AlphaChess Duality – Key Information

Chess event vibe
Tournament Format
Speeds
• Rapid: 6× 20+5 (FIDE/ECF-rated, one large section – may be accelerated)
• Blitz: 9× 3+2 (FIDE/ECF-rated)
Default time: 10 minutes
Playing schedule clock
Timetable
Rapid
Round 1 – 10:15
Round 2 – 11:15
Round 3 – 12:15
Round 4 – 13:45
Round 5 – 14:45
Round 6 – 15:45
Rapid Prize-giving – 17:00

Blitz
Round 1 – 18:00
Round 5 – 19:30 (approx)
Blitz Prize-giving – 20:30
Venue
Venue & Location
Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
Get directions
• 20 min train from King’s Cross
• 5 min from J24 M25
• Plenty of parking nearby
ECF membership
ECF Membership
Must be Gold or Platinum ECF member
or pay a pay-to-play fee to the ECF on entry
Chess trophies
Prize Fund
Total: £370
Full prize fund below.
Food
Food & Refreshments
Daytime menu with lunch, snacks & drinks
Cafés, restaurants & supermarkets nearby

Duality

Enter the AlphaChess Duality on 28th February 2026 in Wyllyotts Theatre — our modern venue just 20 minutes from King's Cross and 5 minutes off M25 J24.

Sign Up Entries

Full Prize Breakdown

Rapid Tournament

1st: £80
2nd: £60
3rd: £20
Top Female: £20
Rating Prize 1: £20
Rating Prize 2: £15
Random Prize: £10

Blitz Tournament

1st: £50
2nd: £30
3rd: £15
Top Female: £15
Rating Prize 1: £15
Rating Prize 2: £10
Random Prize: £10

Total Prize Fund: £370 (based on 30+ entrants — scaled proportionally if fewer)

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