As expected, it has been announced that arrangements for the British Championships due to take place Torquay in July are being cancelled. The same goes for the English Women’s Championships in Hull in August. The text of the announcements is as follows:

It is with great reluctance that the ECF is forced to announce that the British Chess Championships will not be held at Torquay this July. This is in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Whether the Championships are cancelled, or are held later in the year, will depend on how the outbreak progresses in the next few months. All entry fees will be refunded.

It is with great reluctance that the ECF is forced to announce that the English Women’s Chess Championships will not be held at Hull this August. This is in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Whether the Championships are cancelled, or are held later in the year, will depend on how the outbreak progresses in the next few months.