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What a remarkable chess journey for @shrez_royal09!
We are looking forward to seeing the British Champion in action at the @xtxmarkets @london_chess.
Making the first move for Magnus Carlsen at the London Chess Classic in 2017 and now returning as one of England’s top players.
The current British Champion, @shrez_royal09, is back at the London Chess Classic, playing in the Masters section.
📸 Lennart Ootes and John Saunders
I do not think there will be any dull games at the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess!
A player who is guaranteed to attract a lot of attention at the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess.
🇺🇦 Vasyl Ivanchuk joins the main field of the 2026 London Chess Classic.
We’re proud to welcome another Ukrainian player to this year’s main field. 💙💛
📍 Novotel London West, Hammersmith
Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets
📸 Photo by Frans Peeters
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Honoured to do so and the support will continue for as long as it has to. @schoolschess @ecfchess
Really happy to see Ukrainian players at the London Chess Classic again! Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ihor Samunenkov in the Masters, and European Champion Roman Dehtiarov from Kharkiv in the Challengers.
The English Chess Federation has supported Ukrainian chess players like no other since the beginning of the full scale war! 🇺🇦👏 @xtxmarkets @london_chess
This is great news.
Luke always plays aggressive chess and his games are always great to watch.
He was also England's top scorer at the recent chess olympiad.
♟️ A familiar face since the first edition in 2009, Luke McShane returns to the London Chess Classic.
Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets.
📸 Lennart Ootes, Ray Morris Hill and Tao Bhokanandh
#LondonChessClassic
Spook-tacular stuff from @logiqBoard.
🎨 Spooky Connect 🕸 🖌
Use the paintbrush to connect the same spooky characters. All squares must be covered.
Which characters should you begin with? 🤔
#puzzles #chessboard #spookyseason #edutwitter
Hopefully Andy Woodward will bring this form to the 2026 @xtxmarkets @london_chess.
Andy Woodward defeats Fabiano Caruana and joins Wesley So in the lead on 3.5/5!
chess.com/events/2026-us-che…
Another young star for @london_chess.
🇺🇦 Ihor Samunenkov is coming to the London Chess Classic!
At only 17 years old, Ihor has an impressive collection of achievements: a European team champion with Ukraine in 2025 and an individual gold medallist at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.
📸 @MichaWalusza for @FIDE_chess
The countdown is on...
There is mow less than a month to go before the return of our free chess webinars for juniors.
Follow the link to find all of the dates and other details.
chessinschools.co.uk/webinar…
A very exciting player announcement from @london_chess!
First time at the Classic - Andy Woodward joins the 2026 lineup.
Grandmaster at just 13, Andy claimed the U.S. Junior Championship titles in 2025 and 2026.
We look forward to welcoming one of America’s brightest talents to London.
Photos: @LennartOotes for @STLChessClub
Tackle the chess quiz and let us know your score (if you dare).
bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/chess…
CSC Tutor Recruitment days are for prospective CSC tutors and any non-school staff interested in teaching chess to children.
We have two London-based days coming up in November, to tie in with the @london_chess.
Details:
chessinschools.co.uk/trainin…
chessinschools.co.uk/trainin…
Player announcement: the ever-popular @MickeyAdamsGM will be at the 2026 @xtxmarkets London Chess Classic!
He’s been part of the London Chess Classic since the very first edition in 2009 and he’s returning for 2026!
@MickeyAdamsGM, London Chess Classic 2023 champion, is back!
Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets.
📸 Photos: Ray Morris-Hill and Lennart Ootes
Big news from the @london_chess!
A London Chess Classic debut for @NihalSarin!
Fresh from winning team silver with India at the Chess Olympiad, Nihal joins us for his first London Chess Classic.
Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets
📸 Photos: @MichaWalusza for @FIDE_chess
CSC was delighted to be part of the latest Festival of the Girl event, in Islington.
A full report can be found via the link.
chessinschools.co.uk/news/fe…
Great news!
Olympiad gold a week ago 🥇 Engaged yesterday 💍 Back to London next! ♟️
Last year’s champion @NodirbekGM
returns to the London Chess Classic! Can he make it two in a row?
Organised by @schoolschess and sponsored by @xtxmarkets
More now on the story of CSC winning the @FIDE_chess Best Chess Initiative award at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad.
Follow the link for the full update:
chessinschools.co.uk/news/cs…
Our FREE chess webinars for juniors are coming up very soon.
The dates and log-on details can be found on the dedicated webinar page of our website.
See you through the screen!
chessinschools.co.uk/webinar…
Here is a BBC report on Bodhana's recent successes.
There will be more coverage and, of course, more successes.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqwy…
