Bournemouth Swiss Returns

A free, ECF-rated tournament for all local players 

The Bournemouth Swiss is being revived this season, offering local players an easy, flexible and competitive way to enjoy more over-the-board chess.

The tournament will be free to enter, open to players of all ratings, and ECF-rated. It is expected to run over 6 rounds, with games played roughly every 6 weeks and arranged at participating local clubs by the individual players.

The pairings will be shared via WhatsApp, and the results will be available on LMS

Key Details

• Six-round Swiss format across the season
• Free entry and no rating restrictions
• ECF-rated games
• Trophy for the winner

How to Join

Players who would like to enter should send their name, phone number, email address, and ECF registration details to 

Richard Ursell at [email protected]   or 07939 924523.

As of 27 July 2026, The current entrants are.