The White Rose Chess Circuit 2026/2027

What is the WRC Circuit 2026/2027?

The White Rose Chess Circuit consists of two ECF Rated Congress, held across Yorkshire during the 2025/2026 Chess Season.

There will not be a specific circuit prize this season as instead we are focusing on running a smaller number of high quality events.

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WRC Circuit Events

The events making up the WRC Circuit in 2026/2027 are:

WRC1 - York - September 2026

WRC2 - Ilkley - June 2027

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WRC Circuit Rules

See our Resources section for an overview of the rules governing the White Rose Chess Circuit 2025/2026.