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    Swindon Congress 22nd - 25th August 2025
  • All players must be registered with the ECF at Gold level membership.

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

     The venue is the Swindon Steam Musuem Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2EY

    Any problems with this form email Ben : swindonchessevents@gmail.com 

    The Event will have an Open, U1900 and U1600 section.

    Format: 6 rounds, swiss pairings

    Round 1 Friday 22nd @ 2.00pm 
    Round 2 & 3 on Saturday 23rd @9.30am and 2.00pm respectively
    Round 4 & 5 on Sunday 24th @9.30am and 2.00pm respectively
    Round 6 on Monday 25th @10.00am

    Time control: (90min + 30 sec/move) - no second period.

    Byes: Players may take up to 2 half-point Byes in any round except the final one (6th) round.

    PRIZES

    £3,000 minimum prize fund 

    Each Section 1st £600, 2nd £300, 3rd £100

    Prizes will be shared in the event of a tie.

    ENTRY FEE

    £50.00 for all players 

    English players not registered at Gold level membership or above (£15.00 surcharge)

    For full terms,conditions and tournament rules, please see congress website.

      

    PAYMENT DETAILS:

    Registration Fees should be paid by a bank transfer. Cash on arrival is also acceptable in exceptional circumstances.

    Full banking details:

    Account Name(Business Account):
    Swindonchessevents

    Account Number:
    99446115

    Sort code:
    60-83-71

     

     

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