VENUE: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7XY
ALL PLAYERS need to quote a FIN (FIDE Identification Number) with your entry. Non-English players will have to obtain a FIN from their national federation. If you are ENG then use this form to request your FIDE ID- https://britchess.wufoo.com/forms/fide-id-request-form/
FORMAT - Open ONLY section, Swiss tournament, 11 rounds, 3 mins each plus 2 seconds per move.
Your FIDE ID code is essential for us to identify you.
If you do not have a FIN, you need to register yourself as English with FIDE.
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.
List of players who signed up will be regularly updated as soon as available on Chess Results website.
PRIZE FUND: 1st= £2 per entry, 2nd= half the 1st, rating prize= half the 2nd
ENTRY FEE: £20.00
Free entry for Grandmasters and International 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: 11 04 15, account number: 10922062 (Halifax Bank)