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Under 21 |
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A traditional part of the Staffordshire Congress was the
Staffordshire Under 21 Championship.
The highest scoring Staffordshire player in the Premier section, who was under 21 on 1st September before the congress receives the title
Staffordshire Under 21 Champion.
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Staffordshire Chess Congress Details may change slightly from year to year, but this page is intended to explain the basics of the Staffordshire Chess 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 David Anderton (Contact details in the right hand column).
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Where is it held?
The 2012 Staffordshire Congresses will be held in Bloxwich, Walsall.
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 Timetable
Saturday 14 April 2012
Round 1 10.00 am - 1.30 pm
Round 2 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Round 3 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Sunday 15 April 2012
Round 4 10.00 am - 1.30 pm
Round 5 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Players may request a half-point bye in any one of the first 4 rounds at the time of entry.
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 Rate of play
36 moves in 90 minutes.
After black has completed their 36th move, both clocks are set back 15 minutes, with the game to be completed in the remaining time.
If a player does not arrive within 30 minutes of start of play, their opponent will be re-paired if possible.
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 Refreshments.
Light refreshments will be available.
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How is its organised?
There are three separate sections.
Premier
Open to all players
Major
Players graded under 160
Minor
Players graded under 120
Ungraded players should provide details of any congress and league results, or former grades.
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Prizes.
There are prizes for first, second and third place in each section.
Additional grading, junior and senior prizes may be available.
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Entry fees
£25 for the open section
£20 for adults in the Major and Minor sections
£16 for junior players.
(Junior players must have been under 18 on 1st September 2011)
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Half-point bye
The last round on Saturday starts at 6.30 pm and may not finish until 9 pm.
It is Saturday, but young players in particular may prefer not to be out that late.
For any of the first four rounds, players can claim a half point bye.
That means half a point will be added to your total score, but you do not have to stay for that game.
If you want to claim a bye, you must indicate on the entry form which round you are claiming it for.
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Champions 2011 |
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The current holders of Staffordshire titles are:
Staffordshire Champion
This trophy has not been competed for for several years
The trophy was last won by
Lawrence Cooper IM.
Staffordshire
Under 21 Champion
Craig Whitfield.
Craig is also the current British Under 16 Champion
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Entry forms |
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In 2012, the Staffordshire Congress will be held on the weekend of:
14th & 15th April 2012.
At:
Bloxwich Leisure Centre
High Street,
Bloxwich,
Walsall,
WS3 2DA
Entry forms
 Entry form
 Entry form
If you have any questions about the congress, or think you might be interested in taking part, please contact
David Anderton.
David is currently the British Senior Champion.
Email:  .
Tel: 07970 986373
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Public Transport |
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West Midlands public transport journey planners and timetables can be found on the:
Traveline Midlands website.
(Tel: 0871 200 22 33).
You should check details before making your journey, but for your guidance:
From Birmingham New Street Railway Station:
Take the 51 bus to Walsall bus station (about 40 minutes), then the 301 bus to Bloxwich High St (about 5 to 10 minutes).
There is about 5 minutes walking time in total.
From Walsall Railway Station:
Walk to Stafford Street, Walsall (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Then take the 301 bus to Bloxwich High Street (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Travel times are estimated, but do not include waiting times etc.
Bloxwich railway station is also near the venue.
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