Schaakhuis Caïssa, Abrahamstraat 46, 9000 Ghent / Gent, Belgium

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Thanks for playing in our chess tournaments This is just a note to say that I have included you on my mailing list and we will send you notice of chess events from time to time. You can always unsubscribe at any point (use the link at the bottom of any email). You can always see my Google calendar at www.chessengland.com and other stuff. 2nd Ghent (Belgium) FIDE Weekender! From Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2026 Schaakhuis Caïssa, Abrahamstraat 46, 9000 Ghent / Gent, Belgium Oct 22   READ IN APP   From Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2026 Register HERE - https://form.jotform.com/243073289486972 The current list of registrations is here - https://www.jotform.com/grid/243162698272059 Public parking - read this page. Getting to the venue by train is simple, you can also take the Eurostar to Brussels then change to a local train to Ghent.  It is about 30 minutes walk from the station to the venue. Here is a really good guide to travelling to Ghent by train - https://www.seat61.com/Belgium.htm from the UK.   Organised by IA Adam Raoof of www.chessengland.com with the Koninklijke Gentse Schaakkring Ruy Lopez (KGSRL).   You must have a FIDE ID code to participate.  Please contact your Federation to obtain a code before entering! €40.00 / £40.00 to enter any section. If you are Under 18 or a member of the KGSRL club then ask your club for the €10 discount code.   An Open / Major Under 1900 / Minor Under 1650 of five rounds. One round on Friday (7.00pm to a possible 11pm finish) Two rounds on Saturday (10.30am, 3.30pm) Two on Sunday (10.30am, 3.30pm) 90 minutes per player per game PLUS 30 seconds added every move. FIDE rated and ECF graded. Players in the Open section may have any rating for either their FIDE or ECF. This is the top section. Grandmasters and International Masters should register for free entry. - Players in the Major section must be Under 1900 in the FIDE and their national rating list at the time the event is played. - Players in the Minor section must be Under 1650 in the FIDE and their national rating list at the time the event is played. GUARANTEED PRIZES In the OPEN and U1900 and U1650 sections = 1st €200, 2nd €100 - these prizes will be shared in the event of a tie. Plus a rating prize of €80.00 in each sections. Thanks to you - and our supporters. Please consider supporting my newsletter and events with a paid subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Adam Raoof 328 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UY Unsubscribe