AlphaChess FIDE Weekender - Details

Tournament Details

5 round Swiss from 10:15am
Time Control: 80+10
FIDE and ECF rated
3 sections, Intermediate (U1550), Challengers (U1750), and Expert (1750-2400)
Entry fee starting from £55

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

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).

Prize fund

(based on 30 entrants)
We boast a phenomenal prize fund above £750!
Go to Prize Table

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.

AlphaChess FIDE Weekender

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

Use our guided entry form, perfect for those new to tournaments: here

Select Date (changes the buttons):

Important links for June 28-29

Upcoming Dates for 2025

June 28-29
September 6-7
October 4-5
November 15-16

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

Next Event Countdown:

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< (2.5+/5) Plaque Plaque Plaque

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< (2.5+/5)	Plaque	Plaque	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

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?

Enter your OTB rating:
I don't have an OTB rating

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

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.)

Explore Our Picflow Gallery

Containing photos from the FIDE Weekender series, available for free download if you credit AlphaChess. Other pictures can be found on the Chess-Results gallery.

Visit the Gallery