The 18th LEYLAND CHESS CONGRESS
Saturday 29th August to Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026
Venue: The Business Centre, South Ribble Borough Council Civic Centre, Leyland. PR25 1DH
The annual Leyland Chess Congress will be held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday. It is a 6 round Swiss congress, two rounds each on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. The congress is an ECF Graded event and the Open & Major are FIDE Rated.
Time Table
| Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | Saturday | 09:25 |
| Round 1 | Saturday | 09:30 – 13:30 |
| Round 2 | Saturday | 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Round 3 | Sunday | 09:30 – 13:30 |
| Round 4 | Sunday | 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Round 5 | Monday | 09:30 – 13:30 |
| Round 6 | Monday | 14:00 – 18:00 |
Further details and how to enter: Leyland Chess Congress