London Chess League Weekend Congress. FIDE and ECF Rated OPEN, U2000, U1650, ECF U1400 sections

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE ENGLISH CHESS FEDERATION AT GOLD OR PLATINUM OR PAY £17 PAY-TO-PLAY SUPPLEMENT

Get your FIDE ID here – https://britchess.wufoo.com/forms/fide-id-request-form-2024/

Due to limited capacity, entries are not considered accepted until the entry fee has been paid. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any problems with this form email johnsargent@gmail.com

The tournament is FOUR SECTIONS, 5 rounds, Swiss format (not a knockout).

15-17/Jan/2027

19-21/Feb/2027

9-11/Apr/2027

4-6/Jun/2027

20-22/Aug/2027

TOP THREE SECTIONS SCHEDULE

Round 1 on Friday 18.30 (6.30pm to 10.30pm)

Round 2 & 3 on Saturday 10.00am and 15.00 (3pm)

Round 4 & 5 on Sunday 10.00am and 15.00 (3pm)

Time control: (90min + 30 sec/move)

MY FIRST TOURNAMENT / U1400 SCHEDULE

Three rounds on Saturday (10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm). Two on Sunday (11am and 2.00pm).

Time control: (60min + 30 sec/move)

Byes: Players may take up to 2 half-point Byes in any round except the final round, where you can take a zero point bye.

PRIZES (MINIMUM GUARANTEED)

Open £450 (£200 £150 £100)

U2000 and U1650 £320 each (£150 £100 £70)

You must be Under 2000 / Under 1650 / Under 1400 in both the ECF and FIDE standard lists at the start of the event if you wish to play in the Under 2000 / Under 1650 / Under 1400 sections. We reserve the right to move players up or down a section. The higher of the two ratings will be used to determine seeding and eligibility for any other prizes.

ENTRY FEE

£50.00 for all players (£17.00 surcharge for ALL players with ECF membership below Gold level.

£25 entry fee discount for Women, Girls, GM/WGM and IM/WIM titled players

Donations are gratefully accepted.

You can pay by card or PayPal via the entry form:

https://pci.jotform.com/form/262794774618373

List of entrants – https://www.jotform.com/grid/262939267348068

We have an on-site bar that sells alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks as well as toasted sandwiches!

Please note that outside food/drink is not allowed except for medical reasons that are communicated and agreed with the organiser in writing beforehand.

Please enter early to avoid disappointment – entries will be closed when we become oversubscribed to keep control of the number of participants.

Description supplied by the event organiser.