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Tournament InfoThe Schedule
10:45 – Doors Open for Registration 11:00 – Round 1 12:00 – Round 2 13:00 – Round 3 14:00 – Round 4 15:00 – Round 5 16:00 – Round 6 17:00 - Prize-giving Tournament Format The tournament will be played in four sections.
For the ECF graded sections, entrants must be registered with the ECF as a silver, gold or platinum member (first year's silver membership is free for juniors) to avoid a £5 grading fee. The graded sections are open to children of all abilities, but typically children playing in this section will already have experience of playing in a number of chess tournaments. The Improvers' section is not ECF graded and is designed for less experienced juniors, who may have only played in one or two tournaments, or even none at all, to gain experience among other children of a similar level. All sections are rapidplay, with 25 minutes on the clock with no increment. Terms & Conditions Elite Junior Chess 2019 Grand Prix Series The Elite Junior Chess 2019 Grand Prix Series, is a series of four events organised by GM Nick Pert that are likely to take place in 2019. All players taking part in three or more events are eligible. Each player's top three scores from the series of three events will make up their Grand Prix score. The top seven scorers from the series will win a cash prize as follows: 1st - £100 2nd - £50 3rd - £30 4th - £20 5th -£15 6th -£10 7th - £5 Only one improvers' section score may be used towards the Grand Prix score. If two players have the same top score, the 4th event score will be used as a tie-break. In the event that only one player has a 4th event score, that player will be deemed the winner. In the event that the 4th score is also tied, 1st and 2nd place prizes will be combined and split equally. If there are more than two players in joint first position for the Grand Prix prize after tie-break has been applied, all prizes will be combined and split equally. Find out more about the Grand Prix series here. Entry Deadline Early entry is always appreciated. Entries made after Saturday 29th June shall incur a £5 late fee. Fee to enter on the day £35 (rapidplay) £45 (training day). |
ECF Membership
For players entering the graded sections, silver, gold or platinum ECF membership is required. The first year's silver junior membership is free of charge. Apply for your first year's free membership here - https://britchess.wufoo.eu/forms/zqw0afw029s9zt/
Registrations for graded sections require an ECF grading code (unless newly registered) and an ECF membership number. If this is not provided, a grading fee of £5 will be charged on the day.
Supervision
The Organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or accident during the tournament. Parents or carers are responsible for their children during the event. Space will be available for parents remaining for the afternoon. Children can be left for the day but the organisers cannot take responsibility for the children outside of the playing room. Parents must make their own decision whether their child is mature enough to remain within the designated areas of the venue.
Refreshments
A selection of refreshments can be purchased from the hotel.
Accommodation
Special rates have been negotiated with the hotel, giving full access to the leisure facilities. Single rooms are available for £64 and £79 for double.
Requesting a bye
Players may take a half point bye in the first round.
For players entering the graded sections, silver, gold or platinum ECF membership is required. The first year's silver junior membership is free of charge. Apply for your first year's free membership here - https://britchess.wufoo.eu/forms/zqw0afw029s9zt/
Registrations for graded sections require an ECF grading code (unless newly registered) and an ECF membership number. If this is not provided, a grading fee of £5 will be charged on the day.
Supervision
The Organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or accident during the tournament. Parents or carers are responsible for their children during the event. Space will be available for parents remaining for the afternoon. Children can be left for the day but the organisers cannot take responsibility for the children outside of the playing room. Parents must make their own decision whether their child is mature enough to remain within the designated areas of the venue.
Refreshments
A selection of refreshments can be purchased from the hotel.
Accommodation
Special rates have been negotiated with the hotel, giving full access to the leisure facilities. Single rooms are available for £64 and £79 for double.
Requesting a bye
Players may take a half point bye in the first round.
