Organised by the Dorset County Chess Association
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st January 2024
The West Cliff Hotel
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5JS
Tel 01202 544118
Open
Major: under 1850
Minor: under 1600
This congress is open to Dorset players only
Please see Congress Rules and Conditions for eligibility criteria
Prizes In Each Section
1st |
£100 |
|
2nd |
£50 |
|
Rating |
£40 |
Entry Fees
£28
- The entry fee for non-ECF members is £10 extra
- The entry fee for late entries (after 12/1/24) is £5 extra
Time Control
1 hour for all moves with 30 second increments for each move.
Format
All tournaments are a 5 round Swiss with about 3 hour playing sessions.
Playing Schedule
| Round 1 | Friday | 19:30 to 22:30 |
| Round 2 | Saturday | 10:00 to 13:00 |
| Round 3 | Saturday | 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Round 4 | Sunday | 10:00 to 13:00 |
| Round 5 | Sunday | 14:00 to 17:00 |
Congress Rules and Conditions
To be eligible to play, one of the following must apply:
a) Born In Dorset
b) Has lived in Dorset for over 5 years
c) Plays regularly in either the Bournemouth and District Chess League or the Dorset Chess League.
Please read the full Congress Rules and Conditions of Entry.
Agreement to these is required for entry.
Contact: Ian Clark [email protected]
Parking
Parking at the hotel is chargeable
Alternatively, there is free parking in the nearby roads
