Lancashire Chess Association Rapidplay Championship 2026

Sunday 4th October 2026, Blackburn

Six rated rounds. Silverware on the line. Unbeatable value.

Get ready for an action-packed day over the board with the Lancashire Chess Association! For just £5, you get a full day of competitive chess featuring 6 rated games, cash prizes, and a shot at lifting the coveted Lancashire Team Trophy.

Play Great Chess. Back Your County. Every penny raised goes straight back into supporting Lancashire county chess—covering crucial venue costs, competition entry fees, and travel expenses to keep our county teams competing at their best. By taking part, you’re not just playing for the win; you’re actively fueling competitive chess and championing local talent across the county.

Event Highlights:

• Entry: £5 per player
• Format: 6 competitive rated games
• Prizes: Cash prizes + Team Trophy up for grabs
• Capacity: Strictly limited to 74 entries—first come, first served!

Spaces fill up fast. Lock in your entry today, test your skills, and help keep Lancashire chess thriving at every level!

The Lancashire Chess Association Rapidplay championship will take place on Sunday 4th October, starting at 10am.

Venue is Crusaders Chess Club, St Pauls Club, Montague St, Blackburn BB2 1EE

£30 Winner Prize and Trophy; £20 Runner Up Prize;

£30 Prize for best U1650 plus trophy; £20 Prize for U1650 Runner Up.

Tie-breaks will be in use for the prize fund and trophy winners.

Rapidplay Grades as of 1st October will be used, where a Rapidplay Grade is not available then Standardplay grades will be use.

ECF Membership Required – you must be an ECF Bronze of Gold Member at the time the event takes place. This is a CLOSED championship event. Only players who are registered with an affiliated club, or live in Lancashire are eligible for entry.

There is a team trophy with the aggregate of the top 4 players from each club counting towards the team result.  Only clubs who have paid their Lancashire Affiliation fee qualify for entry for the team trophy.

Time Control 15 mins +10s

By entering you are consenting to Lancashire Chess Association including your name and result on Chessresults.com; Lancashire Chess Association Newsletter and Website.

Entry Fee is £5, after you complete the entry form you will be directed to a payment page. Please ensure you pay promptly, to avoid unnessary chases for payment.