Venue and details

An interior view of A Lobby

Hosted in the University of Northamon

Parking on site for ~£1 or Via Ringgo
Warm, spacious lobby area's
Many power points and seating avaliable whilst waiting
Corner shop within throwing distance and Morrisons 10 minute walk
Hotel on site with reduced rates for participants (https://www.sunleyhotel.com/) (Mention the chess tournament)
Virtual Tour Available - https://tour.northampton.ac.uk/just-explore/nene-square-2
Rooms are subject to change, details will be sent prior to event day

Getting here

Address

University of Northampton
Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

By train

Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street. 

It's then a 1 mile walk to the university or other transport could be utilized.

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.

Standard Play details

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 byes, 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 - Yuu must be A Gold or Platinum member to play or pay the pay-to-play fee.

Entry fee £50

FIDE and ECF Rated sections Prizes
Please note - Sections have been updated since FIDE rating changes march 2024.

In the U2400

1st - £200

2nd £80

3rd £60

U1900 section and Under 1600

1st - £120

2nd - £75

3rd - £50

Prizes will be shared in the results of a tie.
Team Cup prize for end of Season.

Rapid play details

6 rounds to be played
The time control will be 20m+5s per move.

ROUND TIMES

(1) 10:30am

(2) 11:30am

Lunch 12:30pm

(3) 1pm

(4) 2pm

(5) 3pm

(6) 4pm

English Chess Federation Membership Requirement - You must be a Gold or Platinum member or pay the pay-pay-to-play fee.

Entry fee £25

FIDE and ECF Rated sections Prizes
Please note - Sections have been updated since FIDE rating changes march 2024.

In the Open