FIDE-rated summer tournament running from May to August 2026. Up to 2 half-point byes possible.

Round 1: Thu 21 May, 7.30pm; Round 2: Thu 4 Jun, 7.30pm; Round 3: Thu 18 Jun, 7.30pm; Round 4: Thu 2 Jul, 7.30pm; Round 5: Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm; Round 6: Thu 13 Aug, 7.30pm

Entry fee £25. Prizes £200/£100/£50 plus rating prizes based upon 25+ entrants. Prizes increased in the event of 35+ entrants.

Due to holidays etc., half-point byes permitted in ANY round if requested by May 21st (and any late half-point byes cannot be rescinded later if a participant has a chance of winning a prize). After that, only half-point byes requested in Rounds 1-4 will be allowed.

Online entry: https://sheffieldchesscentre.co.uk/enter?event=13

Description supplied by the event organiser.