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About the Congress

​The Congress is a 5 round Swiss tournament in 4 Sections (all ECF rated)

The Open Section (FIDE rated)

The Boniface Section (FIDE rated) is for players rated under 1950

The Gammon Section is for players rated under 1750

The Foundation Section is for players rated under 1550

Rate of Play

All moves to be completed in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment after each completed move

All moves must be recorded

Playing Schedule

Round 1:  Friday 18:30

Admission to the Playing Area on the Friday evening will be from 18:15

Round 2:  Saturday 09:30  Round 3: Saturday 14:30

Round 4:  Sunday 09:30  Round 5: Sunday  14:30

Default Time

30 Minutes after the above scheduled start times

Byes

Except for Round 5, players may request one half point bye

 

Results and Pairings

Pairings will be effected using FIDE approved program

Results will be published on the appropriate chess websites

The current FIDE Laws of Chess will apply

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