AlphaChess FIDE Weekender - Details

Our vibe tonight
Tournament Details
 5 round Swiss from 10:15am
Time Control: 80+10
FIDE and ECF rated 
3 sections, Intermediate (U1550), Challengers (U1950), and Expert (1750-2400)
Entry fee starting from £55
Playing schedule clock
Playing Schedule
Round 1: Saturday 10:15
Round 2: Saturday 13:30
Round 3: Saturday 16:45
Round 4: Sunday 10:30
Round 5: Sunday 13:30
Default: 20 min  
Venue
Venue
Downstairs of Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
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 £750!
Go to Prize Table
Chess trophies
Food and Refreshments
The theatre serving 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.

AlphaChess FIDE Weekender

Enter the AlphaChess FIDE Weekender, held in a theatre just 20 minutes train ride away from King's Cross Station.

Important links for May 3-4

Dates for 2025

May 3-4
June 28-29
August 16-17
Sep 6-7
Oct 4-5
Nov 15-16

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

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Prize Table
Prize Intermediate Challengers Expert
First £80 £100 £150
Second £50 £60 £70
Third OR
Top Female*
£30 £40 £50
Rating Prize £30 £35 £35
Random Prize £20 £30
Junior Good Performance Plaque

(*) If 3+ entries who play all 5 rounds

Entry Fee Structure
Rating Intermediate (U1550) Challengers (U1950) Expert (U2400)
0-1549 £55 £65 X
1550-1749 X £55 X
1750-1949 X £55 £65
1950-2399 X X £55
Which Section Can I Enter?

Join players of your level and compete for exciting prizes! Enter your rating to find the perfect section for you.

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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