VENUE: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Shirley Road (opposite Victoria Road), Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7XY (Entrance from Shirley Road)
Rapid: Open and Under 1650 (In case necessary, the sections will be merged)
Blitz: Open ONLY section, Swiss tournament, 7 rounds, 3 mins each plus 2 seconds per move.
If you are a ECF member but don't have a FIDE code email Dave Clayton the International Rating Officer iro@englishchess.org.uk and request one.
If you are not an ECF member and don't have a FIDE ID code please call Andrew on 01424 775222 in order to join the ECF or obtain a FIDE code before the event.
Entrants:
Open: https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1254782.aspx?lan=1
U1650: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1254786.aspx?lan=1
Blitz: https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1254790.aspx?lan=1
Prize fund: (Open: £125) - (U1650: £100) - (Blitz: £125) 1st and 2nd place. Plus bonuses and/or rating prize with number of entries.
Entry Fee: Rapid: £15 - Blitz: £15 - If entering both: £25
For Standard and Rapid events: You need a ECF membership of Gold or higher level in order to participate. In absence of membership, an extra £15 fee will be applied. This is not necessary for Blitz.
P.S. Players who sign up on the day will incur an extra £5 charge. Please register until the day before (3rd)
Free entry for Grandmasters and International Masters. Half price for FIDE Masters.
This may be paid by card or cash on the evening of the event in person, or by bank transfer now to:
Domenico Napolitano, Sort code: 30 98 97, Account number: 84958562 (Lloyds Business Account)