Version 1.0 last update 16th Jun 2026

Regulations

Rate of Play

40 moves in 90 minutes, followed by 30 minutes to finish the games. There is a 30 second increment from move 1.

Late Arrivals

In all rounds, late arrivals will be allowed 1 hour and then defaulted.

Pairings and Results

These will be published on chess-results.com

Conditions

A limited number of conditions for titled players will be available. Apply in confidence to Kevin Staveley.

Days with Double Rounds

The pairing for afternoon rounds will be published as soon as possible.

Any player involved in a morning game which progresses past 15:00 may request a 1 hour break from the end of the morning round.
This request must be made immediately on the conclusion of the morning game at the latest.

Byes

(Available to all players not receiving conditions). A maximum of two ½ point byes may be claimed in the first seven rounds.
Byes in rounds 1 or 2 must be requested by Monday, 6th July 2026.

Ratings

The July 2026 FIDE List will be used. Where a player does not have a FIDE Rating the latest published national rating will be used.

Exclusions

The organisers reserve the right to refuse entries without giving a reason.

Withdrawals

If a player withdraws before the 15th June 2026, half the entry fee will be returned or the entry can be transferred to the 2027 event.