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The AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon is a festival of varying tempos! Test your chess in all three time controls in the UK's Chess Triathlon!

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AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon - Details

Tournament Details
Tournament Details
The AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon is a festival of varying tempos!
Standard: 3 rounds Swiss, Time Control: 80+10
Rapid: 6 rounds Swiss, Time Control: 10+5
Blitz: 9 rounds Swiss, Time Control: 3+2
FIDE and ECF rated
Entry fee for all three tournaments: £70
£10 female cashback when all rounds completed Flexible entries available for single games, speeds, or days
Playing Schedule
Playing Schedule
Saturday
10:15: 1 round of 80+10 (3 hrs)
13:15: Lunch (30 mins)
13:45: 1 round of 80+10 (3 hrs)
16:45: Dinner (30 mins)
17:15: 9 rounds of 3+2 (2 hrs 30 mins)
Sunday
10:15: 1 round of 80+10 (3 hrs)
13:15: Lunch (45 mins)
13:45: 6 rounds of 10+5 (4 hrs)
17:45: Prizegiving
Wyllyotts Theatre Venue
Venue
Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD
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Chess hand representing black and white pieces
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
Complete prize fund
Includes random cash prizes in all sections with 10+ players.
Food and refreshments
Food and Refreshments
The theatre serves a range of drinks and light snacks. There are also convenience stores, restaurants and takeaways close to[...]

AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon

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Regulations & Rules

Full details of the regulations and rules for the AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon, including points weighting, complete prize fund, and more, can be found in the official document below.

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Upcoming Dates

June 6-7 2026.
September 26-27 2026.

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