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The 2nd WELLS CHESS CONGRESS

March 6th - 8th 2026

Wells Town Hall, Market Square, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RB

5-Round ECF rated Swiss tournament

Open, Major and Intermediate are FIDE-rated

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Sections
SectionOpenMajor U1950Intermediate U1750Minor U1550
First Prize£500£300£200£100
Second Prize£250£150£100£50
Third Prize£125£75£50£25
Entry Fee£40£35£30£25

Entry fees above are for ECF Gold or Platinum members in all four sections. For other entrants of either non-members or Bronze members an additional charge may apply. There is no discount for Juniors.

Late Entries

On-line entries will be accepted up to midnight at the end of the day on Thursday 5.th March 2025. If you wish to apply later than that, please email Wells Congress Entries

Rate of Play

90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move from start of game (all sections).

Timetable

Please arrive in plenty of time to start each round promptly.

Round 1: Friday 6.45pm
Round 2: Saturday 10.00am
Round 3: Saturday 3.00pm
Round 4: Sunday 10.00am
Round 5: Sunday 3.00pm
Finish Sunday 7pm

Conditions of Entry

Participation in this Congress implies acceptance of the Congress Competition Rules.

Players with a health condition

 Please send a description of any special requirements that you have, or of any considerations that would help you to take part in this event, to Wells Congress Entries.