30th Dorset Rapidplay Chess Championship 2026
Sunday 26th April 2026
10am to 5.15pm
Furzebrook Village Hall, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham, BH20 5AR
To celebrate our 30th Championship, prizes have been substantially increased!
Entries will close at 2 pm on Saturday 25th April 2026
Prizes
Over £670 in prizes (9 prizes £50 or over!)
Main prizes:
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1st Prize – £200
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2nd Prize – £80
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3rd Prize – £50
3 Rating Prizes of £50 each (to be determined by the Controllers based on live April ratings)
Best Team (handicapped) – £40
Please see the Team Rules page
Top Junior – £50 (Under 18 on 31st August 2025)
Best Veteran – £50 (65 or over on 1st September 2025)
Controllers Discretionary Prize Fund – £50
Booby Prize – to be determined
The Dorset Rapidplay Championship Cup & Veterans Trophy (65 or over on 1st September 2025) will be awarded to the highest placed players who have, in 2025/26, 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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£25 for Adults
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£20 for Juniors
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£5 late fee for all entries received after 19th April 2026