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Bangor's Chess Congress is a Rapidplay competition; a 6 Round Swiss Tournament with 30 minutes on the clock completed in a single day. The Congress is traditionally held in late September, not long before the regular League Season begins. Because of this timing, it is often the first time local Chess players meet together since the previous years league season ended in May, and of course a good opportunity to get back into competitive chess. Still, the Congress is as much a social occassion as a competitive chess event. Make a date in your calendar!
Since 2003 the Congress has been dedicated to our club co-founder Mr. Eddie Webb who lent his name to the trophy awarded to the Congress winner. By a curious twist of fate, on the very day his cup was first played for on20 th September 2003, Eddie died after a long illness. We remember Eddie with affection as a great club man, a redoubtable opponent, and most importantly, as a friend.
- 24th Congress
- Planning is already underway for our 24th Congress; a date has not been finalised yet but it is expected to be late September 2005.
- Venue
- As usual: Groomsport Parish Hall, Groomsport
The Congress wil be a 6 Round Swiss Tournament with 30 minutes
on the clock. Recording is optional. While the Ulster chess Union
maintain a Speedplay rating list, the competition will be rated.
- Round Times:
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- 9:30 - 10:30 am
- 10:45 - 11:45 am
- 12:00 -1:00 pm
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm
- 3:15 - 4:15 pm
- 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- Entry fees and classes
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- Senior 1500+
- fee £7.00
- Junior under 1500
- fee £5.00
Split may vary depending on the number of entries (at the Controller's discretion)
Generous prizes including perpetual trophies are on offer with grading prizes open to all players