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Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
Iran is executing athletes. Several more are now on death row. Please, please retweet as the only thing that has shown any potential to deter the regime is international scrutiny and pressure theguardian.com/global-devel…
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Not had enough chess excitement this week with Bodhana's IM title? Then join us for rounds 7, 10 and 11 of the English Championship rapidplay with commentary at from 10am. WIth GM Matthew Sadler @gmmds and me. @ecfchess @ecf_women
youtube.com/@EnglishChessFed…
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🏆 Shreyas Royal is the 2026 British Champion!
But we're not done yet...
⚡ The British Women's Championship will be decided in a rapid play-off between Bodhana Sivanandan and Trisha Kanyamarala.
#BritishChess #BCC2026 #Chess
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🌟 Huge result for FM Bodhana Sivanandan!
Bodhana defeats GM Ameet Ghasi with the black pieces, producing an incredible 99% accuracy in one of the standout performances of Round 4.
🎥 Watch our exclusive post-match analysis on YouTube
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
🚨 British Chess Championships 2026 🇬🇧♟️
Today is the last day before late entry fees apply for many events, including the British Championship, Senior Championship, Junior Championship, Major Open and Weekday Tournaments.
Enter today:
britishchesschampionships.co…
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Know someone making a difference in chess? 🏆
Nominations are open for the ECF Annual Awards 2026
Today we’re spotlighting:
♟ Women’s Chess
♟ Tournament of the Year
♟ Club & Small Club
♟ Online Contribution
📣 Nominate by 30 June: englishchess.org.uk/ecf-annu…
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Do you know someone making a difference in English chess?
Nominations are open for the 2026 ECF Annual Awards, celebrating achievement across the community.
Find out more and submit your nomination on the ECF website:
englishchess.org.uk/ecf-annu…
#chess #grassroots #ECF
“Chess is like meditation — an amazing way of putting the rest of the world aside and enjoying your own universe in 64 squares.”
Quoted in an excellent article by @hwallop in today’s @thetimes Luxx @ecfchess
thetimes.com/life-style/luxu…
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The ECF is hosting a 24-hour chess marathon in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Adam Hunt and Jonathan Hawkins. Every donation supports Macmillan and honours Adam and Jonathan.
🗓️ 18–19 April, 5 pm (UK)
Play, donate, or learn more:
englishchess.org.uk/24-hour-…
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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-rap…
Lichess lichess.org/broadcast/britis…
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
As our March magazine arrives with subscribers, don't forget it's also available from @ChessAndBridge! One highlight is a report on the Bob Wade Memorial, by @MickeyAdamsGM, including a fine annotation by Daniel Fernandez. Here's Mickey with star NZ organiser Paul Spiller! #chess
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
Entries open for the 2026 British Chess Championships in Coventry. 🏆
Prize fund: £52,500
Main event: £34,000
Women’s prize money more than doubled
University of Warwick, 1–9 August
More details: britishchesschampionships.co…
📸 Courtesy of Chess in Schools and Communities
#Chess
An excellent awayday with the ECF Board
The newly elected ECF Board met in person for the first time since the AGM, focusing on teamwork and the future of English chess.
A full update from CEO Richard Walsh will appear in the next ChessMoves magazine.
📸: Yuri Krylov
#Chess
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
Newly declassified documents reveal how Tony Blair quickly regretted the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act - my article for the Telegraph today:
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01…
Fantastic news! Much deserved.
Many congratulations to Carl Portman MBE who was recognised in the King’s New Year Honours for 2026 – it is thoroughly well-deserved recognition for the ECF's Manager of Chess in Prisons. Well done, @Carl_Portman and thank you for your great work and dedication over the years🎖️
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
Please spread the word about this exciting new ECF initiative: the International Series, to encourage players aspiring to play for England in its international teams to participate in major domestic events in England. More details can be found at englishchess.org.uk/ecf-inte…
Danny Rosenbaum retweeted
FOI Fest is coming! A conference about FOI's achievements and challenges in both policy and practice - Thurs, 19 Feb 2026, at Birkbeck College in central London (and online). Sign up here - pretix.eu/mysociety/foifest2… - and see you there. If you're interested in FOI, this is for you.
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Big match taking place tonight as Epsom 1 travel to Kingston 1 in the Surrey Trophy (Division 1). @KingstonChess are hosting us at their new venue - the Richard Mayo Centre - and will be strong favourites. We will try our best to upset the apple cart, however.
