Chess 4U
7th Somerset New Year Chess Congress
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January 2025 at the Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon
Online entry is now closed. If you would like to go on to the reserve please email chess4u23@gmail.com
Venue
Walton Park Hotel, Wellington Terrace.Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7BL. Tel: 01275 874253
www.waltonparkhotel.co.uk
www.waltonparkhotel.co.uk
Enquiries
Mrs Rebecca Gardiner, 18 May Gardens, Lanner, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 6AR
Email: chess4u23@gmail.com
Telephone: 01209 217210 (Calls before 9 o'clock p.m., please) 07368 424309 (number only in use during chess weekend)
During the congress, in an emergency, telephone the Walton Park Hotel 01275 874253
Email: chess4u23@gmail.com
Telephone: 01209 217210 (Calls before 9 o'clock p.m., please) 07368 424309 (number only in use during chess weekend)
During the congress, in an emergency, telephone the Walton Park Hotel 01275 874253
Controller
John Constable
Tournament Sections
Major
For players rated below 2050
For players rated below 2050
Intermediate
For players rated below 1750
For players rated below 1750
Minor
For players rated below 1550
For players rated below 1550
The ECF December 2024 ratings list will be used for entries.
Prizes
Prize fund expected to be £400 per section, subject to the number of entries received.
Ungraded players are not eligible to win grading prizes and can only receive 50% of any prize money.
Entry Fees
£37 for all sections to ECF members at Gold level and above.
ECF Bronze members and non-members must pay an additional ‘pay to play’ fee at the new rate of £15
Entries will be received on a first come, first served basis with capacity limited to 80
Timetable for Playing Sections
| Round 1 | Saturday | 0930 |
| Round 2 | Saturday | 1400 |
| Round 3 | Saturday | 1830 |
| Round 4 | Sunday | 1000 |
| Round 5 | Sunday | 1430 |
Default and re-pairing
30 minutes after the scheduled start times.
Byes
Except for round 5, players may request one half-point bye.
Rates of Play
All moves in 75 minutes, plus 30 second per move increment from move 1.
Entry and Payment
Entries can be made by post, or using the online entry form.
Payment to be made with a cheque payable to Chess 4U or by Bank Transfer to Chess 4U, Sort Code: 30-13-42, Account Number: 12757768. Please reference your name and WEY.
Accommodation
Walton Park Hotel, Wellington Terrace.Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7BL. Tel: 01275 874253
www.waltonparkhotel.co.uk
www.waltonparkhotel.co.uk
We have negotiated the following special rates for chess players staying at the hotel.
Single occupancy bed & breakfast Friday & Saturday £75, Sunday £55
Double occupancy bed & breakfast Friday & Saturday £85, Sunday £75
How to get to the congress
If coming by car, leave the M5 at J20, head for the seafront and turn right. (It’s that simple.) There is ample car parking at the hotel.
If coming by train, alight at Yatton. This is about 4 miles away. There is a not particularly frequent bus service from Yatton to Clevedon, but you may wish to use a taxi.
Congress information
The congress brochure, is at somerset-brochure.pdf.