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We are delighted to launch the third Schools Chess Tournament.

 

Open to anyone Under 18 at midnight on 31.8.26 living in or attending school within a 15 mile radius of East Grinstead, or who already plays at The Bookshop.

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There are 2 sections U11 and U18.

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Prizes

U18: Book token prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Top Girl.

U11 Major and U11 Minor: Trophies for the top three places.

Trophies for the top placed player in each age group from U7 – U10.
 

School Teams

School trophy and individual medals for the three highest placed school teams. A team can consist of three or more players. The team score is calculated as the sum of the three top scoring players from one school.

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Rate of Play

Time control – 10 mins plus 5 secs a move. EPSCA rapid play rules will apply (https://www.epsca.org.uk/rules-2).

A brief explanation is always given at the start of the competition for those not familiar

with chess clocks.

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Timetable

Registration 10:10 to ensure a prompt start*

Round 1  10:30 – 11:00

Round 2  11:15 – 11:45

Round 3  12:00 – 12:30

Lunch

Round 4  13:15 – 13:45

Round 5  14:00 – 14:30

Round 6  14:45 – 15:15

Prize giving approximately 15:30

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*Please note 10:10 registration to ensure a prompt start at 10:30. Unregistered players arriving after 10:10 will miss round 1. A half point bye may be awarded at the organisers’ discretion.

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Entry fees

Early Entry (5 or more days before the event)

Late Entry (within 5 days of the event)

We work hard in advance of each event to ensure you have the best possible experience. Entries close at 6pm the day before the event to allow time to prepare the tournament. Entries on the day cause considerable disruption and result in the event starting late.

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Therefore, players who turn up on the day without prior registration incur an additional late fee of £5 per player.

Supervision of Children

The organisers and their helpers cannot accept responsibility for juniors.

Children under the age of 8 years will not be allowed to participate unless supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the whole event.

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Children over the age of 8 years may be supervised by an adult nominated by their parents (though this cannot be a coach). However, parents/guardians should note that they are still ultimately responsible for their children at all times and in all places during this event (including whilst their children are in session with a coach or playing a game during a tournament).

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Photographs and Database

Entry to this event is on the understanding that results and photographs may be used for publicity including in the press, and on our website. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please let an organiser know at registration.

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Your details will also be held on our database for the purposes of advising you of chess events. We never share your details with third parties.

Disclaimer

The Organisers and their helpers accept no responsibility for any damage, theft or accident to the person or property of any competitor, trainee or other visitor at this event. Nor are they responsible for the effects of actions of anyone else attending this event.