Upcoming Events
Gazelle Training
She Plays To Win Gazelle Training
Tuesdays
For UK girls rated 0-1000 Lichess rating i.e beginner and improver level
Open to UK girls signed up for the SPTW Package: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls-25-26
Lichess tournament 5.15pm
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-gazelle-training/tournaments
Teams Training 6-6.30pm with Cassie
Members can join our team: https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-gazelle-training
Term dates:
16,23,30 Sept
7,14 Oct
4,11,18,25 Nov
2 Dec
13,20,27 Jan
3,10,24 Feb
3,10,17,24 Mar
21,28 Apr
5,12,19 May
2,9,16,23,30 June
Zebra Training
She Plays To Win Zebra Training
Wednesdays
She Plays To Win Zebra Training
For UK girls rated 1000-1600 Lichess rating i.e Intermediate Level
Open to UK girls signed up for the SPTW Package:
https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls-25-26
Lichess tournament 6.30pm
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-zebra-training/tournaments
Zoom Training 6.30-7.15pm with Cami
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-zebra-training
Term dates:
17,24 Sept
1,8,15 Oct
5,12,19,26 Nov
3 Dec
14,21,28 Jan
4,11,25 Feb
4,11,18,25 Mar
22,29 Apr
6,13,20 May
3,10,17,24 June
1 July
Ismini Online Qualifier 1
Join Team:
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-road-to-athena-finals-202526-season
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, 3/6 qualifies for Enyo Semi Finals
4pm start
Elite Girls Training Day
Venue: North London Collegiate School, 57 Dalkeith Grove, Stanmore, HA7 4SQ
For UK girls in Primary, Secondary and University only
Open to UK girls with an ECF Rating (Rapid or Standard) over 1000
How to get involved:
Sign up via our She Plays To Win Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Sign up to the event here: https://form.jotform.com/242594392973066
Heroes Cup Rapidplay
Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Venue: Dining hall, North London Collegiate School, 57 Dalkeith Grove, Stanmore, HA7 4SQ
A 7 round Swiss event open to male & female players in primary, secondary and university ages
10+5 time limit
Capacity is limited and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Sign up here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252342833105348
3 Events:
Top 7 boys v Top 7 girls team match (FIDE & ECF rated)
Heroes Cup Open- boys & girls rated over 1000 ECF (ECF Rapid rated)
1000 Series Event- girls with ECF rating under 1000 (ECF Rapid rated)
Ismini Online Qualifier 2
Join Team:
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-road-to-athena-finals-202526-season
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, 3/6 qualifies for Enyo Semi Finals
4pm start
Ismini Online Qualfier 3
Join Team:
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-road-to-athena-finals-202526-season
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, 3/6 qualifies for Enyo Semi Finals
4pm start
Girls University Tournament
Girls only chess tournament held at the University of Warwick, Coventry
For girls at University, A Level and GCSE ages.
Two tournaments:
University girls
Year 11-13 girls
Time limit 10+5
Schedule
Round 1: 11:30
Round 2: 12:15
Round 3: 13:00
Break + Masterclass
Round 4: 16:00
Round 5: 16:45
Round 6: 17:30
Prizegiving: 18:30
Prizes
Top 3 trophies per section
Top 6 university girls qualify for the Athena FInals held in hammersmith, London, on Saturday 7th March
PLUS free pizza for girls who participate in all games!
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm6LSUuHJU5ZX8gZusmWC05GX93GJjVOt694BXQQcC3lSFtA/viewform?pli=1
Ismini Online Qualifier 4
Join Team:
https://lichess.org/team/she-plays-to-win-road-to-athena-finals-202526-season
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, 3/6 qualifies for Enyo Semi Finals
4pm start
Enyo Semi Final 1
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, top 3 as per Lichess tiebraks qualifies for Athena Finals
4pm start
Enyo Semi Finals 2
Age categories U8,10,12,14,16,18
6 rounds, top 3 as per Lichess tiebraks qualifies for Athena Finals
4pm start
She Plays To Win Athena Finals
The Athena Finals
Held at London Mindsports Centre, Hammersmith, London
Qualification only via online Ismini & Enyo routes
University girls qualify via 15th November Warwick Uni event
Age categories: Under 8,10,12,14,16,18,Uni
Top 6, 5 round all play all per age group
Top 3 trophies per age category, and winners win a place at the Pairs Invitational in June
2nd Pairs Invitational
2nd Pairs Invitational
7 winners of the Athena Finals plus female highest bidder pair up to play pairs chess with top UK titled male players.
Held at Hammersmith, London
2nd SPTW Pairs Invitational
Mindsports Centre, Hammersmith
8 top male IM & GM players partner with 8 female players for pairs chess
Top 6 girls from the Athena Finals win a place.
One wildcard place, one paid sponsor place
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament- Central London
Held at St Marylebone CE School, Baker Street, London
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
Summer Term Zebra Training
Zebra Training
For girls 1000-1600 Lichess rating i.e Intermediate Level
Wednesdays 5.30-6.15pm tournament
6.30-7.15pm zoom training with IM Lorin D’Costa
2025 Summer Term dates:
- April 30
- May 7, 14, 21
- June 4, 11, 18, 25
- July 2, 9
sign up via the SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Summer Term Gazelle Training
Gazelle Training
For girls with no or little chess experience, under 1000 Lichess rating
i.e Beginner/Improver Level
Fridays 5.30-6.15pm tournament on Lichess
6.30-7pm zoom training with WIM Camelia Ciobanu
2025 Summer Term dates:
- April 25
- May 2, 9, 16, 23
- June 6, 13, 20, 27
- July 4
sign up via the SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
3rd SPTW Athena Finals
She Plays To Win Athena Finals
Qualification only- girls must have qualified through the Ismini and Enyo Semi Final
online events
Heroes Cup
6 round FIDE rapidplay rated event open to all male and female players.
