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EnglishUpcoming Chess Tournaments Listed on the Coventry and District Chess League Website
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The Coventry and District Chess League site lists three upcoming FIDE and ECF rated tournaments in the local area: the 4th Coventry Rapidplay on 18 October 2026, the 2nd Warwick Rapid & Blitz Open on 7 November 2026, and the 3rd Warwick Congress on 21/22 November 2026. The site points readers to the full details and registration links for each event, so treat the dates below as a starting point and confirm arrangements with the organisers before entering.
The three tournaments at a glance
| Tournament | Date | Notes from the site |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Coventry Rapidplay | 18 October 2026 | Organised by the Coventry and District Chess League; open to players of all levels |
| 2nd Warwick Rapid & Blitz Open | 7 November 2026 | FIDE and ECF rated |
| 3rd Warwick Congress | 21/22 November 2026 | FIDE and ECF rated |
All three are described as FIDE and ECF rated tournaments in the local area. The league's notice does not reproduce entry fees, time controls, sections, or venue addresses for these events — those details sit behind the registration links, so follow them for the specifics.
What the league says about the 4th Coventry Rapidplay
The league presents the 4th Rapidplay as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting chess, and frames it within a bigger year for the game locally: the British Championships were held in the Coventry area in summer 2026. The announcement welcomes players of all levels, which suggests the event is not restricted to league members or strong players.
How to use this information
- Note the three dates and decide which events fit your calendar.
- Open the registration link for each event you are considering to check the entry requirements, format, and deadline.
- Confirm the date and venue with the organiser before travelling, since the league's post is a summary rather than the entry document.
Related activity on the site
The same page carries other notices that may matter if you are looking for games beyond these three tournaments:
- Warwickshire County U1650 team, 2026 — Warwickshire are entering an U1650 team in the ECF County Championships. Initial stages run within the Midland Counties Chess Union, with the top three teams qualifying for the National Stage. Matches are planned for September, October, November, January, and February, normally on a Saturday from 13:30, with a time control of G110' plus 10" per move and a squad of 12 to 16 players. Home matches are in Warwickshire; away matches are in the opposition's county or at a neutral venue. Eligibility covers players with an August ECF Standard rating below 1650 who live or work in, play for a club in, or were born in the Warwickshire/Coventry to Birmingham areas. Contact Richard Buxton at [email protected] if interested.
- Coventry Chess Club — the club has moved to a new website, and the league asks current and prospective players to use the new site for club details going forward.
Caveats
The league's post is dated 24 September 2026 and describes these as "a few upcoming" tournaments, so it is not necessarily a complete list. Dates and arrangements can change; the registration links and the organisers' own announcements are the authoritative source.