SOMERSET COUNTY CHESS ASSOCIATION



Frome Chess Congress 2024

Organised by both Frome and Trowbridge Chess Clubs (with many helpers), the annual Frome Congress is one of the most popular and friendly Congresses in the South-West,
regularly attracting approximately 200 entrants.

The Selwood Academy venue has comfortable playing conditions. The restaurant, bookstall and analysis areas are separate from the playing areas and there is ample (free) car parking.
The Open section is FIDE-rated.

Please read the Congress Brochure (or the print-at-home version).

Online entry is available at https://congress.org.uk/congress/349/home

If you have any questions please email fromecongress@gmail.com.

last updated 18/12/2023

The 33rd FROME CHESS CONGRESS

May 17th - 19th 2024

Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF

Selwood Academy

Selwood Academy - (photo by Brendan O'Gorman 2016)

Click for 2022 photographs from Chris Lamming and Brendan O'Gorman


Tournament Sections

Five 5-round Swiss tournaments with (approximately) 4-hour playing sessions (90m + 30s)


Section


Grade Limit


Entry Fee*

(not including any applicable ECF fee or Junior discount)

Prizes


Open
(FIDE-rated)
None
£35

First = £350,  Second = £200, Third = £150
Denys Bonner trophy
Major
Under 2000
£30
First = £250,  Second = £150, Third = £100
Leon York trophy
Intermediate
Under 1750
£30
First = £250,  Second = £150, Third = £100
Roy Hossell trophy
Minor
Under 1625
£30
First = £250,  Second = £150, Third = £100
Cyril Chapman trophy
Standard
Under 1450
£30
First = £250,  Second = £150, Third = £100
Gerry Jepps and Jean Mackereth (for ungraded players) trophies
* For late entries after 1st May add £3

ECF Fees

In the Open section there is no charge for Gold or Platinum ECF members.
Otherwise:
FIDE registered players with a non-English affiliation £1.50. All other players £12

In all other sections there is no charge for Silver, Gold or Platinum ECF members. Otherwise a £9 ECF grading fee applies.

Junior Discount

There is a £5 discount for all Juniors under 18 on 1st September 2023.

Trophies and Cash Prizes

Somerset trophies are awarded to the highest placed Somerset player in each section.

Dependent on entry, there will be at least one grading prize in each section.
There is a team prize of £100 awarded to the highest scoring (genuine club) team of 4 players.
Except in the Open tournament, no ungraded player will be awarded a cash prize greater than £100 (the value of the 3rd prize).

Playing Schedule

Friday

18.50 Opening
19.00 Round 1

Saturday

10.00 Round 2
15.00 Round 3

Sunday

10.00 Round 4
15.00 Round 5


Players will be defaulted if not present within 30 minutes of the start of a round.

Rate of Play

All Sections: 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move from the start each game.

Byes

A half-point bye may be requested in any one of rounds 1,2,3 or 4 (prior to the start of the round).

Bookstall

Bookstall, sets and clocks supplied by Chess & Bridge: The London Chess Centre

Refreshments

Full Catering is provided by Devizes Catering. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available for purchase daily.

Rating Information

The January 2024 ECF standardplay  published ratings (Original) will be used to determine eligiblity for a section.
The organisers reserve the right to transfer players to another section at their discretion.

It is a condition of entry that all entrants agree that their game results will be forwarded to the ECF for grading.

Conditions of Entry and Competition Rules

Please see the full Conditions of Entry and Competition Rules.

2022 Photos

Dominic Bennett
Denys Bonner Trophy

Leon York Trophy

Roy Hossell Trophy

Cyril Chapman Trophy
Photos by Chris Lamming (2022)