The next planned events are:-
Uxbridge
International : 11-15 August 2010
A further series of all play alls. These events are open to
players of all standards. We have two Masters sections which
are open to all and in which IM norms can be obtained as well as a
Women's only section where WIM norms are obtainable. There are three
Challengers sections (for players rated 1900 -2250) and two Major
tournaments (for players below 2000) . Places are limited and
going fast. As at 9 July we have one place left in the
Masters, two in the Women's, six in the Challengers and two in the Major.
We recommend that you check the current situation by clicking here.
If you want to play we recommend you enter today.
Sunningdale Chess Congress : 10-12 September 2010
A 5 round weekend swiss, in extremely pleasant and comfortable surroundings. The Open and the Major will be FIDE rated which gives players of all standards an opportunity to play a FIDE rated events whilst all sections offer top prize funds. And, of course, the hotel offers big discounts to our chess players.
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 Sheffiled. 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 9 round FIDE rated swiss, with great prize money, including £100 rating prizes 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 norm opportunities (subject to the usual playing strength criteria).
Why go abroad for international competition? 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. Enter the event now!
e2e4 Uxbridge Young Masters : 24-28 October 2010
A very special 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.
Why go abroad for international competition, when e2e4 brings it to your doorstep!
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 Brigton 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 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 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.