English Chess Federation (ECF)

The game that defined Matthew Sadler ♟️ Talented Tuesdays! Tonight at 7 pm. In this special episode, @gmmds looks back at his 1984 game against JJ Thomson and the moments that shaped him into the player he is today. With @NatashaRegan123 ▶️ youtu.be/YwDreSMzioA?si…

An honourable mention goes out to FM Supratit Banerjee, who finished 5th in the British Rapidplay Championship 2026, with the young star finishing on a win vs GM Daniel Gormally. After going up a pawn, Gormally's knight became trapped in an entertaining game #chess #englishchess

@ecfchess @ecfchess The Ukrainians will be providing live commentary from their country, you can follow it here: youtube.com/live/U4zNnbV2g…

Chess Unites Nations 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 UK v Ukraine Solidarity Match Tuesday, 17 March, 6–7 pm. Players from the UK Parliamentary Chess Club and Chess School Ukraine come together for a historic event of solidarity and connection. Watch the games live: chess.com/play/match/306…

Winners from the 2026 British Rapidplay Championship🏆 Harriet Hunt, Bodhana Sivanandan, and Trisha Kanyamarala share the British Women’s Rapidplay title, joined here by Freddy Waldhausen Gordon, the 2026 British Rapidplay Champion. Congratulations to all! 📸: Ife Olayinka

🏆 Frederick Waldhausen Gordon wins the 2026 British Rapidplay Championship! In the British Women's Rapidplay, Trisha Kanyamarala, Harriet Hunt, and Bodhana Sivanandan share the title. (photos to follow) Full results: s2.chess-results.com/tnr1369533.asp… 📸 Ife Olayinka

The British Rapidplay Championship starts today! 🏆 Over 100 games broadcast live, with players like Michael Adams and Gawain Jones vying for the title. Round 1 at 12:30 pm. Watch live: Chess.com chess.com/events/british… Lichess lichess.org/broadcast/brit…

📚 Can you guess the chess book featured in tonight’s It’s Your Move with Michael Green? This episode covers chess burnout – how to recognise it, overcome it, and a chess book that’s helped many. Any guesses? 👀 Watch at 7 pm: youtu.be/1UIFlJNyKF8

The ECF Online Grand Prix returns for 2026! 🏁🏆 Monthly blitz and rapid tournaments run from April to December, with prizes across multiple categories. Open to all ECF members and supporters. #chess #blitz #rapid Find out more: englishchess.org.uk/ecf-online-gra…

Passed pawns can become unstoppable. ♟️💥 Tonight at 7 pm, Talented Tuesdays Episode 18 premieres. Junyi Zhang shows his game against WGM Elmira Mirzoeva from the Coventry International 2025, with GM @gmmds Matthew Sadler and WIM @NatashaRegan123 ▶️ youtu.be/t2GQiq2Lk3A?si…

@WadimRosenstein I had my best chess experience ever as a volunteer at the 2025 World Rapid and Bitz Team Championships in London. I was on meet and greet duties and expected to meet the sponsor! I was fortunate to receive a FIDE recognition award for my contribution @ecfchess @schoolschess

Yeah 🥳 Game Changer - written together with the amazing @NatashaRegan123 of course! - is on sale for International Women’s Day! I can’t imagine you haven’t got it yet, but now’s your best ever chance to make it right!

Today is International Women’s Day. Chess is for everyone, and we’re celebrating the women shaping the game. We are proud of the impact women and girls have on our chess community and grateful to all who champion their progress. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInChess

Tournament chess brings tricky situations. Knowing the rules makes all the difference. ⚖️ Kings both in check? Castling with two hands? Upside-down rook as a queen? Tonight at 7, Michael Green and FA Hok Stephen Chiu tackle this on It’s Your Move! ▶️ youtu.be/u4gRoLteqHA

Today: The first tournament of my eighth decade!

Rivalries can inspire a player’s best chess. ⚔️♟️ Tonight at 7 pm: Talented Tuesdays! Yuk Hei Lee shares his game against regular rival Tom Balmond from the Southall Congress, joined by hosts Matthew Sadler & Natasha Regan. @gmmds @NatashaRegan123 ▶️ youtu.be/57Ny843LQj4?si…

A compilation video of yesterday's Epsom Rapidplay event, shot by Paul Konopski.

@ClubEpsom Great video!

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📚 Chess books are a powerful tool – if you know how to use them. On the ECF Podcast It’s Your Move, Michael Green is joined by NM Roger Williamson, who shares tips on choosing, reading and studying chess books. ▶️ Watch tonight at 7 pm: youtube.com/watch?v=gF6jcy… 📸 Ife Olayinka