Eton Schools Rapidplay

Name: Eton Schools Rapidplay
Start: 2027-01-24T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-24
Location: English Chess Federation — Event Calendar

Eton Schools Rapidplay is a chess event in England on Sun, Jan 24, 2027.

Date: Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Start: 10:00 AM
Host: English Chess Federation — Event Calendar

Event page at source

Location: Eton College @ Windsor, Eton and Castle, United Kingdom. Categories: Disability Friendly, ECF Rated, Juniors Only. The Eton Schools Rapidplay is a prestigious one-day team chess competition hosted annually at Eton College, bringing together schools from across the British Isles for a celebration of competitive school chess. Open to students in Years 7–13, teams of six compete in a five-round Swiss rapidplay format using digital clocks with 20 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move. The event attracts a wide range of schools, from comprehensive and grammar schools to independent and international schools, creating a highly competitive but inclusive atmosphere focused on teamwork, camaraderie and intellectual challenge.