Scottish Women's Championship & U1600

Hamilton Bowling Club, Strathmore Rd, Hamilton ML3 6AQ.

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8th-10th November 2024

Chess Scotland is delighted to announce the resumption of the Annual Scottish Women's Championships which will be held this year at the Hamilton Bowling Club from 8th to 10th November, 2024

Both Chess Scotland members and non-members are welcome to participate. Players of all nationalities are welcome to enter but titles will only be awarded to eligible players.

This event is brought to you by the CS Women's and Girls' committee. Anyone who wishes to get involved in committee projects, please contact Alice Lampard

Time Controls

Each player has 1 hour and 30 mins +30 sec increment from the start.

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Tie Breaks and Titles Tie Break:In the event of a tie, any prizes and titles are shared (Please note that only those who are SCO registered and current CS members can qualify for the title.)

If the event is won by a non-SCO player, the Scottish Championship title will go to the highest eligible player.

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Schedule for both events

Date	Round	Time
Friday 8 November	Round 1	18:30
Saturday 9 November	Round 2	10:00
Saturday 9 November	Round 3	15:00
Sunday 10 November	Round 4	10:00
Sunday 10 November	Round 5	15:00

Prizegiving and closing ceremony immediately after round 5 has concluded.

Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 4 only. Please request when entering.

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Entry Fees

Entry fee discounts are among the benefits available to Chess Scotland members. Please join or renew here.

For U1600, grading limit is from Chess Scotland Live grade. Anyone close to the 1600 threshold can apply to enter the open in case capacity isn't reached but the the organisers reserve the right to move players between the sections

(W)GM, (W)IM - Free entry
(W)FM- 30% discount
Scottish Girls Champion - Free entry

Please contact the entry secretary by 1 November if you are titled and wish to take up one of the discounts.

	Championship\U1600
Entry Fee Adult	£35.00
Entry Fee Adult CS member & Juniors	£30.00

CS Members / Juniors Please claim the "CS member bonus discount" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form.

Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £10 administration fee.

Prizes	Championship	U1600
1st. Prize	£300	£200
2nd. Prize	£150	£100
3rd. Prize	£100	£50
Grading Prizes	£50	£50

Prize fund will depend on number of entries and the organisers reserve the right to modify the amounts depending on the number of entries

FIDE Identification Number (FIN)

Both sections are FIDE rated event so all players must already have a FIDE ID (FIN = Fide Identification Number) or make an application to be FIDE registered in time for the event. Chess Scotland can register players who are eligible for a Scotland (SCO) listing – eligibility rules here. Search FIDE player database here.

Please read the notes on eligibility at the above link, complete the application form on the Chess Scotland website and send to the Chess Scotland Rating Officer. Visiting players should apply for a FIDE ID from their home federation.

Photographs

Photographs will be taken for publicity purposes and will be used on the Chess Scotland website and social media channels. If you do not want your photograph published, please inform the organisers.