Hastings International Chess Congress

03/01/2026

The 99th masters is over and it has been shared by 2 winners. Alexander Kovchan and Alex Golding. Only managed to get a (badly edited) photo of Alexander and the trophy below. Adrian.

02/01/2026

A wintery scene is the setting for the last round of the Masters today. Could have an outright winner. Check on the chess results server for the latest results.

01/01/2026

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

Remembering those we lost in 2025. Boris Spassky winner of Hastings 1965/66.

World Champion! Hastings Champion! Never to be forgotten.

https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?page=1&tid=93893

30/12/2025

Beautiful sunny day 3 at Horntye today here on the South Coast, some brilliant chess being played in all competitions with a great atmosphere in a nice warm hall on comfortable chairs. Amazing food being served in the venues well run cafe area and a busy analysis room with excellent bookstall. Adrian.

29/12/2025

Mr Dominic Lawson, President of the ECF , makes the opening move on top board of the Hastings Masters as the 99th Congress gets underway at Horntye Park

08/11/2025

The 99th Hastings International Chess Congress is ready for your entry, please visit the website and join in

Save the date – the 99th Hastings International Chess Congress is coming! August 31, 2025 Webblie 0 ‘A chessboard, like the sea, has unplumbed mysteries’ – Lord Dunsany […]

05/02/2025

Sad news to report. Long time supporter of the congress on the committee. Thoughts are with his friends and family

Sad news reached the ECF Office this morning when Stewart Reuben's niece informed us that Stewart has passed away in Jamaica, whilst on a cruise. More details will be added as soon as we know them, but Stewart's niece has asked us to let the wider chess world know as soon as we can. The photo above

03/01/2025

The masters is over, we have an outright winner , Xue Haowen from China at 16 years old, our youngest ever winner. All Results here :-

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31/12/2024

Happy New Year to all the Kings and Queens playing in the 98th Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress.

27/12/2024

Almost ready for the 98th Caplin International Chess Congress. Starts at 3pm tomorrow Saturday 28th December.