Desert Penguins Chess Club is a London-based chess club and tournament organizer in the United Kingdom. Over the years, it has built an active community around over-the-board chess. Today, it is closely associated with competitive events and structured junior activity in London.

The club organizes the Desert Penguins Easter Chess Festival 2026 in Central London. In addition, the festival combines a 9-round FIDE-rated classical schedule with an IM norm round robin and rating-gain open sections. Moreover, the event is designed to attract ambitious improvers and experienced tournament players.

Furthermore, the organizing team emphasizes clear regulations and reliable round logistics. As a result, participants can plan confidently and focus on performance. At the same time, communication is streamlined through direct organizer contact and online entry.

• Email: augustin.madan@gmail.com

• Phone: +44 7513301109

• Website: https://forms.gle/wPuvu5w9oxs1y3xJ7

• Main contact: Augustin Madan