Leicestershire & Rutland Chess Association is the body recognised by the English Chess Federation as being responsible for chess in the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland.  The Association is affiliated to the Midland Counties Chess Union.

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Sections for County matches – 13 Jul 2026

Hi All

Following on from the previous post, the sections are U1450, U1650, U1850 and Midlands Championship (Open)

Please contact me if you'd like to play and/or captain a section.

Leicestershire County Chess (MCCU) – 13 Jul 2026

Hello All

As part of the MCCU, we have been asked if there was any appetite for the lure of "Playing for Leicestershire" in County chess. This would initially be against semi-local opponents (Derbyshire, Notts, Lincs etc) and I have taken on the mantle of trying to resurrect this event, as it was once quite popular as an extra rated chess game.

We would of course need volunteers to captain teams, and a small army of players to play in each section. We have the players within the County but do we have enough people to run the teams and players to play?

Please let me know by email (ansteychess@hotmail.com) if you'd like to volunteer.

Annual General Meeting – LRCA AGM 2026 Minutes – 05 Jul 2026

LRCA AGM 2026 Minutes Full article

Possible 'simul' with IM Richard Palliser at Melton (LE13 1RB) – 17 Jun 2026

We're batting around some ideas here about a possible pre-season 'simul' (Saturday afternoon or Wednesday evening) with Richard in September. If you're interested, please SMS/WhatsApp me direct - 07426 442 482.

League Finished, Wigston 1 are Division 1 Champions – 02 Jun 2026

All matches in the 2023–24 League season have now been played. Congratulations to Wigston 1 for winning Division 1 for the third season running. Congratulations also to the other Division winners: - Division 2: Wigston 2 - Division 3: Heathcote Arms 1 - Division 4: Market Harborough 3 - Division 5: Market Harborough 4

Annual General Meeting – Rating Officer and Webmaster Report 2026 – 01 Jun 2026

The report from the Rating Officer and Webmaster is now available. Full article

Annual General Meeting – Leicestershire Junior report 2026 – 01 Jun 2026

By Alan Agnew Full article

Annual General Meeting – Treasurer's Report & Accounts – 29 May 2026

Treasurer's Report & Accounts Full article

Annual General Meeting – LRCA League Secretary's Report 2026 – 29 May 2026

LRCA League Secretary's Report 2026 Full article

Annual General Meeting – Congress Report – 29 May 2026

The LRCA AGM will be held virtually on Monday 1st June at 7:30pm

We invite clubs and their delegates to join us - the more the merrier! Full article