Welcome to the website of the Berks & Bucks Chess Congress

The results of the 2024 congress are on chess-results.com, and are also linked from the 2024 Results page on this website. The 2025 congress will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend, 23-25 August 2025, and it is anticipated that online entry will open in May 2025.

Since 1964 the congress has been held annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend, attracting players from the local area and further afield. Our current venue is St Piran’s School, Maidenhead.

The top sections of the congress are FIDE-rated, and all sections are ECF-rated.

As one of the UK’s longest-running weekend congresses, we are always keen to welcome new players, as well as those who have played in previous years. We have sections suitable for all levels, from near-beginners upwards. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event.