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What is a ECF in chess?

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ECF is a chess abbreviation. In practical terms, it refers to the English Chess Federation (ECF) is the governing chess organisation in England and is one of the federations of the FIDE. It was known as the British Chess Federation (BCF) until 2005 when it was renamed. If you see it in a database, book, or tournament page, treat it as shorthand and check the surrounding context.

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