Taunton Chess Club Rapid Tournament

Saturday 17 January 2026

Play will commence at 9:30 and finish by 16:30
Prize giving and photos 16:30 to 17:00

Fee: £5 for each entrant
Payment & completed forms to be received by Saturday 10 January 2026. Completed entry form to be handed to Roger Newton  or emailed to tauntonchessclub@gmail.com 

Late entries or entries on the day will NOT be accepted

Payment can be made by electronic bank transfer or cash.
Name: Taunton Chess Club
Sort Code: 30-90-90
Account Number: 44813260
Please use your full name + RAPID as a reference on the payment.

There will be 8 rounds using ratings as at 1 Jan 2026. Each player has 15 mins on the clock, no increments. Please note that this tournament is not eligible for ECF grading and games are therefore unrated

Cash Prizes: Maximum of one prize per person

1st Overall £40; 2nd Overall £20;
1st Under 1500 £25; 2nd Under 1500 £15;
1st Junior, Under 16’s £20
1st Senior over 65 £20

Bring your own packed lunch – Hot drinks available – Tesco Express 50m away