Venue
University Of Northampton
Hosted in the Creative hub - Town Hall space
An excellent venue with capacity for up to 150 players.
Separate spacious post analysis area(See lobby Picture)
Corner shop within throwing distance and Morrisons 10 minute walk
Hotel on site with reduced rates for participants (https://www.sunleyhotel.com/)
Virtual Tour Available - https://tour.northampton.ac.uk/just-explore/nene-square-2
Getting here
Address
University of Northampton
Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
(Hosted in the Creative hub)
By train
Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
Then to catch a Bus visitors should walk to the Drapery and catch the 19/19A service to Waterside or you can walk to the campus.
TRAVELLING BY CAR
1 Pound cash all day parking in car park 4 is available at Waterside Campus. Please use the following postcode NN4 8RR. (Access Via New South Bridge Road Only as Park Avenue has Bollards).
Download the RingGo app to pay and avoid queues (additional fees apply)
TRAVELLING ON FOOT
You can walk to campus via their footbridge which connects with Becket’s Park. It’s a 5 – 10 minutes walk from the town centre.
Congress details 27th - 28th April 2024
5 rounds to be played, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday.
The time control will be 60m+30s per move. There is an option to take 2 half point buys, not including the final round.
ROUND TIMES
Saturday
(1) 10.30am to 1.30pm
(2) 2.00pm to 5.00pm
(3) 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Sunday
(4) 11.00am to 2pm
(5) 2.30pm to 5.30pm
English Chess Federation Membership Requirement - if you are ENGLISH then you MUST BE A Gold or Platinum member to play.
If you are already registered with another FIDE nation (not ENG) then there is no ECF membership requirement.
Entry fee £50
Enter Here
Pay for your entry here
FIDE and ECF Rated sections Prizes
Please note - Sections have been updated since FIDE rating changes march 2024.
In the U2400 and U2000 sections -
1st - £150
2nd £75
Rating Prize £80
Under 1700
1st - £120
2nd - £60
Rating prize £60
Other prizes -
Best performing female (Points scored) £60
Prizes will be shared in the results of a tie.