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AlphaChess FIDE Weekender – North London Gateway
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AlphaChess FIDE Weekender – North London Gateway

6–7 September 2025, 10am start

Venue

Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2JD

Less than 5 minutes from Potters Bar station, just 15 minutes from Finsbury Park and 20 minutes from King's Cross by train.

Entry Fees

We are very keen to encourage female players and will give them £10 cash back at the venue.
We welcome unrated and new players. We have three sections and recommend new players enter the Intermediate section.

Sections

Intermediate (U1550), Challengers (1500–1950), Expert (1900–2350)
Only 40 spaces available – early entry recommended!

Rate of Play

All moves in 80 minutes + 10 seconds increment

Timetable

RoundTime
Round 1Saturday 10:15
Round 2Saturday 13:30
Round 3Saturday 16:45
Round 4Sunday 10:30
Round 5Sunday 13:30

Prizes

Prizes based on 30 entries. Reduced proportionally if fewer players. £750+ prize fund

Entry Fee Table

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Entry Fee Table

Refreshments

Our venue provides light snacks and has a bar. There are plenty of convenience stores, restaurants, and takeaways nearby.

Rating

FIDE standard rating lists will be used first. If unavailable, ECF ratings will be used. Other published lists may be used at the organisers’ discretion. By entering, players agree to their rating data being shared with FIDE and the ECF.

Pairings

Default time is 20 minutes after round start.

One-Day Attendance

If you can only attend one day, contact us to discuss a negotiable entry rate.

Contact

For any queries, please email robin@alphachess.co.uk.

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