Hours of Play

Saturday 7th October Sunday 8th October
(Doors open 08:30) (Doors open 08:30)
Round 1: 09:30 Round 4: 09:30
Round 2: 14:00 Round 5: 14:00
Round 3: 18:30 Prize Giving: 18:00 approx

Rate of Play

All moves in 90 minutes plus a 15 second increment per move from move one.

Rating

All games played in this congress will be submitted to the ECF for rating. It is a condition of entry that entrants’ rating information will be published on the ECF website. Original August ratings will be used for allocation to sections, but for pairings and rating prizes, we’ll be using orignial October ratings.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones must be switched off in the playing area, and must not be on a player’s person at any time during their game. Any player whose mobile phone makes any sound during play, or who is found to be using or consulting any device capable of suggesting chess moves, will be immediately defaulted that game.

Late arrivals

Players arriving more than 30 minutes after the scheduled round start time will be defaulted. Players without opponents should expect to be re-paired 30 minutes after the start of a round.

Byes

A bye may be taken in any of rounds 1 to 4, provided this is requested with entry. Byes can also be arranged during the event, but any bye should be requested prior to the pairing of the relevant round.

Payment

Entries can be made online from the Congress website, using PayPal to make payment. Alternatively, cheques payable to Bury St Edmunds Chess Congress should be sent, together with the completed entry form, to Steve Lovell, Congress Secretary, at the address near the foot of the home page. Payment by bank transfer can be made upon request to the Congress Secretary.

Website

Entrants’ names and ratings, along with pairings and results, will be displayed on the Congress website.

Photography

Any photographs taken at the event may be used for publicity purposes. If any entrant objects to this, they must inform the Congress Director or Congress Secretary.

Bookstall

A bookstall will be provided by Chess & Bridge.

Refreshments

There will be free, self-service, tea and coffee facilities available. We don’t know how often we’ll be able to refresh the supply of clean crockery, but we’ll at least have a fresh supply each morning. Thirsty players are advised to bring their own reusable cup!

The bar at the venue will be open from around noon on both days. They don’t offer much to eat, but there is a Tesco express within a two-minute walk, and a coffee-shop not much further away

No Smoking

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building.

Car Parking

Drivers will need to display a parking permit on their vehicle’s dashboard. To save admin at the event, we’d like attendees to print these off for themselves from our website. The link to access the permit will be emailed to entrants over the weekend prior to the tournament (with a reminder a few days later). We’re aware that some may not have access to a printer, so we’ll also be able to give out permits at the event where required. Drivers will be able to choose from any of the three Moreton Hall car parks. One of these is at the venue itself, and the others are just a short walk away. If space is in short supply, we’ll also be able to use the field by the venue as “overflow parking”.

Accommodation

We hope to arrange special rates at the Dragonfly hotel. For more details and for other options please visit our Accommodation page.

Right to refuse entry

The Congress Director reserves the right to refuse entry without being required to state a reason.

Constitution

The Bury St Edmunds Chess Congress is governed by a constitution, as approved by our parent body the Bury Area Chess League.

Disputes

In all matters, the Congress Director’s decision is final.

Event Insurance Details (Public Liability)

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