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Bolton Easter Chess Congress 2025
VENUE: Ukrainian Social Club, 99 Castle Street, BOLTON BL2 1JP

Introduction

Welcome to the home page of the Bolton Easter Chess Congress.

We will be running three sections, an Open, an U1975 and an U1650

ECF Chess Congress Regulations

  • Time Control 1hr 50 minutes plus 10 second increment

    Format

    It will be a six round swiss event .

    Pairings and results

    We will use Swiss Manager to produce the pairings. These pairings will be available on Chess-Results.com.



    Time Control

    1hr 50m plus 10 seconds increment. Repairing after 30 minutes

    PRIZES >
    SectionOpenMajor

    Under 1975

    		Knights

    Under 1650

    Entry Fee£35 - (Non-ECF Mem.: £50)£35 - (Non- ECF Mem.: £50)£35 - (Non-ECF Mem.: £50)
    1st. Prize£360£360£340
    2nd. Prize£180£180£170
    3rd. Prize£90£90£85
    Grading Prizes£90 (Under 2100)£90 (Under 1825) £70 (u1560 & u1450)

    Time Table

    Round 1Saturday 19th April 9:45 a.m.
    Round 2Saturday 19th April 14:45 p.m
    Round 3Sunday 20th April 9.45 a.m.
    Round 4Sunday 20th April 14:45 p.m.
    Round 5Monday 21st April 9:45 a.m.
    Round 6Monday 21st April 14:45p.m.



    Registration and Entry Fee

    £35 per entry. ECF Non Members and Bronze members must add £15 pay to play fee. Payment will be accepted on line.