e2e4 Brighton International Congress
15th - 19th February 2012
Barceló Brighton Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NR
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A series of 10 player all play alls open to all players as follows:- The Masters will offer players the opportunity to play for an IM norm and is open to players rated 2050 or above, or those who have qualified via the Challengers. The Challengers is open to players rated over 1900, or graded above 150 ECF, or qualified from a previous Major. Players will be placed in groups of approximately equal strength. The winner of each challengers section will qualify for the next Masters event free of charge. The Major is open to all players rated below 2000 (or graded below 165 ECF) who want to play 9 competitive FIDE rated games of chess in a friendly atmosphere with the opportunity to gain those all important rating points or obtain their first ever FIDE rating. Players will be placed in groups according to rating / grade so that all the players in a group are of a similar strength. In an all play all, all games are FIDE rated, even if unrated players take part (this is unique to all play alls). Unrated players will obtain a full FIDE rating just by playing in this one event.* *By playing in this event, an unrated player will be assured of achieving a full FIDE rating as long as all the unrated players score at least a 1 point. FIDE ratings now go down to 1201 so it is realistic for any player graded 60 ECF or above to obtain a FIDE rating. All of these FIDE rated all play alls are set in the same great hotel as the Brighton weekend congress. |
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This event is only possible thanks to the support of the Old
Ship Hotel. If you are staying in Brighton, please stay at the
venue if you want the event to continue! We'll even give you a £10
discount off your entry fee if you do!!
ENTER ONLINE HERE or DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM As the event is an all play all entries on the day cannot be accepted. All players must play in all rounds. Entries are first come first served. All English players must be members of the ECF. |
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such as Brighton to have an Opening
Ceremony with the drawing of lots for colours, but we do
believe that all players should be able to see that the draw
for colours is fair, transparent and random. For those of
you who have played in one of our events before, you will
know that we like to be inventive when it comes to doing
this. In the week preceding the tournament, we will announce a sporting event whose outcome will determine colours at our congress! |
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Playing Schedule
As this is an all play all no byes are allowed. Each player must play in every round. |
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Entry Fees Masters GM's, IM's, WGM's and WIM's rated 2300 or over free of charge. GM's, IM's, WGM's and WIM's rated below 2300 £50 FM's and WIM's and WFM's rated 2300 or over £50 FM's and WIM's and WFM's rated below 2300 £100 Other players rated 2200 or over £150 Other players rated 2050-2199 £200 Challengers Players rated over 2100 £25 Players rated 2000-2099 £50 Players rated 1900-1999 £75 Major Players rated 1900-1999 £30 Players rated 1800-1899 £40 Players rated below 1800 £50 Players without a FIDE rating £60 Discounts All players may claim one or both of the following Players born after 01/01/1996 or before 01/01/1947 may claim a £5 discount off of their entry fee. Guests staying 4 nights or more at the Old Ship (booked through e2e4 Chess) may claim a £10 discount off of their entry fee. All entries are subject to a minimum entry fee of £30. |
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The venue is 500 yards from Brighton Pier
and just ½ mile from Brighton railway station.
From the M25 exit at Junction 7 onto the M23 South. Continue on the M23 onto the A23. Follow signs to Brighton and on reaching the town, follow signs for the sea front. After the Royal Pavilion (on your right), turn right at the seafront roundabout onto Kings Road (A259). You’ll find the hotel 600 yards on the right. From the South West/Exeter. Follow the A30 to Honiton and join the A35 passing Dochester turning onto the A31. Take the A31 onto the M27 continuing onto the A27 to Brighton. Follow signs for the sea front turning right after the Royal Pavilion (on your right) onto Kings Road (A259). You’ll find the hotel 600 yards on the right. Please be aware that parking in Brighton City Centre costs approx £20-£25 for 24 hours. Free parking is available on the outskirts (particularly near Preston Park) from where busses to the sea front run regularly.
The Barcelo Old Ship Hotel is a little over ½ mile from Brighton railway station. The station is on a direct line connecting into London Victoria with journeys taking just over an hour. A direct train from Gatwick Airport takes just 35 minutes. Full train journey details and times can be found at the National Rail Enquiries website. Taxis can be hailed at Brighton station if required.
The Barcelo Old Ship Hotel is 30 miles (45km) from London Gatwick Airport. Travel to Brighton from Gatwick takes approx 45 minutes by car or 35 minutes by train. |
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Special rates of £31 B&B per person per night (based on 2 sharing) and £49 B&B (single) have been negotiated with the fabulous four star Barcelo Old Ship Hotel. To book a room email us telling us check in date / check out date / no of guests / room type. There is a £10 discount on the entry fee for those players staying 4 nights at the venue if booked through e2e4 Chess. If you wish to share a room, but have no-one to share with, please tell us and we will try to put you in touch with similar individuals.
This event is only possible thanks to the support of the Old Ship Hotel. If you are staying in Brighton, please stay at the venue if you want the event to continue. There is a hefty discount off of the entry fee if you do! |
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Refreshments Tea, coffee, alcoholic and soft drinks, sandwiches, snacks etc will be available, as well as a fully licensed restaurant, within the tournament venue for the duration of the event. Only refreshments purchased from the hotel may be consumed on hotel premises. Smoking No smoking is allowed within the hotel buildings. |
