Sat 23rd March
6-round rapidplay (for anyone aged 12+)
An all-day rapidplay tournament, with 6 rounds, split between 2 sections for players of different abilities.
2 SECTIONS (Maestros + Improvers)
Cash prizes in both sections: 1st (£110) + 2nd (£70) + rating prize (£30).
The organisers retain the right to change the prize values in the event of low entry.
Trophies for best U18, U16 & U14.
Time control - 20 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move.
Age - entry permitted for anyone aged 12+, on August 31st 2023.
Parking spots are a 5-12 minute walk from the venue. Instructions will be sent before the event. Please get in contact if you would like to reserve disabled parking.
Standard entrance fee - £25 // Junior (U18) - £20
This is a registered ECF game fee event - Bronze ECF and Non-ECF members are required to pay an extra £9 to register.
Entries from Sat 16th March onwards - £5 surcharge.
Entries from Wed 20th March onwards - £10 surcharge.
A lovely homemade lunch is available at a cost of £6 (vegetable lasagne, french bread and salad).
Tea, coffee and afternoon cake will be available, free of charge.
Event supervisors are not able to be responsible for juniors between rounds.
TIMETABLE
Introductions 9:50am
Round 1 10:00am
Round 2 11:15am
Round 3 12:30pm
Round 4 2:45pm
Round 5 4:00pm
Round 6 5:15pm
Prizegivings 6:45pm