Central London (Imperial College) Chess Congress
EVENT SUMMARY
A FIDE Open / FIDE Major Under 2000 / FIDE Minor Under 1650 tournament of five rounds. Adults only. One round on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday.
All sections FIDE and ECF rated.
VENUE RESTRICTIONS
Under 18's (measured on 01/Nov/2024) are not permitted in the venue due to Westminster council restrictions.
VENUE
The venue is the Imperial College Union building:
Imperial College Union
Beit Quadrangle
Prince Consort Road (this is the entrance, walk straight through and into the Union Building at the back of the Quad)
London SW7 2BB
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
TIME CONTROL
90 minutes per player per game PLUS 30 seconds added every move.
PLAYER RATING RESTRICTIONS
- Players in the FIDE Major section must be Under 2000 FIDE AND ECF on the latest list, or the national equivalent.
- Players in the FIDE Minor section must be Under 1650 FIDE AND ECF on the latest list, or the national equivalent.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Round 1 on Friday 18.30 (6.30pm to 10.30pm)
Round 2 & 3 on Saturday 10.00 (10am) and 15.00 (3pm)
Round 4 & 5 on Sunday 10.00 (10am) and 15.00 (3pm)
PRIZES
Open £450 (£200 £150 £100)
U2000 and U1650 £320 each (£150 £100 £70)