The AlphaChess FIDE Weekender is a 5-round Swiss of 80+10 with 3 sections: Walnut (U1550), Rosewood (U1950) and Ebony (U2400). Entry fee is £55 and we boast a £750 prize fund if there are 30 entrants across all three sections. We include random cash prizes in all sections that have ten players or more. We are five minutes from a mainline station and five minutes from junctions on the A1(M) and M25.
We strive to be inclusive and we will take flexible entries from players who want to play a single game, a couple of games or a single day, for example. Email for reduced rates to fit your needs. We are very keen to encourage female players and we are listening & learning from the fantastic London Women Chess Club to ensure that everyone feels welcome. We will give all female players £10 cashback at the venue on the second day if they play all five rounds. We also welcome unrated and new players – and recommend they play in the Walnut section.
Online entry: https://congress.org.uk/congress/591/home
Flyer: AlphaChess FIDE Weekender 2025