London Chess League Congress

ALL ENGLISH PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE ENGLISH CHESS FEDERATION AT SOME LEVEL (see below for details)

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

Venue is the Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Rd, London W6 0JD.

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 secretary@londonchess.org.uk.

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

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 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

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 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 (£15.00 surcharge for English players with ECF membership below Gold level)

Donations are gratefully accepted.

You can pay by card or PayPal here - www.paypal.me/londonchess

List of entrants - https://www.jotform.com/grid/230093816998065

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.

COVID Protocols:

There are currently no planned requirements to wear face masks during the tournament or have other COVID precautionary measures, but the London Chess League reserves the right to change this policy as they see fit

Venue Address:

The London Mindsports Centre
21 Dalling Road, London W6 0JD

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

Entry Fee (must be paid in advance to be considered as entered)*

I would like to pay now by PayPal or card. I understand my entry is not accepted until the entry fee is paid

Event date*

Section*

OpenUnder 2000 (on the latest lists)Under 1650 (on the latest lists)Under 1400 (My First Tournament)

Need a bye? Tick up to 3 rounds (top 3 sections)

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

FIDE Reference Number (ID code)

get your FIDE ID code here - https://britchess.wufoo.com/forms/fide-id-request-form/

Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear

FIDE Standard Rating

ECF Rating Code

ECF Standard Rating

Chess Club (or County)

E-mail*

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

COVID Precautions*

Yes - I understand the COVID precautions and that mask wearing is OPTIONAL while indoors at the playing venue, but the organisers reserve the right to change this policy as they see fit.

ECF Membership*

I understand I will not be permitted to play if I do not meet the ECF membership criteria for participating in this event, and that I am responsible for checking my own membership status. English registered players should have membership of the ECF and obtain a FIDE ID code before registering.

Entry Fee*

LCL Entry Fee£50.00

English players must be ECF Gold or Platinum to participate, or registered with another FIDE chess federation before signing up

LCL Discounted Entry Fee£25.00

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

Quantity

LCL Optional Donation£4.00

Buy the Arbiters a drink :)

LCL ECF SUPPLEMENT£15.00

This is the ECF supplement plus a £3 service charge. Gold or Platinum members do not need to pay this. Supporters, Bronze and Silver members must pay this supplement.

Total £0.00

London Chess League Weekend Congress