Welcome to the Kidlington Chess Tournament website!

Following KCTvenueits successful return this year, the 45th annual Kidlington Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday 3 & 4 February 2024 at our usual venue, Exeter Hall, Kidlington.

The tournament will have four sections: Open, Under-2000, Under-1800, and Under-1600. The prize fund will exceed £2200.

This year’s event attracted about 180 entrants from all over the country. We look forward to welcoming returning and first-time players next February.

Entries for our 2024 event are now being accepted online or, for those who prefer, by post. Entry forms and further information can be found via the ‘Kidlington 2024’ tab.

I would remind local players that the Open section will incorporate the second leg of the 2023-24 Oxfordshire Individual Championship, the first leg being the Open section at the 10th Witney Weekend Chess Congress taking place on 4 & 5 November. The title of Oxfordshire Chess Champion and the Championship Trophy will be awarded to the eligible player with the highest combined score in the Open sections of the two events.

Keith Freshwater
[updated,  01 Oct 2023]

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