Manchester
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Manchester Chess Federation!

The MCF organises annual league competitions for member clubs, along with the Manchester Congress in August each year, and participation within the National County Championships.

The new season starts on Monday 28th September!

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News and Events

  • Bolton Rapidplay – December 2026
    43rd BOLTON RAPIDPLAY Chess Congress 2026 Ukrainian Social Club, 99 Castle Street, Bolton BL2 1JP Sunday 6th December 2026 Introduction There will be three sections, an Open, an U1930 and an U1650. All 3 sections will be both FIDE and ECF rated. For more information or to book click here
  • 3Cs 40th International Player
    Yavuz Kocak became the 40th player from 3Cs to gain International honours when he played for England in the under-12s’ section of the annual Glorney Cup competition. which this year is taking place in Limerick, Ireland and featuring six national junior teams. A photograph of Yavuz can be seen via this link to the “Internationals” page… Read more: 3Cs 40th International Player
  • Manchester Congress 2026
    Friday, August 21st @ 6:00 pm – Sunday, August 23rd @ 5:00 pm The University of Bolton Arena Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB The Harry Lamb Memorial FIDE OPEN. The FIDE Rated Major. Under 1930 The FIDE Rated Knights. Under 1630 Congress org UK
  • Alannah Ashton – NCCU Champion!
    Congratulations to Alannah Ashton from 3Cs Chess Club, who recently won the NCCU Individual Championships! More information is available here – https://mannchess.org.uk/NEvents/2026-05-31SouthLakes2026.htm
  • Bill McCartney – RIP
    Bill was a member of Altrincham Chess Club for at least 30 years (no-one seems quite sure!) and played regularly for the club in the local leagues. He was a very dependable team member who was always willing to travel and provide transport to away matches. His peak grade was 141 (under the old grading… Read more: Bill McCartney – RIP