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This relaxed play-and-stay chess event takes place at the Ocean View Hotel in Shanklin, a classic British seaside hotel with fantastic sea views. The event will include a weekday tournament followed by a weekend congress, offering players the chance to enjoy up to 12 rounds of FIDE-rated classical c...

Isle of Wight Ocean Chess Tournament 2026 ♟️🌊 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e8b07_52dced7265c8472e9406946d99077d35~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1958,h_1104,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/4e8b07_52dced7265c8472e9406946d99077d35~mv2.jpg 📅 10–15 November 2026 📍 Isle of Wight (seaside hotel se...

Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:38 pm

Dave Lightfoot wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:05 pm

Something like every two years, new host each time.

Wouldn't you want to play it on-line, using the rules for remote play devised during Covid?

Possibly if we had to. Teams of four every two years is more fun though. Perhaps a mix.

Between c1977 and C1984 there was a British Islands Chess Championship. I have found very little about it on BNA and am wondering if there are any records elsewhere eg BCM. I am particularly interested in the matches concerning Anglesey - who played for them and how they got on. I'm surprised that ...

No British players taking part, but I noticed one Cornish resident player who's doing quite well after 5 rounds bearing in mind his lowly seeding. Talab Rami could be the next Michael Adams, see also his impressive result in the recent Isle of Wight blitz. At 12, he is probably one of the three you...

Isle of Wight Christmas Blitz 2025 Warm up for the Isle of Wight International (16–22 Feb 2026) with our festive online blitz event. Enter here: https://www.iowchess.com/event-details/isle-of-wight-christmas-blitz-2025 🔥 FOUR 3+2 Swiss tournaments 🗓 Saturday 20 December 2025 ⏰ 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 ...

We are very pleased to announce an additional Isle of Wight Chess Tournament, this time aimed at adult players aged 16 and over. All games FIDE and ECF Rated. Adult Event (16+) 10 to 15th November 2026 Entry Fees: 7 Round Weekday £65 5 Round Congress £45 Weekday + Congress £95 Registration form and ...

We are please to announce a new 50+ section for the 2026 IOW Chess Tournament. This is an Open section and will follow the same schedule as the rest of the Monday to Friday weekday events. Players will be able to spectate live on the Masters games in the theatre after their own games finish. WEEKDAY...

Good spot. We will update to born 1976 or before be uniform with FIDE/ECF.

Hi, looking for a bit of an audience gauge if you would not mind helping. I'm considering a 2nd version of the Isle of Wight Tournament. Details Late September 2026 - In school term time. Entry 16+ only. x7 Rounds FIDE/ECF rated 90+30 Similar schedule to the Feb Weekday Monday to Friday. Requiring 4...

♟️ Isle of Wight Chess Tournament 2026 – Registration Now Open! 🏝️ Join us for a week of competitive chess by the sea on the beautiful Isle of Wight! 🗓️ 16–22 February 2026 Multiple sections for all levels, norm opportunities, side events, and £5,000+ in prizes. ✅ Masters, Weekday & Weekend sections...

I enjoyed the show.

Regarding stronger players. Has anyone streamed / remembers Checkmate, now on Amazon prime?

Pretty good show, would do well with a graphics overhaul.

If I am reading it right, the World Senior Teams is taking place from the 17th to the 26th of February and yet the Isle of Wight tournament website says that Mickey Adams is giving a simultaneous on the island on the 23rd of February. Is Mickey flying back in the middle of the World Senior Teams? H...

Just over 1 month to go for the Wightlink Isle of Wight #Chess Tournament! 18-23 Feb. 👉🏻 https://www.iowchess.com/tournament2025iow 🔥 Spaces across all sections are filling up fast – don’t wait too long if you’re planning to join us. 🎯 Tournament Highlights: 9 Round Masters 6 Round U2000 Weekend Con...

Isle of Wight Online Blitz #chess returns next Friday 27th at 3pm. Sign up for free here

https://www.iowchess.com/event-details/ ... xmas-blitz

All on Lichess.

1st £100, 2nd £50, 3rd £25 + rating pries