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Chief Arbiter: Geoff Jones Congress Director: David Welch
Including the Northern Counties Championships and the Merseyside Individual Championships
The Open Section is a British Championship Qualifying Event and is FIDE Rated
An ECF Grand Prix Congress
The World Museum, Liverpool is situated at the lower end of William Brown Street, Liverpool 3, facing the gardens of St. Georges Hall and approximately 150 metres from Lime Street Station.
Enquiries: David Welch 0151 733 1866 dave.welch@blueyonder.co.uk
SECTIONS . OPEN (Open to all players who are members of their national federation) 1st £150 2nd £75 3rd £50 Two grading prizes £50 each U185 and U170
MAJOR (Under 155) 1st £150 2nd £75 3rd £50 Two grading prizes £50 each U140 and U125
MINOR (Under 110) 1st £150 2nd £75 3rd £50 Two grading prizes £50 each U95 and U80
Team Prize:- A prize of £60 will be awarded to the best score by a team of 4 players (three to count) from a genuine club. Teams to be handed in by noon on Saturday.
NCCU Individual Championship:- The highest placed NCCU player in the Open will be NCCU Champion and will receive a free entry to the British Championships in Great Yarmouth.
Merseyside Individual Championships:- Trophies will be awarded to the best placed Merseyside player in each section. A junior trophy will also be awarded.
Entry Fee to all sections £16 There will be a £3 reduction to all categories of ECF Members, Juniors and Senior Citizens. Entries after 7/9/06 £2 surcharge.
ROUND TIMES . Saturday 16th September: 9.30am-1.30pm, 2pm-6pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm Sunday 17th September: 10am-2pm, 2.30pm-6.30pm
Prize Giving: Straight after the end of the last game.
Move Rate: 40 moves in 100 minutes then 20 minutes quickplay finish.
Grading: The 2006 ECF list will be used. If you have no grade it is a condition of entry that you give full details of any previous grade held and any recent results.
Byes: A single half point bye may be claimed in any of the first four rounds. A first round bye must be noted on the entry form. If you have no grade it is a condition of entry that you give full details of any previous grade held and any recent results.
Prize Distribution:- The organisers reserve the right to redistribute in whole or in part any other prize won by a player who has won or shared a main prize.
Conditions:- This event is run by Liverpool Chess Club. We reserve the right to refuse and return any entry or to transfer an entry from one section to another. We draw attention to the fact that we cannot be held responsible for any item lost by competitors. ENTRY FORM FOR THE LIVERPOOL CONGRESS. To be returned to David Welch, 63 Croxteth Road, Liverpool L8 3SF, telephone 0151 733 1866.
Cheques payable to Liverpool Chess Congress
Name ............................................. .... Section ........................
Address .............................................................................. . ...
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Phone No. ..................................................... Club (or area) ....................... .
Grade ...................................... . Rating .................................................. ..
ECF Number ...............................................................................................................
Please indicate if you require a first round bye. .................................................................
Entry Fee ...... .......... Late Fee ............ . . Donation ............... . Total ........................
Download an entry form in Word (67Kb) or PDF (50kb)
Travel: You are strongly advised to use public transport, as parking in central Liverpool is not readily available. Lime Street Station and national and local bus stations are all close to the venue. You can park and ride from many suburban stations.
Refreshments: The World Museum has a cafι and there are many restaurants in central Liverpool.
Mobile Phones:- These must be switched off at all times. Failure to observe this rule will result in the player losing the game.
Notice of Withdrawal:- If made before 15th September a fee of £2 will be charged. There will be no refunds after this date.
Disputes:- The Chief Arbiters decision is final.
Please supply further information if you have no grade
World Museum location map
This is the official website for the tournament www.liverpoolcongress.chess-events.org.uk webmaster: SJConnor
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