The White Rose Chess Circuit 2025/2026
What is the WRC Circuit 2025/2026?
The White Rose Chess Circuit consists of six ECF Rated Congress, held across Yorkshire during the 2025/2026 Chess Season.
Our competitors accumulate points across each of these events, with Circuit prizes available at the end of the Circuit to the highest placed player in each section.
WRC Circuit Events
The events making up the WRC Circuit in 2025/2026 are:
WRC1 - York - September 2025
WRC2 - Leeds - October 2025
WRC3 - Bradford - January 2026
WRC 4 - Harrogate - February 2026
WRC 5 - Huddersfield - March 2026
WRC6 - Ilkley - June 2026
WRC Circuit Prizes 2025/2026
Open Section Circuit Champion - £500
Major Section Circuit Champion - £500
Minor Section Circuit Champion - £500
WRC Circuit Rules
See our Resources section for an overview of the rules governing the White Rose Chess Circuit 2025/2026.