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).
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 - (photo
by Brendan O'Gorman 2016)
Tournament Sections
Five 5-round Swiss tournaments with (approximately) 4-hour playing sessions (90m + 30s)
Section
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Grade Limit
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Entry Fee*
(not including any
applicable ECF fee or Junior discount)
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Prizes
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Open
(FIDE-rated)
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None
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£35
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First
= £350, Second = £200, Third = £150
Denys Bonner trophy
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Major
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Under 2000
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£30
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First = £250,
Second = £150, Third = £100
Leon York trophy
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Intermediate
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Under 1750
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£30
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First = £250,
Second = £150, Third = £100
Roy Hossell trophy
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Minor
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Under 1625
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£30
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First = £250,
Second = £150, Third = £100
Cyril Chapman trophy
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Standard
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Under 1450
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£30
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First = £250,
Second = £150, Third = £100
Gerry Jepps and Jean Mackereth (for ungraded players) trophies
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* 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
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18.50 Opening
19.00 Round 1
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Saturday
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10.00 Round 2
15.00 Round 3
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Sunday
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10.00 Round 4
15.00 Round 5
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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
Denys Bonner Trophy |
Leon York Trophy |
Roy Hossell Trophy |
Cyril Chapman Trophy |
Photos by Chris Lamming (2022)
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