Activities
The British Chess Championship is run under the auspices of the ECF, and has been held annually since 1904, apart from during world wars. In recognition of the change from BCF to ECF, the Championship now awards the additional titles of English Champion and English Ladies Champion.
The ECF publishes grades for those players that compete in affiliated competitions in England (see ECF grading system). There are currently two ways to qualify for an ECF grade. For a yearly flat fee players may become a member of the ECF either directly or, since 2005, through a local Membership Organisation (MO). In areas of England where MO's do not exist or are not mandatory (much of the South) non-members must pay a Game Fee for each competitive game they play and are not considered ECF members. This three-pronged system of affiliation has been the subject of much debate in recent years.
All officials of the ECF are elected annually and may serve unlimited terms. Andrew Farthing who was elected as CEO in October 2010 did not seek re-election in October 2012. The post is currently vacant. The post of President was filled by Roger Edwards, a former Director of National Grading after the incumbent, CJ de Mooi resigned prior to the 2012 election.
It is the role of the Federation to select and finance the English teams for international team competitions such as the Chess Olympiad and European Team Chess Championship. By invitation, individuals may also receive support when competing overseas in events of national importance, such as the World Junior Chess Championship.
The ECF publishes the magazine ChessMoves, free to members. As of the May/June 2010 issue, this is an electronic publication (PDF) distributed by email, unless members opt-in for a printed copy and contribute to the postage costs
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