Bushey FIDE Congress

BUSHEY FIDE CONGRESS

We are happy to be organising the Bushey Congress at St Margaret’s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1DT. St Margaret’s School is a historic independent day and boarding school situated on a stunning 60-acre campus in Bushey. Established in 1749 as a charitable foundation, the school moved to its current beautifully designed Victorian site in 1897- crafted by Alfred Waterhouse, the famed architect behind London's Natural History Museum. An elegant and inspiring backdrop for competitive chess.

SECTIONS - Under 2400, Under 1900 and Under 1600 FIDE plus an ECF Under 1400. Players in the top three sections also have to be Under XXXX in the most recent ECF list.

DATES for 2026
24 - 25 October 2026
28 - 29 November 2026

SCHEDULE

ECF and FIDE rated Standard. 3 rounds on Saturday 10.30am to 8.30pm and 2 rounds on Sunday 11am to 5.30pm.

The time control will be 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move added throughout. There is an option to take 2 half point byes, not including the final round. Prizes will be shared in the event of a tie.

ORGANISERS/ARBITERS - Adam Raoof IA & Rob Hammond FA

GUARANTEED PRIZES

In the U2400 and Under 1900 - 1st - £200 / 2nd £100 / 3rd £50

Under 1600 - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40

Under 1400 ECF (if you have a FIDE standard 1400 or above please enter the Under 1600) - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40

Prizes will be shared in the results of a tie on points.

VENUE

The Congress will take place in the Main Hall (see campus map below). Atendees are to enter via the Visitors Entrance, and Park in Number 18 Carpark.

Please read our terms and conditions here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14sT7akpjArCbSZFqQ5Q1NoKF9qFPS8TvtWHpWXxORkU/edit?usp=sharing

Date of Event

Section

subject to change after 1st of the month (FIDE rules)

Name

First NameLast Name

E-mail

What are FIDE ID Codes and ECF Rating codes?

These are really important unique IDs! I need to identify you accurately. If you are in the FIDE rated sections then you should quote your FIDE ID code. Look your name up here - http://ratings.fide.com and your ID number is on the left. It's numbers only.

If you can't find a FIDE ID code then quote your ECF grading code. Look here - http://www.ecfrating.org.uk/ and the rating code is called "ref" on the left hand side. It's letters and numbers.

Your ECF membership status is also displayed on the ECF database.

FIDE ID Code

FIDE standard rating

check your ID and rating at ratings.fide.com

Birth Date

DayMonthYear

Chess Club Or County

or FIDE Nationality, e.g. ENG,SCO,USA...

ECF Membership Code

are you Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum?

ECF Rating Code

check yours here - http://www.ecfrating.org.uk/

ECF Standard Rating

Request a half point BYE

You can take two half point byes (Not including the final round)

Contact Number (mobile preferred)

Country CodeNumber

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Entry Fee

You need to be Gold or Platinum members to avoid the surcharge! Join the ECF.

£50.00

Bronze, Supporter or Non-Members of the ECF

You must pay this supplement or join the English Chess Federation at Gold before registereing

£17.00

Donation

£5.00 Donate More

Total

Debit or Credit Card
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Expiration Month	Expiration Year

How will you pay?

Name

First NameLast Name

COMMENTS

Please leave comments here such as your online rating if unrated- unpaid registrations may not be considered.

PAYING BY BANK TRANSFER

To: Chess England Limited
Account Number: 22408212
Sort Code: 608371

ENTRY FEE: £50.00 plus £17.00 if you are not ECF Gold or Platinum