Castle Chess will hold their 27th Fareham Congress tournament (over the board games) on 10th-12th March 2023. It will be at the Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BQ.
Castle Chess 27th Fareham Congress: main features
Dates: 14-16th March 2025
Venue: the Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire. PO16 7BQ. Contact Castle Chess if you’d like to stay there for the tournament.
Entry fee: £40 (£7 discount for juniors)
Sections: Open, Major (U1901 ECF), Minor (U1601)
Prizes: expected £200 per Section, but dependent on the number of entries.
Rate of Play: 75 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
Playing Schedule:
- Friday 19:00-22:30 Round1
- Saturday 09:30-13:00 Round 2
- Saturday 13:45-14:00 Players Review: feedback forum.
- Saturday 14:00-17:30 Round 3
- Saturday 19:00-22:30 Round 4
- Sunday 09:30-13:00 Round 5
- Sunday 13:45-17:15 Round 6
How to Enter
See link below for printable Entry form. You can contact the organiser Tony Corfe, by email or phone. 01707 661160 Mob: 07973 516718 tony@mrcorfe.co.uk
Tournament format
The format of the Congress is a six-Round Swiss: round one on the Friday evening, three rounds on the Saturday, and the last two games on the Sunday. Byes may be requested (except Round 6).
There are three sections:
- Open: Under 2001
- Major: Under 1901
- Minor: under 1601
The Congress costs £40 to enter, with an £8 discount for Juniors. Non-ECF members will need to pay £15 extra. There are also various accommodation packages – available through Castle Chess – if you would like to stay at the Lysses.
Tea and coffee will be provided for a donation: £1.50 per cup, £9 maximum for the weekend.
Results of all games will be be sent to the ECF for Grading.
There will not be a Prize-giving ceremony as prizes will be sent via bank transfer.
Rate of Play
The rate of play for the games is 75 minutes plus 30 seconds per move (about 3 and a half hours). All moves must be recorded throughout the game.
Further information
EVENT ENQUIRIES:
Tony Corfe, 51 Borough Way, Potters Bar, Herts. EN6 3HA
Tel: 01707 661160 Mob: 07973 516718
email: tony@mrcorfe.co.uk or marc.shaw.chess@gmail.com
or Marc Shaw 07947 813303
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