Notes
Although this Congress is organised by Wiltshire Junior Chess it is open to any player under18
on (and all ages are ‘as at’) 31st August 2014.
· Players living in, at school in, born in, or with a County of First Allegiance of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, or Wiltshire, are eligible to win the West of England Championship titles.
· Players living in, at school in, born in, or with a County of First Allegiance of Wiltshire, are eligible to win the Wiltshire Championship titles.
The decision of the Chief Controller is final in all chess matters. The decision of the Organisers is final in all other matters, including the right to refuse entry or amalgamate or change the format of any section with a low entry.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children
at all times, and in all places, during the Congress.
All donations are gratefully received and will
be used to promote junior chess in Wiltshire
Refreshments
Refreshments available throughout the congress
(sandwiches, cakes, confectionary & hot/cold drinks).
Tournament Shops
Tim Onions’ Chess Supplies will be running
a bookstall on both days (onionschess.co.uk)
Cross Tables, ECF & Grading
Cross-tables for graded sections will be published at “Chess Devon” & “Wiltshire Junior Chess” web sites.
All sections (except ‘Beginners’) are ECF game fee registered & will be submitted for grading. Join the ECF at englishchess.org.uk or call 01424 775222.
Use of Information
Information supplied on the entry form may be held on a computer for the purpose of national grading, plus selected games & photographs of the prize giving may be used to publicise this/future events.
It is a condition of entry that players agree to the above to their grading information being published on Wiltshire, WECU & ECF Websites.
Entries to:
Bev Schofield, Tournament Secretary,
69, The Mall, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JA
Telephone: 01793 487575
Entries or Section Changes postmarked after 14 Feb 2015 are subject to a £1 late entry fee, those on the day subject to a £2 late fee. Please make cheques payable to: Wiltshire Junior Chess Congress.
Timings
The Opening Ceremony will start at 9:45 am on Saturday. All sections will start at 10:00 am on Saturday and 9:30 am on Sunday. Prize giving
will be at approximately 5:30 pm each day.
Venue
St.Joseph’s College (Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR) has disabled access & is reached by car from the M4 J15, A419 North, immediately taking the 1st slip road, then left via dual carriageway (all the way).
ECF Data Controller: John Philpott
WWofE Entry Form.141112
The Twenty Ninth
WILTSHIRE JUNIOR OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Incorporating the
WEST OF ENGLAND
CHAMPIONSHIPS
21st & 22nd February 2015
St. Joseph’s Catholic College,
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wilts. SN3 3LR
Prize & Trophy Fund is in excess of £2,000
Major is a W.E.C.U. nominated open 2015 British Championships qualifying event
This congress is part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix supported by the John Robinson Youth Chess Trust
The Major, U14 U12 Championships are part of the Ian Cowen Memorial Grand Prix
The Under 12 Championship is an
EPSCA U11 England Trial qualifying event
ENTRY FORM
Entries or Section Changes postmarked after Sat 14 Feb ‘15 incur a £1 penalty, on the day a £2 penalty.
Name:
Address:
Tel. no.:
eMail:
Date of Birth:
Male/Female:
Chess Club:
School:
ECF Grade (if any):
ECF S/G/P Membership No. (if any):
Eligible for: Wiltshire Championship o
West of England Championship o
Tick reason: Living School Born 1stAllegiance.
Tick the section you wish to enter:
ECF Silver/Gold/Platinum Members may pay the lower fee if they fill in their Membership No. above !
o Major (U18, U16) £21.00 (£18.50)
o Under 14 £21.00 (£18.50)
o Minor (U18, U16, U14) £18.50 (£15.50)
o Under 12 Championship £18.50 (£15.50)
o Under 12 Challengers £16.50 (£13.50)
o Under 10 £16.50 (£13.50)
o Under 9 £16.50 (£13.50)
o Under 8 (Sunday only) £10.00 (£8.50)
o Saturday Intermediate £10.00 (£8.50)
o Sunday Intermediate £10.00 (£8.50)
o Beginners (Saturday only) £8.00 (£8.00)
o Donation (to promote Wilts. Jun Chess) ….
