60 seats, just 40 places left, reserved for FIDE standard rated players
13th to 15th March 2026
A FIDE Open / FIDE Major Under 2000 / FIDE Minor Under 1650 tournament of five rounds. 16+ players only. One round on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday.
All sections are FIDE and ECF rated. List of entries here - https://chess-results.com/fed.aspx?lan=1&fed=eng
VENUE RESTRICTIONS
Under 16’s are not permitted in the venue.
Dress Code = jacket and trousers, no jeans or trainers, ties encouraged.
No spectators (members excepted)
GUARANTEED PRIZES (thanks to our sponsor)
Open - 1st £500 2nd £250 3rd £150
U2000 and U1650 - 1st £300 2nd £150 3rd £75
REGISTER NOW!
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260264564399972
VENUE
The venue is the Army & Navy Club in Pall Mall, otherwise known as the RAG. 36 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN. The event will be in the Pall Mall Room (Friday and Saturday), The Library, The Marlborough Suite and The Drawing Room (on Sunday, pictured below).
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE ENGLISH CHESS FEDERATION AT GOLD OR PLATINUM
https://www.englishchess.org.uk/ecf-membership-rates-and-joining-details/
Get your FIDE ID code here - https://britchess.wufoo.com/forms/fide-id-request-form-2024/
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)
Pall Mall Room
Marlborough Suite
Drawing Room
Library
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