The AlphaChess FIDE Weekender is a 5-round Swiss of 80+10 with 3 sections, Intermediate (0-1550), Challengers (1500-1950), Expert (1900-2300). Entry fee is £55 and we boast a £750+ prize fund if there are 30 entrants across all three sections. We are very keen to encourage female players and will give them £10 cash back at […]
We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
Three sections in this congress: 1. Premier (lower grading limit 1700 Elo 2. Major (U1800) Elo 3. Minor (U1400) Elo
A weekend congress in a family run 3* hotel. Friendly atmosphere with experienced organisers. Entry form: https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/8602bf11-a3e4-4cc2-89f2-0cb2ccb5beee
Timing: 80 Mins + 10 Sec Increment. Sections: Open, Major (u1900), Minor (u1600) Round 1 - Saturday 9:30am; Round 2 - Saturday - 13:00pm; Round 3 - Saturday - 16:30pm; Round 4 - Sunday - 10:00am; Round 5 - Sunday - 1:30pm Rating: ECF Standard rated event. All entrants must have ECF Gold Membership in […]
We start at 10.30am, finish before 5.30pm and there is a lunch break. Rapid = Six rounds, 20 minutes per player per game PLUS 5 seconds a move throughout. Standard = 2 games, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move. Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/62384663046964
2 Day 5 Round Swiss 3 Sections: U1600, U1900, U2400 FIDE and ECF rated Time Control: 60'+30' Total Prize fund £720-£900 Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/232021024662340 Event map: https://tinyurl.com/yc883x8z
Scarborough is one of the biggest congresses in the UK attracting 350+ players every year. This year we want to be become the biggest and get 400+ entries so a few changes from last year .... Over £7000 in prize money. Open first place prize £1000. Free entry for GMs & WGMs. 6 sections to […]
The Congress runs four 5-round seeded Swiss Tournaments: Open (FIDE and ECF rated) Major - for ratings under 1950 (ECF rated) Intermediate - for ratings under 1725 (ECF rated) Foundation - for ratings under 1500 (ECF rated) Once again, in 2025 the Open tournament will be both FIDE and ECF rated. The total entry will […]
