Keith Escott Memorial Congress
Congress Org UK
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| Online Entry | Payment | Last day to enter online | After 2024-12-12 21:12 | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Entry Closed | Paypal | 2024-12-12 | £10 late fee | 147 |
Keith Escott Memorial Congress
Organised by Sutton Coldfield Chess Club
14-15 December, 2024
Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RB
Organised by Sutton Coldfield Chess Club
14-15 December, 2024
Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RB
Chief Arbiter: Alex Holowczak
The Open is a British Championships Grand Prix event.
Sections
| Section | Open | Under 2000 | Under 1600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee | £45 £60 for players who are Bronze or non members Free entry for players who are ECF Gold members and who hold the GM, WGM, IM or WIM title | £40 £55 for players who are Bronze or non members | £35 £50 for players who are Bronze or any non ECF members |
| First Prize | £700 | £500 | £300 |
| Second Prize | £300 | £300 | £200 |
| Third Prize | £150 | £150 | £150 |
| Grading Prize | £50 | £50 | £50 |
Players may request up to one half-point bye in the first 4 rounds.
Players who hold the Grandmaster (GM), Women's Grandmaster (WGM), International Master (IM) and Women's International Master (WIM) title may claim free entry to the Open. Please contact Golam Ali by emailing golam_pervez@hotmail.com to claim your free entry.
Refund Policy
Withdrawals before 8th December are entitled to a full refund, less a £5 administration fee. Withdrawals between 8th December and 13th December are entitled a 50% refund on their entry fee. Withdrawals after 13th December are not entitled to a refund.
Please Note
All players in all sections, regardless of FIDE nationality, need to be Gold members to play in this event, or else pay a £15 non-membership surcharge.
* The higher of FIDE or ECF rating will be used for entry qualification.
If you do not have a FIDE ID, please contact your preferred National Federation before the event. At present, changing your nationality with FIDE will cost you money, so make sure you are listed with the Federation that you wish to belong to.
Time Table
| Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Round 2 | Saturday | 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Round 3 | Saturday | 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Round 4 | Sunday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Round 5 | Sunday | 13:30 - 16:30 |
The default time will be 30 minutes.
Ratings
Players without a rating must give full information regarding their playing strength, including their best previous results and / or their highest rating.
Rate of Play
All moves in 80 minutes plus 10 seconds per move.
Conditions
The organisers reserve the right to:- Transfer entrants between sections
- Withhold prizes from ungraded players if they play in events below their known strength
- Redistribute in whole or in part a prize won by a competitor who has won or shared a prize
- Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress
- Decline entries without providing a reason