An English Chess Federation Grand Prix event and an East Anglian Grand Prix event.
A five round Swiss Tournament in four sections: Open, Major (u1900), Inter (u1700) and Minor (u1500)
The rate of play will be: All moves in 90 minutes plus a 15 second increment per move from move one.
The Moreton Hall Community Centre, home of the Bury St Edmunds Chess Club, is easily accessible from junction 44 or 45 of the A14.
Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP32 7EE
There is free parking at the venue, with additional spaces nearby.
You will need to display a permit in your vehicle. Entrants will be sent details of how to print their own permit or will be able to obtain one at the event.
In addition to enjoying the chess, we want you to have a good time away from the board too.
We're very proud of our record of attracting some amazing chess players to the Bury St Edmunds Congress.
Within a few yards you'll find the Moreton Hall pub, the Coffee Shop, Tesco Express and the Fish & Chip shop.
The town centre is within comfortable walking distance. If you take the right route you'll get there via the beautiful Abbey Gardens.