What is the 4NCL?
 

 

The Four Nations League is a team tournament over three divisions, with over 850 players registered to take part and over £10,000 in cash prizes on offer. It is the most prestigious team chess event held in the United Kingdom.

Where is the 4NCL held?

There are several venues - please see the 'Hotels' list in the menus above for '19-20'.

 

When is the 4NCL held?

It is held over various weekends from Oct to May. Dates for the 2019-20 season.

Are 4NCL games FIDE rated and ECF graded

 

Yes, games in the 4NCL are sent for FIDE rating at the end of the playing season. For the purposes of rating, the event is treated as an 11-round tournament and players can achieve 9 or 11 round norms. All games are also sent for ECF grading.

 

Who Runs the 4NCL?

The 4NCL is a limited company and is run democratically by a board of directors comprising well-known chess players and organisers along with two team representatives. It is independent of any official national body.

For a list of team captains & contacts click here.

For a list of members of the Management Board click here.

 

For a list of Officials click here.

What do I do if I have an issue that I want to raise with the Management Board?

No weekend is free from problems! You may have an issue to bring to the attention of the board or ideas that you think would enhance the status of the League. If so, you should contact any of the directors or team representatives listed above. You can ask your team Captain or nominated representative to raise the point at the Captains meeting, which is normally held at approximately 9.30am on the last day of the final weekend in May.

What are the rules of the 4NCL?

You can read a copy of the latest league rules here.

Am I good enough to I play for a team in the 4NCL?

Yes! You need to contact a Team Captain if you’d like to play in an existing team. Teams are organised on an ad hoc basis - it doesn’t matter what club you belong to or where you come from. However, you must be properly registered for a team to represent them.

Can I enter a team in the 4NCL and how much does it cost?

Yes! We invite entries to the league once a year - the closing date is normally the end of September.

If you are interested in entering a team, you may find this useful - it contains information on participation for the 2017/186 season. Alternatively contact Mike Truran.

 

What if I have a specific question?

 

Send your question to the 4NCL using our contact form. Alternatively click here to send a standard email.

 


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