Frequently Asked Questions
1. When do the Championships begin?
The main Championship event starts on Monday 25th
July at 2.15pm. A rapidplay takes place on Sunday 24th starting at
11.00am. Further details can be found on the
Schedules page and the Main events page.
2. Where are the events taking place?
All events including the Championship are taking
place at Ponds Forge, a world class venue at the
heart of the Sheffield. It is an International
Sports Centre with fantastic facilities and exciting opportunities for
sport, leisure and entertainment. See more information about it on our
Venue page. Spectators to the chess are welcome and admission
is free.
3. Are there any events for Beginners and Juniors?
Yes there are organised events for players of all
ability, age and experience. Specific details about Junior Events can be
seen here.
4. Who do I send my entry form to?
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entries should be sent to: |
Congress Secretary,
Roger Edwards,
British Chess Championships,
PO Box 2701,
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 9AL, UK. |
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Cheques/postal orders
should be crossed and made payable to the
English Chess Federation
and sent with
your entry form. To assist with the smooth
running of the Championships please return your
form as soon as possible.
Click to download an entry form (2-page
PDF).
5. When is the deadline for
entries?
| There are two main
deadline dates: |
Monday 4th July |
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Saturday 18th July (for
Junior events, Rapidplays &
Weekenders only) |
The Main
Events page has more specific details for
each event, marked in
red. Note: Entries can be
sent at any time and when processed your name
will appear on the
Entrants page. 6. As a
Competitor what other information do I need to
know? See the
Information for Competitors section which
includes useful tips, guidance and links.
7. I still haven't booked my accommodation.
What choices do I have? Take a look at our
Accommodation page
where you will find details about a whole range
of options. Booking early is advisable as
Sheffield is a popular attraction during the
summer months. If you
follow this link you can find out all the
details of the different options and can book
online.
https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/YSTBRITISHCHESS11
8. When is the Congress
Programme going to be available?
The congress programme is available
here for download or
if you prefer, read it online. You are strongly
advised to make yourself aware of the contents
before the Championships begin.
9. I would like to make a
donation towards the Congress funds. How can I
do this? Simply send a cheque or
postal order to the Congress Secretary's address
above made payable to the English Chess
Federation. If you would prefer to send a donation
separately and not part of an entry,
just add a small note to identify it as such,
thank you. 10. My question is not answered on
this page. What should I do? Take
a look at the
Information for Competitors section or
download the
Entry Brochure which has a lot of useful
information too.
If your question is specifically
about your entry to an event send a short
email to the
Congress Secretary.
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