North London Summer FIDE Rapid
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| Online Entry | Payment | Last day to enter online | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Entry Closed | bank transfer | 2025-07-08 | 9 |
AlphaChess North London FIDE Rapid
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AlphaChess North London FIDE Rapid
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6:00pm start
Venue
Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
Less than 5 minutes walk from Potters Bar station, just 15 minutes from Finsbury Park and 20 minutes from King's Cross by train.
Five minutes from Junction 24 of the M25 and junctions on the A1(M).
Plenty of parking in the area. Cafe on-site, alternative options aplenty
Sections
There are two sections:
Staunton (Open)
Selenus (U1600)
Only 40 spaces available – early entry recommended!
Rate of Play
6-Round Swiss across two sections. Time Control: 10+2. Default Time: 10 Minutes
Timetable
| Round | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 18:00 |
| Round 2 | 18:30 |
| Round 3 | 19:00 |
| Round 4 | 19:30 |
| Round 5 | 20:00 |
| Round 6 | 20:30 |
Refreshments
Food and drink will be available at the venue. Please note that no outside food is to be brought in.
Rating
The FIDE rating from the applicable month's Rapidplay Rating Lists will be used to determine a player’s tournament rating. If they don't have a FIDE rating, we will use their ECF rating. For players who do not appear in the Rapidplay List, other lists may be used at the discretion of the organisers.
It is a condition of entry that players agree to their rating information being published on the ECF & FIDE websites. If key information from a player's profile is missing, the English Chess Federation may invoice them.
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