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Hamilton Bowling Club, Strathmore Rd, Hamilton ML3 6AQ.
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8th-10th November 2024
Chess Scotland is delighted to announce the resumption of the Annual Scottish Women's Championships which will be held this year at the Hamilton Bowling Club from 8th to 10th November, 2024
Both Chess Scotland members and non-members are welcome to participate. Players of all nationalities are welcome to enter but titles will only be awarded to eligible players.
This event is brought to you by the CS Women's and Girls' committee. Anyone who wishes to get involved in committee projects, please contact Alice Lampard
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Tie Breaks and Titles
Tie Break:In the event of a tie, any prizes and titles are shared (Please note that only those who are SCO registered and current CS members can qualify for the title.)
Prizegiving and closing ceremony immediately after round 5 has concluded.
Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 4 only. Please request when entering.
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Entry fee discounts are among the benefits available to Chess Scotland members. Please join or renew here.
For U1600, grading limit is from Chess Scotland Live grade. Anyone close to the 1600 threshold can apply to enter the open in case capacity isn't reached but the the organisers reserve the right to move players between the sections
(W)GM, (W)IM - Free entry
(W)FM- 30% discount
Scottish Girls Champion - Free entry
Please contact the entry secretary by 1 November if you are titled and wish to take up one of the discounts.
CS Members / Juniors Please claim the "CS member bonus discount" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form.
Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £10 administration fee.
Prize fund will depend on number of entries and the organisers reserve the right to modify the amounts depending on the number of entries
Last day to enter online | 2024-11-07 |
Entries after 2024-11-07 | £20 late fee |
Scottish Women's Championship & U1600
Scottish Women's Championship & U1600
8th-10th November 2024
Chess Scotland is delighted to announce the resumption of the Annual Scottish Women's Championships which will be held this year at the Hamilton Bowling Club from 8th to 10th November, 2024
Both Chess Scotland members and non-members are welcome to participate. Players of all nationalities are welcome to enter but titles will only be awarded to eligible players.
This event is brought to you by the CS Women's and Girls' committee. Anyone who wishes to get involved in committee projects, please contact Alice Lampard
Time Controls
Each player has 1 hour and 30 mins +30 sec increment from the start.*****
Tie Breaks and Titles
Tie Break:In the event of a tie, any prizes and titles are shared (Please note that only those who are SCO registered and current CS members can qualify for the title.)
If the event is won by a non-SCO player, the Scottish Championship title will go to the highest eligible player.
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Schedule for both events
Date | Round | Time |
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Friday 8 November | Round 1 |
18:30 |
Saturday 9 November | Round 2 |
10:00 |
Saturday 9 November | Round 3 |
15:00 |
Sunday 10 November | Round 4 |
10:00 |
Sunday 10 November | Round 5 |
15:00 |
Prizegiving and closing ceremony immediately after round 5 has concluded.
Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 4 only. Please request when entering.
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Entry Fees
Entry fee discounts are among the benefits available to Chess Scotland members. Please join or renew here.
For U1600, grading limit is from Chess Scotland Live grade. Anyone close to the 1600 threshold can apply to enter the open in case capacity isn't reached but the the organisers reserve the right to move players between the sections
(W)GM, (W)IM - Free entry
(W)FM- 30% discount
Scottish Girls Champion - Free entry
Please contact the entry secretary by 1 November if you are titled and wish to take up one of the discounts.
Championship\U1600 |
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Entry Fee Adult | £35.00 |
Entry Fee Adult CS member & Juniors | £30.00 |
CS Members / Juniors Please claim the "CS member bonus discount" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form.
Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £10 administration fee.
Prizes | Championship | U1600 |
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1st. Prize | £300 | £200 |
2nd. Prize | £150 | £100 |
3rd. Prize | £100 | £50 |
Grading Prizes | £50 | £50 |
FIDE Identification Number (FIN)
Both sections are FIDE rated event so all players must already have a FIDE ID (FIN = Fide Identification Number) or make an application to be FIDE registered in time for the event. Chess Scotland can register players who are eligible for a Scotland (SCO) listing – eligibility rules here. Search FIDE player database here.
Please read the notes on eligibility at the above link, complete the application form on the Chess Scotland website and send to the Chess Scotland Rating Officer.
Visiting players should apply for a FIDE ID from their home federation.