by Dominic Watson

The Milton Keynes ECF/FIDE Chess Congress 2026 takes place on and at the Church of the Servant King, 33 Dulverton Drive, Milton Keynes MK4 1NA.

Why take part?

  • FIDE and ECF rated – ideal if you’re building or chasing a FIDE rating
  • On our doorstep – same city as the club, minimal travel
  • Four sections – OPEN, U1900, U1600 and U1400 (ECF), so there’s a section for most strengths
  • Five-round Swiss over the weekend, 60 minutes per player plus 30 seconds per move
  • Prize fund £1,160; entry fee £40
  • Disability friendly venue

Practical details

Full details and the official listing are on the English Chess Federation event page.

If you’re curious what a congress like this looks like in practice, you can also browse the 2025 congress results on chess-results.com.

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