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Super Staunton Quadruple Weighted #Chess Set, Mousepad Chess Board and Drawstring Bag - The ultimate chess set for the regular player, a perfect combination of size, weight and portability. Available in 4 colours: chess.co.uk/collections/new-…
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We’re back! ♟️ ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square on 12 July, 12pm–7pm. Join us for the UK’s biggest chess festival - a day of chess, fun, and community in the heart of London. #ChessFest #Chess #LondonEvents
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Delighted that Danny was funded by @ecfchess via @DCMS support - well played!
Congratulations to GM Daniel Gormally on finishing 2nd in the 50 category at the ECU Senior Chess Championship ♟️🥈👏 View Danny's games: lichess.org/broadcast/europe… 📸: ECU Senior Chess Championship - Acqui Terme (Italy) @ECUonline
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Would you like to be involved in ChessFest 2026? We need volunteers to help everything run very smoothly. If you are interested in being part of the best chess festival in the world, then please follow the link to register you interest. chess-fest.com/contact
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The Zagreb #Chess Set - a distinctive set inspired by a design that was extremely popular in Eastern Europe. It's most noticeable feature is the contrasting coloured cross and ball finials.more high quality images here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessset #woodenchessset #chessgift
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Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics. A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of #Chess Endgames. This is a fully modernised and updated edition of a contemporary chess classic, winner of both the @ecfchess and ChessCafe Book of the Year Awards. Here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessbooks
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The Elite Alban #Chess Set - a superb quality tournament-size chess set crafted with exceptional detail. Hand-carved Staunton-style pieces with an exquisite board. More high-quality images here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessset #chessplayer #chesslover #chessgift #londonchess
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Max Euwe World Champion! The Champion's Years 1935-1937. This book offers a balanced reassessment. However, it leads to an unmistakable conclusion: Max Euwe was not a footnote in chess history — he was a true World Champion. Buy it here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chess
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June 2026 @CHESS_Magazine out now in print and instant digital download. Featuring @chessvaishali and all the great regular contributors @DanielKingChess , @johnchess , @Carl_Portman , @plittl , @CSCTeesside , @richardpalliser and more! -> chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chess
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Malcolm (@TelegraphChess) really did put it in his column, download it for free here: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/04…

Eberechi Eze impressed England’s chess Team manager with just one move😂… That was smooth😂😂
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Winning Chess Strategies by Yasser Seirawan. Fully revised with a modern fresh layout. New edition out now in paperback & hardback: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chess #chessbooks #chessstrategy #chessmaster #chessplayer #chesslover
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A great day for #chess in Kenilworth yesterday! The Mayor, Alison Insley, made a very welcome appearance, pictured alongside sterling organisers @Carl_Portman @GreenBGambit. Was a long day (talk and simul), but great fun. Good warm-up too for July 12th, @Chess_Fest!
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Eberechi Eze impressed England’s chess Team manager with just one move😂… That was smooth😂😂
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100 Basic Endgames You Must Know by Jesus De la Villa. A Starter's Guide to #Chess Endgames. This book presents the 100 most essential chess endgames - the basic endings every club player is likely to encounter in real games. Get yours here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessbooks
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New: American #Chess Magazine #50: @GMJSindarov Enters Fischer God Mode. At just 20 years old, Javokhir Sindarov stormed to victory at the 2026 Candidates Tournament, powered by a blistering 5½/6 start that left the field reeling. chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessnews
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Classic Amateur Mistakes and How To Fix Them by Danny Gormally. The book every amateur wishes they'd read sooner. Classic amateur mistakes is an essential read for the aspiring tournament #chess player. chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chessmaster #learnchess #chessstrategy
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NEW Fritz 21 - Pre-order now and SAVE £5! Your Personal Chess Trainer. EVEN STRONGER. EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL. EVEN MORE DIRECT. Upgrade from version 18, 19 or 20 discount available here: chess.co.uk/collections/comi… #chess #chessbase #chesscomputer #chesssoftware #fritz #chessplayer
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NEW! Checkmate Chess Set with Quality Vinyl Chess Board and Drawstring Bag - only £12.99! Get it here: chess.co.uk/collections/new-… #chess #chessset #chessmaster #chessplayer #chesslover #playchess
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CSC Junior Grand Prix 2026 - Saturday 16th May - registration closes at 6.00 p.m. today! chessinschools.co.uk/csc-jun…
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