Copy of Berkshire Open Event - Chess Tournament

Copy of Berkshire Open Event - Chess Tournament

2024-25 BJCA Open Event - Chess Tournament

By Berkshire Junior Chess Association

Date and time

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:45 - 17:30 GMT+1

Location

Nine Mile Ride Primary School

430 Finchampstead Road Finchampstead RG40 3RB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

About this event

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-24 (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 - available to 22.00 on Friday 11-Jul-25

  • Late entry: +£5 - available to 19.00 on Saturday 12-Jul-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

Frequently asked questions

What time should I arrive?

Please make sure you arrive by 13.30 as late arrives are very disruptive

How will I know where to go at the venue?

Signs in the car park next to the school will guide you onto the school site

What should I do when I arrive at the school?

Please use the the sign-in sheet at the school entrance to show that you have arrived

Will refreshments be available on the day?

In Spring 2025 : Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available free of charge. Snacks can be purchased from the local shops.

Are there any local shops?

There is a Co-op convenience store and Londis located on the Finchampstead Road next to the school

Where will the chess tournaments be played?

Most likely in classrooms (entry dependent)

Is there a room for parents / non-chess players?

Several rooms will be available to use, separate from the room being used to play chess

When should players be in the chess playing room?

Chess players should be seated at the board by 13.40 for a prompt start at 13:45

How will I check the player pairings and results

Pairings, results and cross tables will be published live online during the tournament to the UTU Swiss website @ http://results.utuswiss.co.uk/

Where can I park?

Parking is available in the (free) public car park next to school and on the school playground

Organised by

Berkshire Junior Chess Association (“BJCA”) is affiliated to the Berkshire Chess Association and promotes chess for junior (aged eighteen or younger) players who reside or attend a school in the Royal County of Berkshire.

Kate Tunstall is Secretary of the Berkshire Junior Chess Association and may be contacted on:

  • secretary@bjca.org.uk
  • (0118) 932 8346
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