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Launch of new London Secondary Schools League
The London Chess League is launching a new London Secondary Schools League this autumn, which will run over the winter
The 2026-27 season begins
The new London Chess League season starts today, with over 400 fixtures over eight divisions. The Eastman Cup will also
Wood Green win the League for a 24th successive time
Wood Green Chess Club have won the London Chess League for a 24th consecutive time. The club’s only London League
London Chess League 2026 Summer Congress
Entries are now open for this year’s Summer Congress, held across five consecutive Tuesday evenings at the London Mindsports Centre.
June FIDE Weekender
Our next FIDE-rated weekender will take place from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June. The event will feature four sections:Open, Under
West London win 2025-6 Eastman Cup
West London have won the 2025-6 Eastman Cup, the annual knockout competition for London League clubs. In the final they defeated
April FIDE Weekender
Our next FIDE-rated weekender will take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April. The event will feature four sections:Open, Under
March FIDE Weekender
Our next FIDE-rated weekender will take place from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March. The event will feature four sections:Open, Under
January FIDE Weekender
Our next FIDE-rated weekender will take place from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 January. The event will feature four sections:Open, Under
Thank You for a Fantastic Season – and Join Us for Our 2026 Congresses!
As the 2025-26 London Chess League season is now in full swing, we would like to take a moment to
London Chess League Seeks New Ratings and Results Officer
The London Chess League Committee is inviting applications for the voluntary role of Ratings and Results Officer, as our current
September 2025 update — your LCL website
Welcome to the London Chess League’s updated website for the 2025-26 season. We are really pleased to show you what’s
FIDE Blitz Evening
Our next FIDE Blitz Evening will be on Tuesday 30 September, hosted by Domenico Napolitano. This is also our final
September FIDE Weekender
Our next FIDE-rated weekender will take place from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September. This will be our final weekend event
July FIDE Weekender Results & September Events
We are pleased to share the results of the London Chess League FIDE-rated Congress held between 25-27 July. Congratulations to
May 2025: FIDE Rated Blitz & FIDE Weekender
Two London Chess League events are just around the corner, both taking place at the London Mindsports Centre: Blitz Evening
West London Win 2024-25 Edition of the Eastman Cup Knockout Competition
Congratulations to West London, who have been crowned champions of the 2024–25 Eastman Cup, the prestigious 8-board knockout competition of
Eastman Cup Finals Night: Tuesday 22/Apr/2025
The stage is set for the Eastman Cup Final, taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd April, at the London Mindsports Centre,
Announcement Re: League Secretary Role
I have much pleasure in announcing that the League Committee has unanimously agreed to appoint Bill Drennan to the role
London Chess League Congresses & Blitzes: H1 2025
H1 2025 London Chess League Congresses and Blitzes We have just concluded our second London Chess League FIDE Weekender of