Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026
Fri 14 Aug · 19:00
Lancaster Town Hall
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The Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress will be held on August 14th, 2026 at Aston Hall within Lancaster Town Hall. This event, open to all interested in chess, features four sections and can accommodate up to 200 participants in its central location in the city center.
Welcome to our fourth FIDE congress. This time it is being held at the prestigious Aston Hall part of Lancaster Town Hall in the centre of the City which can hold 200 entrants. There are 4 sections, all ECF and FIDE rated. Total prize money is £2,440 thanks to sponsorship by ChessPick and they are also giving coaching prizes to winners of grading and diversity prizes.
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Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 is held at Lancaster Town Hall in Lancaster (Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PJ).
Tickets for Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 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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Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026
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The Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress will be held on August 14th, 2026 at Aston Hall within Lancaster Town Hall. This event, open to all interested in chess, features four sections and can accommodate up to 200 participants in its central location in the city center.
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Welcome to our fourth FIDE congress. This time it is being held at the prestigious Aston Hall part of Lancaster Town Hall in the centre of the City which can hold 200 entrants. There are 4 sections, all ECF and FIDE rated. Total prize money is £2,440 thanks to sponsorship by ChessPick and they are also giving coaching prizes to winners of grading and diversity prizes.
Flyer: https://www.englishchess.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fourth-Lancaster-Rapid-Play-Chess-Congress-Poster.final_.png
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026?
Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Where is Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 taking place?
Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 is held at Lancaster Town Hall in Lancaster (Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PJ).
How do I get tickets for Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026?
Tickets for Fourth Lancaster Standard Play FIDE Congress 2026 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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