2017 winners - Alexander Allfrey & Andrew Robson

At the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London.

15 eight-board matches, played across five sessions, over three days - one more match than in Brighton/Eastbourne at no extra cost. 

Two start times on Friday - 6pm or 7.15pm - you decide and you don't need to tell us in advance.

An earlier finish on Saturday (approx 8:30pm) to help those commuting to the venue each day.

Master Points are at an enhanced level to reflect the status of the events. The competition is stratified with awards to the leading lower ranked players.

There's a free Open Pairs at 2pm on Friday 3rd for participants in the Swiss Pairs.

2017 winners - Byrne, Bell, Dyke, Robertson & Bell

At the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London.

10 eight-board matches are played across the first three sessions. The top 16 teams then go into one of the all-play-all Four Stars finals (top 8 in the 'A' final; next 8 in the 'B' final). The remainder continue in the Swiss Teams, with five matches on Sunday - one more than in Brighton/Eastbourne at no extra cost.

Two start times on Friday - 6pm or 7.15pm - you decide and you don't need to tell us in advance.

An earlier finish on Saturday (approx 8:30pm) to help those commuting to the venue each day.

Master Points are at an enhanced level to reflect the status of the events. There are two additional prizes for the leading 'non-expert' teams.

There's a free Point-a-Board Teams at 2pm on Friday 17th for participants in the Four Stars Teams

2017 combined winners - Stephen Kennedy & Michael Alishaw

Two stratified One Day Swiss Pairs competitions with 6 x 7-board matches each day - ideal for those who do not have team mates for the Four Stars Teams, who cannot commit to a full weekend, or who would just prefer to play that type of competition.

They are Green Pointed with a bonus award for the pair with the best combined result across the two days.

Play starts at midday at the Upper Hall, University of London Union - just a five minute walk from the Royal National Hotel, so it will be easy to meet with friends and family who are playing in the Four Stars Teams.

The midweek competitions usually held at the Summer Meeting will continue as part of the Summer Festival, but as multi-venue competitions, with heats hosted by affiliated clubs.

A share of entry fees from the events are retained by the host club, so please play in your local heat and support the clubs which are taking part.

For all venues enter in advance directly with the host clubs - entry information is below.

For more information, including start times and entry fees, see our website or that of the host club.