ECF Grand Prix

This is an English Chess Federation Grand Prix event.

Registered with the ECF for game fee.

Accomodation

If needed, details about hotels etc available in the Leek area can be obtained from

Leek Tourist Information Office,
Market Square,
Leek,
Staffordshire.
ST13 5HH

Tel: 01538 483741

Leek Rapidplay Chess Congress

A 9 round rapidplay event

Details may change slightly from year to year, but this page is intended to explain the basics of the Leek Rapidplay Congress.  It should give you an idea of how it is organised, and what to expect if you are interested in taking part.  More details can be found either on entry forms, or from Robert Milner (Contact details in the right hand column).

Introduction
This is a one day competition for players graded under 190, with 15 minutes per player per game.

Where is it held?
Leek, Staffordshire.

Timetable

Round 1 10.00 am
Round 2 10.50 am
Round 3 11.40 am
Round 4 12.30 pm
Round 5 1.30 pm
Round 6 2.20 pm
Round 7 3.10 pm
Round 8 4.00 pm
Round 9 5.00 pm

How is its organised?
Cheddleton section
Open to all players graded under 190

St Edward's section
Open to all players graded under 130.

Rate of play
Each player has 15 minutes to complete all their moves in each game.  The 2005 Laws of Chess for Rapidplay games will apply.

Refreshments.
A selection of drinks and light refreshments will be available during playing hours.

Prizes in all sections.
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes,
plus 3 grading prizes.

Entry forms

The 2008 Leek Rapidplay Congress was held on:

Sunday 8th June 2008

At:
St Edward's CE(A) Junior High School,
Westwood Road,
Leek,
Staffordshire,
ST13 8DN

If you have any questions about the Leek Rapidplay, or think you might be interested in playing next time it is held, please contact

Robert Milner
Tel: 01782 550112

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