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10/12/2025
♟️✨ Christmas Blitz Tournament TODAY! ✨♟️
We’re hosting an ECF-rated blitz in our usual room (3X110) during todays session
⏱️ Time control: 3+2
🕠 Start: 5:30pm
🎟️ Free to enter — sign up now via the SU page!
See you at the boards for some festive chaos 🎅
22/11/2025
♟️ The 1st UWE Rapidplay is here! ♟️
Join us on Sunday 30th November, 10:00–18:00 at the SU Upper Engagement Space for a full day of FIDE-rated rapid chess!
• 6 rounds — 15+10 time control
• Two sections: Open & U1600
• Offical Arbiter
• Amazon prizes: £100 / £50 / £25 for 1st–3rd in both sections
• Maximum of 100 players
This tournament is open to the general public, so don't worry if you're not a society member!
💰 Entry fee: £15
🌟 ECF Gold/Platinum required or pay-to-play fee (£16 adults / £6.50 juniors)
🕐 Round times: 10:30 • 11:40 • 13:20 • 14:30 • 15:40 • 16:50
🎟️ Find more information and buy tickets via our page on the Students Union website — link in bio!
18/11/2025
Big win for UWE B!
3–1 vs South Bristol E
Massive shoutout to Theo, Izzy, Jack, and Parthib for stepping up this week
11/11/2025
UWE A defeats Harambee A 2.5–1.5 in a tough Division 6 battle!
Huge thanks to this weeks players Leo, Jan, Jack, and Parthib. A well-earned win that keeps the unbeaten streak alive ♟️
09/11/2025
A hard-fought battle ends 1.5 - 2.5 to Horfield & Redland F
UWE B takes its first loss of the season — time to regroup and come back sharper♟️
02/11/2025
Another victory after UWE B defeats South Bristol 3-1 — strong performance all around
Both A & B teams continue their undefeated runs in the league ♟️
01/11/2025
🎃 Halloween Hand & Brain Tournament 🧠
This Wednesday (November 5th) 3X110FR ♟️
15/10/2025
Your next great move? Joining UWE Chess Society♟️
2025/2026 Memberships are now available to purchase from the SU website (Link in bio)
Swipe to see how to get your membership!
11/10/2025
Back-to-back wins for UWE A! 🔥♟️
Final score: 3.5–0.5 vs Clifton G 💪
The team’s on a roll — two matches, two victories!
08/10/2025
The Bristol & District Chess League season is underway! ♟️🔥 Our UWE teams have already made their first moves, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead
These are the scheduled games until the new year - more to follow in 2026 📆
If you’d like to get involved and join one of our league teams, check out the link in our bio to fill out the form — it’s never too late to hop on board!
05/10/2025
First game of the season, first win in Division 6! 💪
UWE A start strong with a 3-1 victory over Clevedon C — a great way to kick off after last season’s promotion ♟️🔥