About the Congress
The Bristol Chess Congress is held twice a year in the 6th Form Common Room at Bristol Grammar School (BGS), University Road, Bristol.
The Congress is an ECF Grand Prix 5 round Swiss tournament in 3 sections
The Open Section is FIDE rated
The Major is for players graded under 160
The Minor is for players graded under 120
Entry Fees: Open £33 Major £27 Minor £22
Make cheques payable to Bristol & District Chess League and
post the entry to Igor Doklestic, 81 Reedley Road, Bristol, BS9 3TB
or pay by bank transfer! (see the entry form for all details)
Prize money
Open 1st £300 2nd £150 3rd £75
Major 1st £160 2nd £80 3rd £40
Minor 1st £140 2nd £70 3rd £35
If ties occur, prize money will be shared equally.
Junior & Grading prizes will be awarded if entries permit.
Prizes will be increased in proportion to the number of entries.
Round Times
Round 1: Friday 18:40
(entries received after Wednesday 12th February will be accepted at Organizer's discretion +£3)
Round 2: Saturday 10:00 Round 3: Saturday 15:00
Round 4: Sunday 10:00 Round 5: Sunday 15:00
All moves to be completed in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increments
Pairings will be effected using the FIDE approved Program