29th Dorset Rapidplay Chess Championship 2025
Sunday 27th April 2025
10am to 5.15pm
Furzebrook Village Hall, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham, BH20 5AR
Entries Will Close at 2 pm on Saturday 26th April 2025
Prizes
Over £500 in prizes
Main prizes:
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1st Prize – £100
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2nd Prize – £60
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3rd Prize – £40
5 Grading Prizes of £40 each (to be determined by the Controllers based on live April ratings)
Best Team (handicapped) – £40
Please see the Team Rules page
Top Junior – £25 (Under 18 on 31st August 2024)
Best Veteran – £25 (65 or over on 1st September 2024)
Best Lady – £10
Booby Prize – to be determined
The Dorset Rapidplay Championship Cup & Veterans Trophy (65 or over on 1st September 2024) will be awarded to the highest placed players who have, in 2024/25, played in either the local Dorset or Bournemouth & District Chess Leagues, or were born in Dorset.
Format
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6 Rounds
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Time Control: 20 minutes plus 5 seconds a move
Food and Drink
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FREE refreshments all day!
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FREE Hot and Cold buffet lunch!
Entry Fee
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£20 for Adults
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£15 for Juniors
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£25 for all entries received after 20th April 2025