Information

Many thanks to our hosts, The Clissold Arms, and especially the late "Captain" George Karageorgis  whose support made this event possible in the first place.  Please read the information below before entering.

Rapid x 6 games OR standard games x 2, starts 10.30am

Do you have a FIDE ID code and a Rating?  CHECK IT HERE.  Do you have an English Chess Federation Rating? CHECK IT HERE. We use your FIDE Rapid Rating to do pairings. Or we use your ECF Rapid Rating if you have one.

Rapid Format: 6 rounds = 6 games of chess, Swiss system - NOT A KNOCKOUT
Rate of play: 20 minutes per player for the game plus 5 seconds per move from the start
Prizes: based on entries
Start of the tournament: Rounds 1 starts at 10.30am.  Round 2 is at 11.30am. There is then a lunch break and Round 3 starts at 1.15pm. Rounds 4-6 are begun as soon as possible after the final game in the previous round has finished.

Rules and Regulations that apply to the event are published here.
Entry form: click here to enter ANY event at The Clissold
Paying for your entry: you can pay here

Playing Venue

The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, East Finchley, London N2 9HR
More Information about the venue: click here.


ECF and FIDE Ratings

All games will be rated by the ECF and by FIDE. 

Entry Fees

Pay online please!  You MUST be a member of the ECF at Silver or above AND have a valid FIDE ID code.
  • All players pay £30.00 to enter

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