Frodsham station is on the line between Manchester and North Wales, half way between Warrington and Chester (13 minutes). Turn right at the bottom of the station approach, turn right again and bear east along the High Street for 500m and turn right into Fluin Lane.
Frodsham can be reached via the M56. Leave at Junction 12, following signs to the A56 and continue on into Frodsham. Fluin Lane is the B5152 and runs south from the A56, immediately left after a footbridge over the road. There are signs to the Community Centre, which is on the right. There is a large free car park.
A selection of drinks and light refreshments will be available for purchase during playing hours.
A list of nearby accommodation is available (PDF).
Please supply an email address or enclose a stamped, addressed, envelope with your entry form.
| Round 1 | Friday | 19:00 to 23:00 |
| Round 2 | Saturday | 10:00 to 14:00 |
| Round 3 | Saturday | 14:45 to 18:45 |
| Round 4 | Sunday | 10:00 to 14:00 |
| Round 5 | Sunday | 14:45 to 18:45 |
Fischer timing will be used. Each player will have 110 minutes with the addition of 10 seconds for each move made.
If you wish to withdraw during the event, you must notify your section Controller, to avoid inconvenience to your next opponent. Players whose opponents have not arrived within 30 minutes of their clock starting will be re-paired if possible.
| Major: | For players graded under 210 |
| Intermediate: | For players graded under 150 |
| Minor: | For players graded under 125 |
Prizes in each section: 1st £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50, plus a grading prize of £30
Standard fee, all sections £20
Reductions of
There will be a £3.00 surcharge for entries received after Wednesday 8th February.
The August 2011 Grading List will be used (not the new list to be published in January, except in those cases were a player has a grade in the new list but not in the August list).
Ungraded players must provide information to assist the organisers in allocating them to the appropriate section. Any previous grade must be declared. A player without a current published grade in a grading list recognised by the organisers will not be eligible to win more than £50.00. All results will be submitted to the ECF for grading. It is a condition of entry that players agree to their grading information being published on the ECF website.
There will be a team competition for teams of four who are bone fide members of a club, with the best three scores to count.
Please complete the Entry Form (PDF) and send to the address below.
Cheques & Postal Orders should be made payable to Cheshire & North Wales Chess Association and sent with your entry form.
Entries by email will be welcomed, but please supply all requested information.
CONGRESS ORGANISER: Pat Ridley Lee Brook, Wood Lane, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn WA7 3EN
Tel: 01928 719 787;
email: patrick.ridley@ntlworld.com;
mobile: 07816 200 512 (please use this if you have a travel problem and will be late for a round).
You may also download a copy of the tournament flyer (PDF).
This will be held at the same venue on Saturday 11th February. If you wish to play in both tournaments you may take 2 half-point byes in the chess on the Saturday and have an £8.00 reduction in your entry fee. Details and entry forms are available from the BGA website or here.