Chess Events Across the UK
268 upcoming chess events in 24 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 268 upcoming chess events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 268 events
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Chess Day at Ham House with Kingston Chess Club
📍 Ham House and Garden
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Coulsdon Chess Junior Holiday Camps – Institute of Chess Coaching Courses
📍 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon Surrey
Muswell Hill FIDE Chess
📍 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London
FREEChess Club @ The Odyssey
📍 The Odyssey - Cocktail Bar
Shirley And Wythall Chess Club
📍 Wythall House
Shirley And Wythall Chess Club
📍 Wythall Community Club
Sheffield Thursday Evenings Summer FIDE Standardplay
📍 Sheffield Chess Centre @ 329A Coleford Road
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Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026
📍 Lancaster Town Hall
First Pembrokeshire Junior Rapidplay Championship
📍 The Western Hall Pembroke Castle
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Hastings U2000
📍 Hastings and St Leonards Chess Club @ 2 Cornwallis Terrace
Golders Green FIDE Rapid 2026
📍 St Luke’s Church @ St Luke’s Church, Kidderpore Avenue, London
BBCA FIDE Rated Rapid Tournament
📍 Micro Business Park Hall
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CheckMate Kids Summer Camp
📍 Hotel Rafayel
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5th Kingston Invitational
📍 Richard Mayo Centre United Reformed Church
Muswell Hill FIDE Chess
📍 The Clissold Arms @ The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London
Shirley And Wythall Chess Club
📍 Wythall Community Club
Shirley And Wythall Chess Club
📍 Wythall House
Camberley Open Blitz Aug 2026
📍 Camberley Chess Club @ Heatherside Community Centre
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Newport Chess Congress 2026
📍 Lysaght Institute
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Manchester Summer Congress 2026
📍 Bolton Arena @ Arena Approach
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5th Cambridge FIDE Congress
📍 Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane
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2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz
📍 Mercure London Suite Conference Centre
Middlesex FIDE Blitz No. 10
📍 All Saints Church
Maidenhead Junior Tournament August 2026
📍 Cox Green Community Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chess events are on in the UK?
There are currently 260+ upcoming chess events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most chess events happening?
The most active places for chess events right now are London, Birmingham, Windsor, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free chess events?
Yes — several of the current chess listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for chess events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.