — 6.30pm
♟️ Saturday — 10am & 3pm
♟️ Sunday — 10am & 3pm
I’m particularly looking forward to this one — playing a congress in Pall Mall is a little different from the average chess weekend!
Important venue rules: Under-16s are not permitted. Jacket and trousers required; no jeans or trainers; ties encouraged. No spectators except club members. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
📝 Enter:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260264564399972
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♟️ TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess
📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR
🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm
Choose between:
⚡ Rapid: six FIDE & ECF-rated games at 20+5, with prizes
♟️ Standard: two FIDE & ECF-rated games at 60+30
There’s a lunch break and we aim to finish before 5.30pm. A very civilised way to get some rated chess in during the week.
📝 Enter:
https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
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🏆 SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER — Golders Green FIDE & ECF Rapid
📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU
🕚 11am–5pm
Six rounds at 20+5.
Sections: Open • Under 1900 • Under 1600 • ECF Under 1100
Always a good mixture of experienced tournament players, juniors and newcomers.
📝 Enter:
https://form.jotform.com/211384934514961
🚆 Directions:
http://bit.ly/stlukeschess
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♟️ TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess
📍 The Clissold Arms, Muswell Hill
🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm
Another choice of six FIDE/ECF rapid games at 20+5 or two FIDE/ECF standard games at 60+30.
📝 Enter:
https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
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⚡ SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER — British Blitz Championship London Qualifier
📍 St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7SU
🕚 11am–6pm
The London qualifying event for the British Blitz Championship.
📝 Details & entry:
https://www.englishchess.org.uk/uk-open-blitz-championship-2026/
🌍 On the horizon
♟️ 6 & 13 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Chess
📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR
🕥 10.30am–before 5.30pm
Two more Tuesday dates with the usual choice:
⚡ Six FIDE & ECF-rated rapid games at 20+5, with prizes
♟️ Two FIDE & ECF-rated standard games at 60+30
📝 Enter:
https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
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🏆 24–25 OCTOBER — Bushey FIDE Congress
📍 St Margaret’s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey WD23 1DT
Five rounds of FIDE & ECF-rated standard chess at 60+30.
Sections: Under 2400 • Under 1900 • Under 1600 FIDE • ECF Under 1400
♟️ Three rounds Saturday, two Sunday
🏆 U2400/U1900: £200 first prize
🏆 U1600/U1400: £160 first prize
🚗 Player parking on the school campus
This is a good one if you like a proper weekend congress without travelling far from London.
📝 Enter:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261842613138052
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♟️ 27–28 OCTOBER — Muswell Hill FIDE Congress
📍 The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London N2 9HR
Four FIDE & ECF-rated standard games over two days in one Under 2400 section.
⏱️ 60+30
🕥 Rounds at 10.30am and 2pm each day
🏆 1st £200 • 2nd £100 • 3rd £50, plus a rating prize based on 20 players
💷 Entry £50
A nice compact weekday congress — four standard games across two days and home in time for dinner.
📝 Enter:
https://bit.ly/muswellhillfidechess
Chess England:
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