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Circular chess dates back nearly 1,000 years, historical records held in the British Library suggest. The game was revived in Lincoln in 1983, and the city hosts an international annual tournament.

NEWS: Going Dutch: Former champion regains 2006 world title in Lincoln Castle knock-out.

NEWS: Movie magic as 2005 championship is staged on the filmset of the Da Vinci Code.

The Circular Chess Story
• The Origins of the Game
• The Game is Rediscovered
• The Circular Chess Society
• Own a Lincoln Board
• Contact the Society

How to Play
• The Lincoln Board
• The Pieces and the Moves
• Tips from the Experts
• Featured Games

2007 World Championship
• The Tournament
• Entry form
• Chrimbo challenge

Puzzles and Teasers
• Today's online games
• Test Your Skills
• Spot the Next Move

The World Champions
• 2006 Herman Kok
• 2005 Michael Jones
• 2003-04 Francis Bowers
• 2002 David Howell
• 2001 Francis Bowers
• 2000 Herman Kok
• 1997-99 Francis Bowers
• 1996 Rob Stevens

2006 World Championship
• The Tournament/Results
• Picture Gallery
• The Sponsors
• Media Coverage

2005 World Championship
• The Tournament
• The Results
• Picture Gallery
• Media Coverage

2004 World Championship
• The Results
• Picture Gallery
• Featured Game, The Final
• Media Coverage

2003 World Championship
• The Results
• Picture Gallery
• Media Coverage

2002 World Championship
• The Results
• Picture Gallery
• Media Coverage

The Circular Chess Society
• How to Join
• Contact the Society
• Home Page

Welcome to the world of circular chess

Circular chess is a stimulating and entertaining variation of the traditional square board game, and is growing in popularity. Whether in the pub, or in the home, chess played on the Lincoln board offers a mixture of fun, mental agility and tactical endeavour.

Who will be the 2007 world champion?

Make a date in your diary, because the 12th annual world championship will be held in the historic Cathedral city of Lincoln on Sunday, 20 May, 2007. It only costs £10.00 to enter, and there are prizes for the overall winner - plus a special award for the best newcomer to the tournament. MORE HERE.

		Limited offer: Own a Lincoln board with replica Lewis isle pieces
		A wood board with the Lincoln fleur-de-lys crest, a commemorative wood board with the three lions motif, hand-made Medieval-style chess pieces, and replicas of the famous 12th century Lewis chessmen, will be available shortly. MORE HERE

.Meet the Castle knights of the round table

Lincoln Castle - built on the orders of William the Conqueror - hosted the 11th World Circular Chess Championship on Saturday, 20 May, 2006. MORE HERE.

Correspondence circular chess: Join in and watch today's "LIVE" games

This is your chance to challenge one of the circular chess society's players to a friendly email game. It's fun, free and each match can be viewed on the website, for all to enjoy. MORE HERE

Competitors get early view of Da Vinci set

Last year's world championship was held in the magnificent Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral.

Just a few hours before the 10th annual tournament took place, the historic room was being used as a set for the Da Vinci Code movie, directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks, Sir Ian McKellen and Audrey Tautou. MORE HERE.

Let's talk about ... chess

What is it all about? Circular chess devotees explain why they find the long-lost version of the game so entertaining. MORE HERE.

Please note: A small number of pages are still under re-construction as of 10 March 2007.

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