Frodsham Weekend Chess Congress 2015A Chess Congress for players with grades under 220Friday 6th - Sunday 8th February 2015Part of the ECF Grand PrixFrodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7QNControllers: Matthew Carr, Andrew Davies and Jim McPhilipsThe Congress is supported by the Frodsham Chess ClubLocationFrodsham 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. RefreshmentsA selection of drinks and light refreshments will be available for purchase during playing hours. AccommodationThe Holiday Inn Runcorn has offered a rate of £49.00 B&B per night. Contact the hotel directly, quoting the Chess Congress on 01928 754856. Format5-round standard play tournament with Minor, Intermediate and Major sections, with Fischer time controls. Entry Form (PDF)Timetable
Rate of PlayFischer 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. Prizes
Prizes in each section: 1st £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50, plus a grading prize of £30 Entry FeesStandard fee, all sections £26 Reductions (additive) of
There will be a £3.00 surcharge for entries received after Wednesday 4th February. GradingThe August 2014 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. Team CompetitionThere will be a team competition for teams of four who are bone fide members of a club, with the best three scores to count. To EnterPlease 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; they will be acknowledged. CONGRESS ORGANISER: Angus Weir
Address: 8 Marling Close, Frodsham, Chershire, WA6 6AY mobile: 0790 555 8444 (please use this if you have a travel problem and will be late for a round). History of Frodsham Weekend Chess CongressCheshire Go TournamentThis will be held at the same venue on Saturday 7th February. If you wish to play in both tournaments you may take 2 half-point byes in the chess on the Saturday and have a reduction in your entry fee. Entry details are available here or from the BGA website. Links
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