Leicestershire & Rutland Chess Association is the body recognised by the English Chess Federation as being responsible for chess in the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland.  The Association is affiliated to the Midland Counties Chess Union.

Latest News

County Championships – Tournament Website – 05 Jun 2025

The links to the following sections are below:

Challengers

Major

Minor

Annual General Meeting – LRCA AGM 2025 Minutes – 29 May 2025

LRCA AGM 2025 Minutes Full article

Annual General Meeting – LRCA Junior Report 2024-2025 – 22 May 2025

LRCA Junior Report 2024-2025 Full article

LRCA Secretary Wanted – 21 May 2025

The LRCA currently does not have a Secretary/League Secretary and urgently needs one to ensure the continuation and smooth running of the main league competition. The review of the past season and prep-season preparation starts from late May onwards. Please get in touch with Ben Vaughan if you would be interested in taking on this role.

Annual General Meeting – LRCA League Secretary's Report 2025 – 20 May 2025

LRCA League Secretary's Report 2025 Full article

2024-25 League Season Division Winners – 20 May 2025

The 2024-25 League Season has now been completed.
The division winners are as follows:

Div 1: Wigston 1
Div 2: Ashby 1
Div 3: Wigston 4
Div 4: Wigston 5
Div 5: Latimer

Annual General Meeting – LRCA Congress Secretary's Report 2025 – 16 May 2025

LRCA Congress Secretary's Report 2025 Full article

Annual General Meeting – LRCA Chairman's report 2025 – 16 May 2025

LRCA Chairman's report 2025 Full article

Annual General Meeting – Treasurer's Report & Accounts – 14 May 2025

Treasurer's Report & Accounts Full article

Annual General Meeting – LRCA 2024 AGM Minutes – 07 May 2025

LRCA 2024 AGM Minutes Full article