Our inaugural Club Championship is now underway, with 13 players competing across two all-play-all groups before the knockout stages. Games are played at 45+30, are ECF rated, and all moves must be recorded on a scoresheet. Players arrange their games on normal club nights, with the group stage to be completed by the end of March 2027. The overall winner will become the first Evesham Chess Club Champion, with a separate trophy for the Junior Champion.

Standing | Fixtures | Rules

All-Play-All Rapidplay Championship is flexible and open to Evesham Chess Club members with ECF membership, played at 20+10 with all games ECF Rapid rated; members can join at any time during the season, there is no requirement to complete a set number of games, each opponent can be played up to twice with colours swapped for the second game, and the aim is to encourage members to play more rated chess and build up their official rapid ratings.

Standing | Fixtures | Rules

The Bennett Cup is the WCA’s individual competition open to players of all ratings. Games are ECF-rated and arranged between players throughout the season. Results Here (2026/27)

The Ball Cup is the WCA’s individual competition for players rated 1650 or below.Our own Graham Kemp won the Ball Cup in 2025–26, bringing this lovely historic trophy to Evesham. Results Here (2026/27)

New for 2026–27, the WCA is trialling a Chess960 competition, open to players of all ratings. The pieces start in a randomised position, creating fresh games where opening knowledge takes a back seat to creativity and calculation.
(Not Rated)