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Scottish U-1800 FIDE

Banqueting Hall, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters. Almada St. Hamilton ML3 0AA

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3rd-8th July 2026

Chess Scotland members and non-members are welcome to participate. Players of all nationalities are welcome to enter.

Time Controls

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

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Schedule



Date
Round
Time
Friday 3 July
Round 1
10:00
Friday 3 July
Round 2
15:00
Saturday 4 July
Round 3
15:00
Sunday 5 July
Round 4
10:00
Sunday 5 July
Round 5
15:00
Monday 6 July
Round 6
15:00
Tuesday 7 July
Round 7
10:00
Tuesday 7 July
Round 8
15:00
Wednesday 8 July
Round 9
13:00


Prizegiving and closing ceremony immediately after round 9 has concluded.

Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 8 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.

 
Scottish FIDE U-1800
Entry Fee Adult
£80.00
Entry Fee Adult CS member
£60.00
Entry Fee Junior
£60.00
Entry Fee Junior CS member
£40.00


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

Junior A Junior discount of £20 is available to players aged under 17 at the start date of the congress. Please click the "Junior" option in the entry form.

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Prizes



 
Scottish FIDE U-1800
1st
£500
2nd
£300
3rd
£200
Grading 1
£90
Grading 2
£90
Total
£1180
The prizes advertised are based on a certain number of anticipated entries and can increased or decreased accordingly.

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

FIDE Identification Number (FIN)

This is a 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.

The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without assigning a reason.