Liverpool will play host to the prestigious 2025 British Chess Championships alongside a wider chess festival this summer as organisers hope to put on the strongest event in its 121-year history.
Britain’s top chess players will converge on Liverpool from July 31 to August 10 as the English Chess Federation’s flagship annual event comes to the city for only the second time.
It will culminate in new British champions being named at all age groups.
A series of tournaments featuring the cream of Britain’s chess talent, including the Open and Women’s championships, will be held in Liverpool’s landmark St George’s Hall. A weekend congress for amateurs will also be held at the nearby Liverpool Holiday Inn in Lime Street.
Alongside the competitive events, Liverpool will host a festival and social programme promoting the wider game. It will include outdoor social chess, simultaneous displays, team events, chess masterclasses, a chess film festival, and a range of cultural events organised by the historic Liverpool Chess Club.
Event Date: Thursday 31st July 2025 - Sunday 10th August 2025
Location: St George's Hall
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