Games: Players play all five games, starting at 12pm. You may request a single half-point bye at the time of entry (no HPB allowed round 4 or round 5). This competition will be ECF Rapidplay rated. Swiss system pairings.
This is an individual competition.
Venue: Sheffield Chess Centre, 329A Coleford Road, Sheffield, S9 5NF
Entry fee: £20 (general); £15 (SASCA/Sheffield Chess Centre members)
Capacity: 64 entries
Sections: Under 2000, Under 1500
Prizes (each section): £120, £60, £30 & grading prizes dependent on entries
Playing schedule:
Round 1 - 12pm
Round 2 - 1.15pm
Round 3 - 2.30pm
Round 4 - 3.45pm
Round 5 - 5pm
Time control: 20 mins/game + 5 second increment.
Prizegiving - please provide bank account details if you believe you have won a prize.
Food: Pizza, desserts, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drink will be available for purchase. Please try to order hot food one round in advance if possible.
Ratings: ECF rapidplay ratings from February 2024 will be used (full Standardplay will be preferred to no/provisional Rapid rating) to confirm sections.
Unrated players: should provide evidence of playing strength, and will be placed (at the organisers' discretion) into the appropriate section.
Parking: On street, or use the Furniture Warehouse car park.
When you finish your games, there is space for 20-25 people in our cafe area. The gym upstairs will also be available as overflow space and additional toilet facilities.