Sign up link: https://form.jotform.com/250571580658059
Cash prizes!
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament- Edinburgh
Held at Edinburgh Chess Club
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://edinburghchessclub.wildapricot.org/event-6070538
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament- Nottingham
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Ed Jones: ed47jones@gmail.com
SPTW Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 4
he Plays To Win Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 4
Girls from all UK schools are welcome- no minimum number of players required.
1 hour Lichess arena, 5+3 time limit
Contact us to get your school involved: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
Enyo Semi Finals 2
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
Top 40 girls Primary & Secondary (mixed together) qualify for the Athena Finals
Enyo Semi Finals 1
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
Top 40 girls Primary & Secondary (mixed together) qualify for the Athena Finals
SPTW Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 3
She Plays To Win Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 3
Girls from all UK schools are welcome- no minimum number of players required.
1 hour Lichess arena, 5+3 time limit
Contact us to get your school involved: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
Spring Term Zebra Training
Zebra Training
For girls 1000-1600 Lichess rating i.e Intermediate Level
Wednesdays 5.30-6.15pm tournament
6.30-7.15pm zoom training with IM Lorin D’Costa
2025 Spring Term dates:
- January 15, 22, 29
- February 5, 12, 26
- March 5, 12, 19, 26
sign up via the SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
1st SPTW Elite Training Day
1st She Plays To Win Elite Training Day
Held in North London
For girls with an ECF Rapid or Standard Rating over 1000
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/242594392973066
Spring Term Gazelle Training
Gazelle Training
For girls with no or little chess experience, under 1000 Lichess rating
i.e Beginner/Improver Level
Fridays 5.30-6.15pm tournament on Lichess
6.30-7pm zoom training with WIM Camelia Ciobanu
2025 Spring Term dates:
- January 10, 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 28
- March 7, 14, 21
sign up via the SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Ismini Qualifier 4
Two events: Primary (Under 11) and Secondary (Under 18)
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
3/6 score qualifies to the Enyo Semi Finals
Only open to girls who signed up to the SPTW package
SPTW Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 2
She Plays To Win Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 2
Girls from all UK schools are welcome- no minimum number of players required.
1 hour Lichess arena, 5+3 time limit
Contact us to get your school involved: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
SPTW University Tournament
Held at Newcastle University
Open to all current Undergrad, Masters & PhD students
Two events;
Mixed (Open) tournament with prizes of 1st £250 & top girl £250 (female can win both)
Female only tournament for girls with no rating or under e.g. 600 ECF
Trophies in both events
No entry fee. Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
Ismini Qualifier 3
Two events: Primary (Under 11) and Secondary (Under 18)
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
3/6 score qualifies to the Enyo Semi Finals
Only open to girls who signed up to the SPTW package
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament-Essex
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Robin Slade: chelmsfordjuniorchess@gmail.com
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament-Southall, West London
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Sainbayar Tserendorj: ukchessacademy@gmail.com
Or sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/243021833433346
European Club Cup, Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia
SPTW Squad of 4 girls attending the prestigious European Women’s Club Cup
To be held in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, 20-26th October 2024
Full details: https://www.europechess.org/european-open-womens-club-cup-2024-official-invitation/
Best of luck to the SPTW team! Trisha, Zoe, Ruqayyah, Alannah
Ismini Qualifier 2
Two events: Primary (Under 11) and Secondary (Under 18)
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
3/6 score qualifies to the Enyo Semi Finals
Only open to girls who signed up to the SPTW package
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament-North London
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Lorin D’Costa: sheplaystowinuk@gmail.com
1st SPTW Elite Girls Training Weekend
For UK girls in Primary, Secondary and University only
Open to UK girls with an ECF Rating (Rapid or Standard) over 1000
Planned groups of 10-16 per class
With our coaches;
GM Stuart Conquest, GM Justin Tan, IM Stefan Macak, WFM Zoe Varney, WFM Shohreh Bayat
With special guest GM Elizabeth Paehtz on Sunday 13th October
Sign up via our SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament- Norfolk
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Martin Walker: martinwalker723@gmail.com
SPTW Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 1
She Plays To Win Primary & Secondary Schools League Battle 1
Girls from all UK schools are welcome- no minimum number of players required.
1 hour Lichess arena, 5+3 time limit
Contact us to get your school involved: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/contact-us
Ismini Qualifier 1
Two events: Primary (Under 11) and Secondary (Under 18)
6 round Swiss Event, 10+5 time limit, 4pm start
3/6 score qualifies to the Enyo Semi Finals
Only open to girls who signed up to the SPTW package
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament- Hampshire
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Two events; Unrated (for girls with no ECF rating) and Under 650 ECF rating
Badgers Farm Community Centre, Winchester, SO22 4QB https://form.jotform.com/241126242122036
SPTW Starter Girls Tournament-Leeds
Starter Girls Tournament for girls with little or no tournament experience. A good way to get your first tournament under your belt!
Sign up here: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls
Contact organiser Don Lodge:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/YorkshireJuniorChessAssociation/YJCASPTWGirlsChessTournament
Autumn Term Zebra Training
Zebra Training
For girls 1000-1600 Lichess rating i.e Intermediate Level
Wednesdays 5.30-6.15pm tournament
6.30-7.15pm zoom training with IM Lorin D’Costa
2024 dates:
- September 11, 18, 25
- October 2, 9, 16
- November 6, 13, 20, 27
sign up via the SPTW Programme: https://www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/chessforgirls