A Berkshire Junior Chess Association Open Event - Chess Tournament.
The Tournament
- Is open to all regardless of home location
- Is for junior chess players who are younger than 18 on 31-Aug-25 (not just Under 11 players 🙂)
- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at the event
- Sections will be determined by entries
Entry
Tournament entry fee: £11.50 - available to 22.00 on Friday 19-Sep-25
- Late entry: +£5 - available to 19.00 on Saturday 20-Sep-25
Results will be submitted for ECF rating
- Non-ECF members: +£3
- Minimum Junior Gold membership required to avoid this additional fee
Photography
- No photography is permitted within the playing area during play
- Any photos taken are for private use only and not to be shared on any social media platform
Schedule
Tournament(s) consists of 6 rounds
Each game will use Fischer timing
- Start with 10 minutes + 5 seconds per move
Notes:
- The tournament starts at our new earlier time
- The round times may vary slightly as required
13.15 : Arrive
13.30: Parent Introduction
13.40: Players seated at board
13.45: Round 1
14.20: Round 2
14.55: Round 3
15.30: Round 4
16:05: Round 5
16.40: Round 6
17.15: Prize Giving
Facilities
Detailed instructions for the venue are emailed directly after purchasing a ticket
The chess photo at the top of the page is a royalty free image by Carlos Esteves on Unsplash
