If you want to play competitive chess for Longbridge Chess Club, enter rated tournaments or receive an official chess rating, you may need membership of the English Chess Federation (ECF). The ECF is the national governing body for chess in England. It manages the official ECF rating system and supports chess clubs, leagues and tournaments … Read more
Playing your first competitive chess match is an exciting step in your chess journey. If you’ve never represented a chess club before, you might be unsure what to expect, but don’t worry! We will help you get settled in. At Longbridge Chess Club, we want all our members to enjoy playing competitive chess, improve their … Read more
Chess notation can be intimidating for players who haven’t used it before. One of the most common questions we hear from new members at Longbridge Chess Club is: “I’d love to play in matches, but I don’t know how to write notation.” The good news is that chess notation is much easier than it looks. … Read more
Whether you’re preparing for a league match, a tournament game, or simply curious about your next opponent, it’s easy to check a player’s current ECF rating online. Many players assume they need to use the LMS, but the quickest way to find a player’s rating is through the ECF Rating website. Visit the ECF Rating … Read more
