Please find below details of the next Frome Congress organised by the Frome Chess Club (with many helpers). The annual Frome Congress is one of the most popular and friendly Congresses in the South-West, regularly attracting between 150 and 200 entrants. The Selwood Academy venue has comfortable playing conditions. The restaurant, bookstall and analysis areas are separate from the playing areas and there is ample (free) car parking. The Congress includes the Somerset Championships. The Open is FIDE-rated.
The organisers reserve the right to require additional mitigations against COVID-19, such as the compulsory wearing of face masks in the tournament hall. The final decision will be made shortly before the start of the congress, based on the government regulations in force at the time. Online entries and Congress leaflet/brochure will be made available as soon as possible. Please bear with them while they make the final arrangements.
You may register your interest by emailing info@somersetchess.org. We will contact you when all the details are finalised.
The 31st FROME CHESS CONGRESS DETAILS:
May 13th – 15th 2022
Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF
Selwood Academy – (photo by Brendan O’Gorman 2016)
Tournaments
Four 5-round Swiss tournaments with 4-hour playing sessions
Please note that all fees and prizes are subject to confirmation. No entries will be accepted at this time.
Section
|
Grade Limit
|
Entry Fee*
(not including any
applicable ECF fee
or Junior discount) |
Prizes
|
Open
(FIDE-rated) |
None |
£32 |
First = £200, Second = £150, Third = £100
Denys Bonner trophy |
| Major |
Under 1950 |
£23 |
First = £150, Second = £125, Third = £90
Leon York memorial trophy |
| Intermediate |
Under 1750 |
£23 |
First = £150, Second = £125, Third = £90
Roy Hossell trophy |
| Minor |
Under 1500 |
£23 |
First = £150, Second = £125, Third = £90
Cyril Chapman and Jean Mackereth (for ungraded players) trophies |
* For late entries after 1st May add £3
ECF Fees
In the Open section there is no charge for Gold or Platinum ECF members.
Otherwise: FIDE registered players with a non-English affiliation £1.50. All other players £11
In all other sections there is no charge for Silver, Gold or Platinum ECF members. Otherwise £9
Junior Discount
There is a £5 discount for all Juniors under 18 on 1st September 2021.
Trophies and Cash Prizes
Somerset trophies are awarded to the highest placed Somerset player in each section.
Dependent on entry, there will be at least one grading prize in each section.
Team prize of £50 for genuine club teams of 4 players.
Except in the Open tournament, no ungraded player may win higher than the value of the third prize.
Playing Schedule
| Friday |
18.50 Opening
19.00 Round 1 |
| Saturday |
10.00 Round 2
15.00 Round 3 |
| Sunday |
10.00 Round 4
15.00 Round 5 |
Players will be defaulted if not present within 30 minutes of start of round.
Rate of Play
All Sections: 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move from start of game.
Byes
A half-point bye may be claimed in any one of Rounds 1,2,3 or 4.
Bookstall
Bookstall and sets supplied by Chess Direct
Refreshments
We hope to provide hot and cold drinks and lunches on-site — to be confirmed.
Grading Information
The January 2022 ECF standardplay grading list will be used to determine eligiblity for a section.
It is a condition of entry that all entrants agree that their results will be forwarded to the ECF for grading.
Conditions of Entry and Competition Rules
The full Conditions of Entry and Competition Rules are here.
