SCCU Website Software Update

updated: 20 January 2025

The webmaster apologies for any difficulties visitors have experienced following the recent update to the website's software. 

At the beginning of January 2025, the website was upgraded by creating a second website configured for Joomla! 5, replicating the original website and swapping domain names.

Moving the location of the website, but still retaining the same domain name, caused problems with the SSL certificate. Fortunately, our web hosting provider was able to quickly identify and resolve the problem once they had been contacted.

The webmaster can again be contacted through email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., which had been temporarily retired to shake off spam and phishing attacks.

Guildford FIDE Congress - Update

updated: Thursday 9 January 2025.

The date of the Guildford FIDE Congress has been revised due to changed availability of the venue.

It will take place on the weekend of 25 to 27 April 2025, two weeks later than originally scheduled, at University Hall, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH.

The Open section incorporates SCCU Individual Championship 2025. The highest placed eligible player will be awarded the SCCU Champion title, Glenroy Cup, British Chess Championship qualification place and £100 prize.

Full details, including Online Entry, are available on Guildford Chess Club website.

County Match Fixtures: Season 2024/25

updated: 12 September 2024

Match fixtures for the new season are now confirmed. Below are some useful links:

Any queries should be forwarded to County Match Controller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.