Castle Chess will hold their 28th 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 28th Fareham Congress details
Dates: 10-12th October 2025
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).
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 (£8 discount for juniors). Add £15 if not an ECF member. There are also various accommodation packages – available through Castle Chess – if you would like to stay at the Lysses.
Refreshments: tea and coffee £1.50 per cup, maximum £9 for the weekend.
Sections:
- Open: Under 2001
- Major: Under 1901
- Minor: under 1601
Prizes: expected £200 per Section, but this is not guaranteed, dependent on the number of entries.
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.
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
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.
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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Photos from Castle Chess 27th Fareham in March 2025
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