• Venue:  Bristol Bridge & Clifton Chess Club, 99 Oldfield Road, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4QQ
• Entry Limit: 60 players (First come, first served)
• Entry Fee:
  • £50 before 30th November 2024, £60 from 1st December 2024
  • ECF Bronze and Non-members: Additional £15 (juniors £6)
    
• Competition Format:
  • Section: Single Open Section
  • Rounds: 7 Rounds, Swiss System
  • Time Control: 90 minutes per player plus a 30 second increment per move
  • 2 half point byes; not available in the last round
  • FIDE & ECF Rated
• Playing Schedule:
  • Friday 27/12/24  Round 1: 18:40
  • Saturday 28/12/24  Round 2: 10:00;  Round 3: 15:00
  • Sunday 29/12/24  Round 4: 10:00;  Round 5: 15:00
  • Monday 30/12/24  Round 6: 10:00;  Round 7: 15:00
• Prizes:
  
  • The prize money is based on 60 entrants and is indicative. In the event of less than 60 entrants the prize fund will be reduced.
  • 1st £500, 2nd £250
    best junior £100, (min 3 juniors under 17 on 1st September 2024)
    best woman £100 (min 3 women players)
    5 rating prizes of £100
    
• Refunds:
  • Before 30th November £2.5 admin fee deducted and remaining money paid.
  • 1st to 15th December 50% refund
  • after 15th December no refund
    
• Additional Information:
  • Tea, coffee, drinks and snacks will be available from the bar.
    
  • Smoking/Vaping: Strictly prohibited within the venue and grounds.
  • Mobile Devices: Must be switched off and unreachable during games.
    
  • Child Supervision: The responsibility of the parent or guardian.
  • Data Use: Player details will be held electronically for administration and future events. Please let me know if you wish to opt-out.
  • Liability: The organizer is not responsible for personal items or accidents.

Please fill out the Form to register your interest.