Sheffield Chess & Education Centre

07/06/2026

We’re expecting to run a 9-round Round Robin tournament at a city centre venue in Sheffield from July 6th - July 10th. This will be valid for IM norms and runs alongside another prestigious event due to be announced shortly.

We are looking for titled players (IM or above, preference for non-ENG federation to assist with the nationality requirement) and we are currently accepting applications from norm seekers who are either:

• FIDE 2200+, or
• FMs

This requirement may be relaxed later, once we are sure we have the correct opponent mix.

Message for details (accommodation and reasonable conditions for IM/above are available) about entry fees for norm seekers.

05/06/2026

Final call for players with a connection to Sheffield: we’re hosting the annual-ish Crabb Shield tomorrow.

12pm start. 6 rounds of 15 10. £10 entry, cash prizes. Amount depends on entries.

ECF membership required or you’ll have to pay the ECF’s PTP fee.

Ideally let me know in advance if you’re coming, but if not, you can enter on the day any time up to about 11.55am.

05/06/2026

We're busy getting ready for this weekend but still have spaces if you would like to join us. Please sign up using the links below.

Saturday 6th June - Crabb Shield Rapidplay
To enter: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=12

27/05/2026

We're busy getting ready for this weekend but still have spaces if you would like to join us. Please sign up using the links below.

Saturday 30th May - Rapidplay Event - Open and U1700
To enter: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=8

Sunday 31st May - EJCOA National Youth Championships
To enter: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=9

25/05/2026

No junior session tonight due to the Bank Holiday, but we’ll be open tomorrow from 6.30pm as usual.

24/05/2026

How the Sheffield Chess & Education Centre looked three years ago!

23/05/2026

We still have some spaces for our two remaining May events, please sign up using the links below.

Saturday 30th May - Rapidplay Event - Open and U1700
To enter: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=8

Sunday 31st May - EJCOA National Youth Championships
To enter: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=9

20/05/2026

We know it can be difficult to find FIDE Standardplay events locally, particularly for people who aren't free at weekends.

So, here's a last-minute reminder that we have a Thursday Evening FIDE Standardplay tournament coming up at the Sheffield Chess Centre starting tomorrow. Time control 80 10.

Up to 2 half-point byes allowed, so it's okay if you can't play every round.

Enter here: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=13

20/05/2026

We know it can be difficult to find FIDE Standardplay events locally, particularly for people who aren't free at weekends.

So, here's a last-minute reminder that we have a FIDE Standardplay tournament coming up at the Sheffield Chess Centre on various Thursday evenings starting tomorrow. Time control 80 10.

Up to 2 half-point byes allowed, so it's okay if you can't play every round.

Round 1: Thu 21 May, 7.30pm
Round 2: Thu 4 Jun, 7.30pm
Round 3: Thu 18 Jun, 7.30pm
Round 4: Thu 2 Jul, 7.30pm
Round 5: Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm
Round 6: Thu 13 Aug, 7.30pm

Working to develop junior and adult chess in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Weekly sessions, ECF & FIDE-rated events, and major congresses.

18/05/2026

After two consecutive draws, the semifinal of the Sheffield League ‘Hope Valley’* blitz competition goes to Armageddon between Tom Wills and Rob Starley.

* - not played in Hope Valley for the last 20 years, but nobody has thought to change the name.