AlphaChess FIDE Classical - Details

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Tournament Details
5 round Swiss from 10:15am
Time Control: 80+10
FIDE and ECF rated
3 sections, Walnut (U1550), Rosewood (U1800), and Ebony (1750-2400)
2026 entry fee starting from £60, £10 female cashback upon completion of all rounds
Playing schedule clock
Playing Schedule
Round 1: Saturday 10:15
Round 2: Saturday 13:45
Round 3: Saturday 17:15
Round 4: Sunday 10:15
Round 5: Sunday 13:45
Default: 20 min
Venue
Venue
Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ
Get directions
The venue is close to Potters Bar Station.
Chess hand, it's all about the black and white
ECF Membership
You must be a Gold or Platinum English Chess Federation member to join this tournament (or a pay to play fee applies).
Chess trophies
Prize fund
(based on 30 entrants)
We boast a phenomenal prize fund above £925!
Go to Prize Table
Chess trophies
Food and Refreshments
The theatre serves a range of drinks and light snacks. There are also convenience stores, restaurants and takeaways close to the venue, as well as a Sainsbury's by the station.
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29–30 August 2026
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A 5-round accelerated Swiss for players rated under 2000 FIDE & ECF.
Enjoy over £1000 in prizes if 40+ entrants, including a £250 first prize and a dedicated female prize fund.

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Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar

AlphaChess FIDE Classical

Enter the AlphaChess FIDE Classical, held in a theatre just a 20-minute train ride from King's Cross Station.

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Upcoming Dates for 2026

August 29-30
October 17-18
XMAS EDITION : December 19-20

Love it? Come again! Our recurring events ensure you never miss out on the excitement.

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Prize Table

Junior trophy distribution available on congress

Classical Rounds Prizes
Entry Fee Structure
Rating Walnut (U1550) Rosewood (U1800) Ebony (U2400)
0-1549£60£70X
1550-1749X£60X
1750-1799X£60£70
1800-2399XX£60
Which Section Can I Enter?

Sections are determined solely by your FIDE OTB rating. Join players of your level and compete for exciting prizes!

Chess rapid games

BONUS!

Free Rapid Games All Weekend

We're also offering FREE FIDE and ECF-rated rapid games (10+5) all weekend for those who finish rounds early enough (and can find a willing opponent). Enjoy more chess action and keep the competitive spirit alive between rounds!

(There is an additional £15 pay-to-play fee for those who don't have an ECF Gold membership that all goes to the English Chess Federation, not to us.)

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