FUSION

Fusion is an innovative evening event run by AlphaChess — five games of FIDE-rated rapid chess, closing the night with one thrilling game of Freestyle Chess (Chess960).

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AlphaChess Fusion – Key Information

Chess event vibe
Tournament Format
MODES
• Rapid: 5× 10+2 (FIDE/ECF-rated, one large section – may be accelerated)
• Freestyle: 1× 10+2 (official FIDE Chess960 rules – Appendix F)
Players get 2 minutes to study the generated Freestyle position before clocks start.
Playing schedule clock
Timetable (Friday evenings)
Rapid Rd 1 – 18:00
Rapid Rd 2 – 18:30
Rapid Rd 3 – 19:00
Rapid Rd 4 – 19:30
Rapid Rd 5 – 20:00
Rapid Prize-giving – 20:30
Freestyle – 20:35
Venue
Venue & Location
Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
Get directions
• < 5 min walk from Potters Bar station
• 15 min train from Finsbury Park, 20 min from King’s Cross
• 5 min from J24 M25, 7 min from South Mimms Services (A1(M))
• Plenty of parking nearby
Chess hand
ECF Pay to Play Fee
Must be members of the ECF at Gold or above or a £16 pay to play fee applies
Chess trophies
Rapid Prize Fund
1st – £80
2nd – £40
3rd – £20
Top female – £20
Rating Prize 1 – £25
Rating Prize 2 – £15
Random Prize – £15

National Rapid Freestyle Grand Prix – Freestyle games across the year contribute to annual standings.
Special Prize from Brainstormchess

Brainstormchess have donated one free entry to one of their 2026 events as a prize for the next Fusion event.

They are currently running a strong FIDE Blitz Grand Prix with over £1600+ in prizes.

More about the Prize
Chess trophies
Food & Refreshments
On-site café open. Pub opposite.
Cafés, restaurants, fast food, supermarkets – all within 3-minute walk.

Choose Your Fusion Date

Please use the dropdown above to select an event

2026 Fusion Dates

13th February
24th April
17th July
4th September
2nd October
20th November
11th December

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