Stroud Open Blitz – Autumn 26 takes place on September 5, 2026, in Stroud, England. The event offers a friendly one-day blitz tournament at St Matthew’s Church Hall.

This is a chess tournament in Stroud, England, in 2026. Players can compete in an ECF-rated blitz chess tournament with main prizes, rating prizes, and a practical Saturday schedule.

The tournament works well as a warm-up event before the British Blitz qualifier period. In addition, titled players can enter free of charge, which adds extra appeal for ambitious local and regional players.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Stroud Open Blitz – Autumn 26 runs as an ECF-rated blitz chess tournament. The format gives players a fast and lively day of chess in a friendly club setting.

The event includes rating prizes worth £30 each. Therefore, players outside the top places still have clear prize goals during the tournament.

The event page does not list separate tie-break rules or round-by-round pairing details. Players should follow the arbiter’s instructions at the venue before play begins.

💰 Prize Fund

The listed main cash prizes total £270, approximately $360. Additional rating prizes are worth £30 each, approximately $40.

Main Prizes

Rating Prizes

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as one blitz event.

The event welcomes players who want a friendly blitz day before larger autumn competitions.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should contact the organizer or check the Stroud Chess Club website for final entry instructions. In addition, early contact can help players confirm availability before the tournament day.

🏛️ Organizer

Stroud Chess Club organizes Stroud Open Blitz – Autumn 26. The club runs chess activity in the Stroud area and offers this event as a friendly rated blitz tournament for local players and visitors.

Email: chessinstroud@gmail.com

📍 Venue

St Matthew’s Church Hall, St Matthew’s Church, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud GL5 4JE, England

The tournament takes place at St Matthew’s Church Hall in Cainscross, Stroud. Players should use the full Church Road address for navigation and arrive early enough before the 10:20 AM start.

🚆 How to Get There

St Matthew’s Church is located in Cainscross, west of central Stroud. Players can reach the area by car, taxi, bus, or by traveling first to Stroud railway station.

From Stroud town center, visitors can continue toward Cainscross and Church Road. Since the event starts in the morning, players should allow enough time for local travel and check-in.

Stroud Open Blitz – Autumn 26 offers a sharp and friendly blitz day with ECF rating value, cash prizes, and a welcoming Gloucestershire chess setting.