5 round congress. 4 sections (Open, Major, Intermediate, Minor). All sections FIDE and ECF rated. £2750 prize fund. £500 each for all sections apart from the Open which is £1,100 plus three diversity prizes of £50 each. Cheap student accommodation or discounted hotels available. Venue is in the heart of the historic city of Lancaster.
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