Uxbridge International : 11-15 August 2010
e2e4 named ECF Congress of the Year
e2e4 has been recognised by the ECF as running the best events in England after being named ECF Congress of the Year for 2010. Why did they decide this? Click here to read more...
The next planned events are:-
Sunningdale Chess Congress : 10-12 September 2010
Confirmed entries include GM Gawain Jones, GM Nick Pert and GM Simon Williams for this 5 round weekend swiss. Being played in extremely pleasant and comfortable surroundings, there are three sections - Open , U2000/U165 and U135. So, something for everyone!
The Open and Major will both be FIDE rated which gives players of all standards an opportunity to play a FIDE rated events. All three sections will be ECF graded and count towards the ECF grand prix and as usual all three sections offer attractive prize funds.
And if that wasn't enough, the hotel offers a big discount off it's normal b&b rate to our chess players. However, availability of these rooms is limited and it's first come first served.
Runcorn Chess Congress : 24-26 September 2010
Our second venuture in the North, we aim to build on the success of our Warrington Congress with another 5 round weekend swiss. We are pleased to be hosted for the first time in a Holiday Inn Hotel with extremely attractive rates for guests and easy to get to being less than 1/4 mile from the motorway and just 3 miles from the nearest railway station. The Open will be FIDE rated with the highest placed finisher not yet qualified for the British Championships eligible to play in the 2011 event in Sheffield. We have listened to customer feedback and altered the grading bands for the Major and Minor sections, and reduced the entry fees for the Minor.
So why not treat yourself and play one of the best weekend events in the country? Enter Online Now.
e2e4 Uxbridge Premier : 24-28 October 2010
A very special 9 round FIDE rated swiss, with great prize money, including a number of rating prizes of £100 each for players of all strengths. A true opportunity to play an International Swiss without the need to get on a plane. This event will qualify for GM and IM norm opportunities.
Why go abroad for international competition when e2e4 brings it to your doorstep!
We have of course negotiated special low rates with the hotel hosting the venue and there is a discount for early entry. However, there is limited availability of playing numbers, and there are limited bedrooms so to avoid disappointment we strongly advise that you enter the event now!
e2e4 Uxbridge Young Masters : 24-28 October 2010
A new event open to any player born on or after 1st January 1989. A 9 round FIDE rated swiss, with great prize money, as well as excellent performance related prizes for all age groups from Under 16 and below. There really is something for every young player.
We have specially negotiated rates with the hotel hosting the venue and there are BIG discounts for ECF members, and for early entry. So why not enter the event now?!
As a special launch give away, the first 16 players to enter will receive free entry to a special prize draw where we will give away two prizes of free entry to any e2e4 weekend event.
Brighton Chess Congress : 12-14 November 2010
e2e4 are delighted to announce their inaugural Brighton Congress
will take place from Friday 12th November - Sunday 14th November
2010.
Following the success of recent events we will be holding our first
sea side event in Brighton where, as you will know, there is lots to
do and good places to eat, drink and have fun!
Brighton will also see our first venure with Barcelo Hotels as the
event will be hosted by the fabulous, newly renovated four star
Barceló Brighton Old Ship Hotel.
Accommodation is available at this four star venue at the special
rates of £31 B&B per person per night (based on 2 sharing) and £48
B&B (single), so why not put the date in your diary now - and bring
the family!
This event is only possible thanks to the generous support of the Old Ship Hotel. If you are staying in Brighton, please stay at the venue if you want the event to continue. And to help out, we'll give you a £9 discount if you do!!
4NCL Team and Individual Rapidplay Championships 9-10 October 2010
The 4NCL will be holding its first team and individual rapidplay championships on 9-10 October 2010 for which entries are invited from all interested teams and players. For those of you with long memories, the format being used is not dissimilar to the now defunct British team lightning championships (held between 1953 and 1992), with the team championship held on the Saturday and the individual championship on the Sunday. Winners will hold the title of 4NCL Team and Individual Rapidplay Champion respectively for 2010/2011. The 4NCL are guaranteeing a prize fund of at least £2,000 for the weekend.
Hopefully both the format (significantly different from the previous 4NCL rapidplay events last held in 2008), the time control (10 minutes + 5 second increment per game) and the time of year (a month before the start of the new 4NCL season) will prove attractive.
Although it would of course be unrealistic to expect entry fees
to be paid in advance of the deadlines (30 September, or 30 June for
discounted entry fees), Mike Truran of 4NCL would very much
appreciate it if you could let him know whether you expect to enter.
That will help him give the venue an idea of likely numbers in
advance.
Full details of this event here.
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