5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay
Sun 15 Nov · 10:30
Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane
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The 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay will be held on 15 November 2026 at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, featuring a 5-round Swiss RapidPlay Tournament with minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying a Pay-to-Play fee and FIDE and ECF rated across four sections.
The 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay is a 5-round Swiss RapidPlay tournament rated by FIDE and the English Chess Federation. It features four sections: Open, U1800, U1550, and U1200.
Participants must hold a minimum ECF Gold Membership to avoid a Pay-to-Play fee. The time control is 25 minutes per player with a 10-second increment from the start.
The event takes place on 15 November 2026 from 10:30 at Whittlesford Memorial Hall on Mill Lane. The venue is about 0.8 miles from Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, which offers good transport links from Cambridge city, and there is ample free parking available around the hall.
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Frequently asked questions
5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 10:30.
5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay is held at Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane in Cambridge (Mill Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay
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The 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay will be held on 15 November 2026 at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, featuring a 5-round Swiss RapidPlay Tournament with minimum ECF Gold Membership required to avoid paying a Pay-to-Play fee and FIDE and ECF rated across four sections.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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The 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay is a 5-round Swiss RapidPlay tournament rated by FIDE and the English Chess Federation. It features four sections: Open, U1800, U1550, and U1200.
Participants must hold a minimum ECF Gold Membership to avoid a Pay-to-Play fee. The time control is 25 minutes per player with a 10-second increment from the start.
The event takes place on 15 November 2026 from 10:30 at Whittlesford Memorial Hall on Mill Lane. The venue is about 0.8 miles from Whittlesford Parkway Rail Station, which offers good transport links from Cambridge city, and there is ample free parking available around the hall.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay?
5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 10:30.
Where is 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay taking place?
5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay is held at Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane in Cambridge (Mill Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE).
Is there anywhere to stay near 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whittlesford Memorial Hall @ Mill Lane can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay?
Tickets for 5th Cambridge FIDE RapidPlay can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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