6th Bournemouth Grand Congress: 13th -15th March 2026 – Likely to sell out – please enter soon to avoid disappointment.

You can see the FULL DETAILS and ENTER here

Stop press…

The Bournemouth Grand sold out last year and as entries are coming in more quickly this year it is very likely to sell out again.  There are a limited number of places.

If you you wish to play, please enter soon to avoid disappointment.

The Dorset County Chess Association is pleased to announce that…

the 6th Bournemouth Grand Chess Congress will be held at the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel,
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth BH2 5JS on Friday 13th March to Sunday 15th March 2026…
and there are some GRAND prizes.

Key Features:

  • £1,000 1st prize in the Open Section.

  • £1,000 prize fund in each of the other 3 sections
    (Major U1950, Intermediate U1750, Minor U1550).

  • 5 rounds – 90 minutes for all moves with 30 second increments for each move.

  • Separate analysis area.

  • Ample free on street parking.

Prizes *


* Subject to anticipated entry levels

Last year’s congress sold out so early entry is advised.

You can see the FULL DETAILS and ENTER here

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