English Senior Championships – FAQs

Q - When and where will the event take place?
A - January 28th – February 1st at the Izaak Walton, Hotel, Dovedale.

Q - What tournaments are being held?
A - the English Senior Closed Championship plus the Dovedale Under 140 Open.

Q - What format will the event take?
A - A five round Swiss starting on Monday and with the final round on Friday

Q - What will the playing hours be?
A - The normal playing hours will be 11:00-17:00; however play will commence on Monday 28th at 13:00 and at 10:00 on Friday 1st February - this will give competitors time to travel to the venue on the opening day and leave earlier on the closing day.

Q - What are the age limits?
A - over 60 on 01/09/07 for the former and over 50 on 01/09/07 for the latter.

Q - Is ECF Membership required?
A – ECF membership is required for the Championship but not for the Open. Click here to download the Membership Form.

Q - When will entry forms be available?
A - In September; however an online form is available now.

Q - Will the event be FIDE rated?
A - the Championship will be FIDE rated; the Open won't be.

Q - What will the time limits be?
A - 40 moves in two hours followed by all the remaining moves in one hour

Q - What is the playing room like?
A - The playing room is roomy, well lit and overlooks beautiful Dovedale.

Q - What are the main prizes?
A- In the English Senior Championship £1025 & £400; in the Dovedale Open £400 & £200

Q - Will there be grading prizes?
A - Yes provided there are three eligible players in a grading band there will be grading prizes.

Q - Do I have to stop at the hotel to play in the event?
A - No, Dovedale is within daily travelling distance of a substantial area of the Midlands. Players are welcome to stop at the hotel but this is not compulsory.

Q - If entries aren't sufficient will the prize fund be reduced?
A - No. There will be a full guaranteed prize list for both tournaments.

Q - Is the venue accessible by public transport?
A - No, you would normally need a car to get there.

Q - This may prove a problem as I haven't got a vehicle. Can I still get to the venue?
A - Yes. We will make arrangements from Derby and Ashbourne.

Q - I intend to stop at the Izaak Walton Hotel - are arrangements in place?
A - Yes – contact the hotel (click here) quoting the ECF Seniors.

Q - Will we have to pay the full hotel rate?
A - No provided you quote the English Seniors Championships

Q - Could you advise on the rate for stopping if I quote this?
A - £40 per night bed & breakfast or £30 per night for a shared room.

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Entries to the English Senior Championship (as at 23 January 2008)

English Seniors

Total: 37 entries

Dovedale Open

Total: 14 entries