British Chess Championships 2026

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2026 championships at University of Warwick, Coventry, 1-9 Aug 2026. The site includes multiple junior age-group, rapid, blitz and open sections; existing age-group junior records were updated separately where possible.

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Last checked at: 6 Jul 2026

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Source URLs

• https://www.britishchesschampionships.co.uk/
• https://www.britishchesschampionships.co.uk/entry-fees-prize-money/

Why this listing is included

• Official homepage states the 2026 British Chess Championships will be hosted by University of Warwick from 1-9 August 2026 and include age-group events from under-8 to seniors.
• Official Entry Fees page lists junior sections 16-, 14-, 12-, 10-, 8- with early fee £80, late fee £100, and 30 June deadline; junior rapid/blitz deadlines are 27 July.
• Official Entry Fees page lists Championship prize categories including Under 18.

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