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| Last day to enter online | 2025-05-24 |
| Entries after 2025-05-21 | £5 late fee |
| Places Remaining | 120 |
3rd Warrington Rapidplay Congress,
Sunday 25th May 2025
In association with
The Warrington and District Chess League
venue
Bridgewater Upper High School,
Broomfields Road,
Stockton Heath,
Warrington
WA4 3AE
Sunday 25th May 2025
In association with
The Warrington and District Chess League
venue
Bridgewater Upper High School,
Broomfields Road,
Stockton Heath,
Warrington
WA4 3AE
Arbiter team
Head Arbiter: Peter Mulleady,
Arbiters: Steve Deakin, Damian McCarthy
Click here > to view some lovely photos from 2023, provided by Barbara Bennett Photography.
Click here to view the 2024 event photo's.
Please enter early, event is restricted to 120 players, once it's full it's full! A late fee becomes payable after 21st May 2025.
Sections
| Section | Open unrestricted | Major U1800 ECF | Minor U1400 ECF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee | £25 | £20 | £20 |
| First Prize | £250 | £200 | £200 |
| Second Prize | £125 | £100 | £100 |
| Third Prize | £75 | £50 | £50 |
Extra grading prizes / junior prizes may be added depending on number of entrants, full prizes are subject to entries, full prizes guaranteed after the 65th player enters the event.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
- All players must be ECF Gold members or above or pay the game fee surcharge. Please register on the ECF website if not already a member. ECF Web Site
- Once the entry form is filled in this website will send you to PayPal to complete payment.
If you would rather pay via direct bank transfer there is also now an option for this.
- Entries received after 18:00 Wednesday 21st May 2025, will require additional £5 late entry fee.
Pairings
- All boards in all sections will play using digital clocks at a rate of 15 minutes and 10 seconds added per move.
Rating
- The May 2024 ECF Rapid Play Rating List will be used to determine a player's rating.
Other Information
- Free ample parking, use the school playground.
- Light refreshments will be on sale at the venue. There is also a nearby food pub "The London Bridge" which is a 5 minute walk away.
Parental responsibility
- Parents are responsible for their children during the tournament, the tournament arbiters and helpers are not to act as "In loco parentis" and are not able to take responsibility for any child's actions. Or for the actions of anyone that may affect your child.
- All players must be ECF Gold members or above or pay the game fee surcharge. Please register on the ECF website if not already a member. ECF Web Site
- Once the entry form is filled in this website will send you to PayPal to complete payment.
If you would rather pay via direct bank transfer there is also now an option for this. - Entries received after 18:00 Wednesday 21st May 2025, will require additional £5 late entry fee.
Pairings
- All boards in all sections will play using digital clocks at a rate of 15 minutes and 10 seconds added per move.
Rating
- The May 2024 ECF Rapid Play Rating List will be used to determine a player's rating.
Other Information
- Free ample parking, use the school playground.
- Light refreshments will be on sale at the venue. There is also a nearby food pub "The London Bridge" which is a 5 minute walk away.
Parental responsibility
- Parents are responsible for their children during the tournament, the tournament arbiters and helpers are not to act as "In loco parentis" and are not able to take responsibility for any child's actions. Or for the actions of anyone that may affect your child.