WILTSHIRE JUNIOR OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Incorporating the
WEST OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
21st & 22nd February 2015
Major (Sat/Sun)
A place in the 2014 British Championship for the highest placed eligible competitor not already qualified.
For U16s & U15s only, part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix & the Ian Cowen Memorial Prix
Eligibility: Any under 18.
Incorporating: West of England: U18 & Girls U18, U16 & Girls U16 and Wiltshire: U18, U16 & Girls U18.
Prize Fund : £355 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £160, 2nd: £80, 3rd : £40 are guaranteed.
Five round Swiss. 30 moves in 75 mins, clocks set back 15 mins, all further moves in time remaining.
Play may continue until 7:45 pm on Saturday.
U14 (Sat/Sun)
English Youth Grand Prix & Ian Cowen Memorial Prix
Incorporating: West of England: U14 & Girls U14
and Wiltshire: U14 Championships.
Prize Fund : £320 plus Championship trophies.
1st: £140, 2nd: £70, 3rd : £35 are guaranteed.
Five round Swiss. 30 moves in 75 mins, clocks set back 15 mins, all further moves in time remaining.
Play may continue until 7:45 pm on Saturday.
Minor (Sat/Sun)
Eligibility: Any U18 with an ECF grade of under 140.
Incorporating: Wiltshire Minor Junior Championship.
Prize Fund : £125 plus Championship trophy(s).
1st : £70, 2nd : £35 are guaranteed.
Six round Swiss. 65 minutes each, play to finish.
U12 Championship (Sat/Sun)
ECF English Youth Grand Prix & Ian Cowen Memorial Prix and an EPSCA U11 England Trial qualifying event.
Incorporating: West of England U12 & Girls U12
Wiltshire U12 & U11 & Girls U12 Championships.
Prize Fund : £270 plus Championship trophies.
1st : £120, 2nd : £60, 3rd : £30 are guaranteed.
Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.
Under 12 Challengers (Sat/Sun)
Eligibility: U12 & ECF Grade of U100 or ungraded.
Prize Fund : £120 plus trophies.
1st : £60, 2nd : £30 are guaranteed.
Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.
Under 10 (Sat/Sun)
Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix
Incorporating: West of England U10 & Girls U10
and Wiltshire Under 10 Championships.
Prize Fund: £120 plus Championship trophies.
1st : £60, 2nd : £30 are guaranteed.
Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.
Under 9 (Sat/Sun)
Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix
Incorporating: West of England Under 9
and Wiltshire Under 9 Championships.
Prize Fund: £60 plus Championship trophies.
1st : £40, 2nd : £20 is guaranteed.
Six round Swiss, 65 minutes each, play to finish.
Under 8 (Sun only)
Part of the (ECF) English Youth Grand Prix
Incorporating: West of England U8 & Girls U8
and Wiltshire Under 8 & Under 7 Championships.
Prize Fund: £30 plus Championship trophies.
1st : £20, 2nd : £10 are guaranteed.
Six round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.
Sat & Sun One-Day Intermediates
Eligibility: Under 120 Rapidplay Grade or ungraded.
Prize Fund: £65 plus trophies for each event.
1st : £30, 2nd : £15 are guaranteed for each event.
Six round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.
Beginners (Sat only)
Eligibility: Must be ungraded and must have played
in no more than two open junior chess tournaments.
Prizes: Trophies and medals.
Min. 6 round Swiss, 30 mins each, play to finish.
A trophy will be awarded for the adjudged best overall performance by a girl in the Congress.
The next Congress in the WECU circuit will be the
The East Devon Congress on 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2015 at
The Exeter Corn Exchange, EX1 1BW.Contact please see the Chess Devon website www.chessdevon.co.uk