12.8.09

The website for next years Championships is now live. See www.britishchess2010.com for information about the facilities. The University's 'Kent Hospitality' team have also provided a brochure for download. More news and information will be added during the coming months including an online booking system for accommodation.

7.8.09

Congratulations to GM David Howell British Champion 2009 and IM Jovanka Houska British Womens Champion and also English Womens Champion 2009.

Championship: Howell 9, Hebden and Williams 8½, Palliser 8, Conquest and Gormally 7½ ... 76 players.

In round 11 - Simon Williams beat Stephen Gordon in a fine attacking game in 31 moves and Richard Palliser won again, in what must be his best ever British Championship performance, by beating Peter Wells in 26 moves. Senior player John Sugden won a very well played ending to finish with 6½/9. George Salimbeni and James Hanley played the longest game of the day, a BvN draw in 105 moves.

The last game to finish between Andrew Greet, playing white against Stuart Conquest (left), ended in a 76 move win for black. A results round-up will be posted soon.

6.8.09

Congratulations to the following winners in the junior events:

Under 16's Martin Brown & Akash Jain 5½/7. Sheila Dines won the Under 16's girls title with 4/7.

Under 15's (part of Under 16 competition) Akash Jain 5½/7 Abigail Pritchard won the Under 15 girls with 3½/7.

Under 13's Felix Ynojosa 6/7. Radha Jain & Maria Wang shared the Under 13's girls title with 4½/7.

Under 11's Tarun Malhotra 6/7. Anna Wang won the Under 11 girls title with 5½/7.

Under 9's Rohan Shiatis 6½/7. Nandaja Narayanan won the Under 9 girls title with 3/7.

Under 8's Ryan Nathan Au 5½/6. Imogen Turvey-Cross won the Under 8 girls with 4/6.

Danny Gormally and Gawain Jones won the 1st rapidplay with 5½/6 and Alexander Cherniaev won the 1st with 5½/6.

- thanks to Loz Cooper for this round-up

5.8.09

Round 9 & 10 round title norm chances now posted.

5.2.09

David Howell is now sole leader on 6½ after drawing with Simon Williams. In round 9 he plays IM Richard Palliser.

4.8.09

9 round title norm chances are posted.

3.8.09

David Howell remains in joint lead with Gawain Jones the after the rest day following his win against Peter Wells. See a short video of the last few minutes

2.8.09

The ECF and Clyst St. Mary was an enjoyable occasion for all (see more about it here). ECF narrowly lost to an in-form Clyst ST Mary. Details and match report to follow.

1.8.09

The cricket match between ECF and Clyst St. Mary takes place at 2pm on Sunday 2 Aug. See Andrew Martin or Alec Toll or see one of  notices around the building for details.

31.7.09

The round 5 Championship PGN will be posted as soon as possible

30.7.09 (22:52)

The Championship and Major Open crosstables, Rd4 results and Rd5 draws are now posted.

30.7.09

Entries for all sections has now reached over 960 with more expected at the weekend.

29.7.09

The Championship and Major Open crosstables, Rd3 results and Rd4 draws are now posted.

29.7.09

Chris Ross, Braille Chess Association web co-ordinator, Modern Languages school teacher and blind competitor in this year's Championship is writing his personal blog on how he is doing in the tournament here in Torquay. Enjoy!

29.7.09

Today we saw a fascinating day of fighting chess in round 3 with 16 White wins, 13 Black wins and just 9 draws.

29.7.09

Mark Hebden won 'Game of the Day' for his win against Christopher Briscoe on round 1.

29.7.09

Pairings for all morning and afternoon events for Wednesday 29th are now posted.

29.7.09

The round 2 Championship PGN (all 38 games) is now posted.

26.7.09

Round 2 pairings for all morning and afternoon events for Tuesday 28th are now posted.

24.7.09

Updated entries posted - 837.

23.7.09

Check out the 'What's on in Torquay' page to see the latest additions.

22.7.09

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the Championships flu policy.

21.7.09

Read about the leading entrants in this year's Championship - with thanks to Stewart Reuben.

20.7.09

This year's annual cricket match will be against Clyst St Mary.

19.7.09

A list of special events taking place during the championships is now posted.

18.7.09

Click to see the latest version of the Laws of Chess effective from 1 July 2009.
 

17.7.09

The congress programme is now online. A few minor corrections have been made to the printed version.

2.7.09

Defending Champion Grandmaster Stuart Conquest, rated 2572, has confirmed his entry to this year's Championship.

18.6.09

Grandmaster David Howell, rated 2614, has confirmed his entry to this year's Championship.

22.5.09

Manuel Weeks has had to step down as British Chess Championships Manager for personal reasons. Stewart Reuben has taken over all the functions for the event, that starts in Torquay 26 July. The event comes under him as ECF Director of International Chess. All queries should go to including any sent to Manuel to which he has not responded.

09.4.09

The entry form is available for download (262kb pdf), see also 'Conditions & Entry Form' link or contact the ECF Office.

31.3.09

Please click for details about two helpful accommodation leaflets.

24.3.09

The final playing schedule is now published.

21.3.09

lnformation about the main events, conditions of entry and prizes is now online.

New information will be posted regularly. Contact the ECF Office if you have any urgent enquiries.