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Leek Chess Congress
A Stars Barred Congress with a difference,
for players graded under 220
A qualifying event for the 2012 British Championships This guide is simply intended to give you an idea of what to expect if you are interested in taking part the Leek chess Congress.
More details can be found on entry forms, or from Roger Edwards (contact details in the right hand column).
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Where is it held?
Leek, Staffordshire.
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 Timetable
| Friday |
Round 1 |
7.00 - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday |
Round 2 |
10.00 am - 2.00 pm |
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Round 3 |
2.45 - 6.45 pm |
| Sunday |
Round 4 |
10.00 am - 2.00 pm |
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Round 5 |
2.45 - 6.45 pm |
Players can request a half point bye in any round except round 5.
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 Rate of play
Each player has 110 minutes to complete all their moves in each game.
Every time a player makes a move, 10 seconds will be added to the time that player has to make all their moves.
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How is its organised?
Open section
For players graded under 220.
This section is open to all players and will be FIDE rated.
The British Championship qualifier in this section will have their entry fee paid.
Main sections
For players graded under 170.
All entrants to the Main section will be listed in descending grading order and then placed into grading sections, with up to 36 players in each section.
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Prizes.
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes,
plus a slow starter prize.
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Team Competition
For the 2011 Leek Congress there is a team competition, for teams of four who are bona-fide members of a club, with the best three to count.
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 Refreshments.
A selection of drinks and light refreshments, available during playing hours.
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Entry forms |
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The 2011 Leek Congress will be held on the weekend of:
9th to 11th September 2011.
At:
Westwood College
(formerly High School),
Leek,
Staffordshire,
ST13 8NP
Entry forms
 Entry form
If you have any questions about the Leek Congress, or you think you might be interested in taking part, please contact
Roger Edwards
Email:  .
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