The Castle Chess Fareham Congress will be on 19-21 January 2024, at the Lysses House Hotel in Fareham. The Congress – tournament, over the board games – is played in six Rounds, at a rate of play of 75 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. There are 3 Sections.
The venue
The Lysses House Hotel in Fareham is a pleasant and friendly venue that has been used by Castle Chess as well as the Hampshire Chess Association on previous occasions. The venue will host the three Castle Chess tournaments in 2024. The address is: Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BQ.
Parking:
The Hotel has free parking for 35 cars, but there is a convenient car park very close to the venue: the Lysses Car Park, Lysses Path, Fareham PO16 7BE, free after 6pm and Sundays, whilst Saturday all day is only £3.50.
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. Half point 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 a £7 discount for Juniors (under 18). Non-ECF members will need to pay £9 extra.
Please note that an £8 Late fee is payable after 5th January.
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.
Results of all games will be be sent to the ECF for Grading.
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
- Round 1: Friday evening 19:00-22:30
- Round 2: Saturday morning 09:30-13:00
- Players Review forum Saturday 13:45-14:00
- Round 3: Saturday afternoon 14:00-17:30
- Round 4: Saturday evening 19:00-22:30
- Round 5: Sunday morning 09:30-13:00
- Round 6: Sunday afternoon, 13:45-17:15
There will not be a Prize-giving ceremony as prizes will be sent via bank transfer.
Castle Chess 2024 tournaments
They will host three Congresses this year at the Lysses House Hotel, in January, March and October.
- Castle Chess 23rd Fareham Congress 17-21 January 2024
- Castle Chess 24th Fareham Congress 15-17 March 2024
- Castle Chess 25th Fareham Congress 11-13 October 2024
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
See the Castle Chess website’s Fareham Congress page: CastleChess.co.uk – 23rd Fareham
Photos from last January’s tournament
