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| Last day to enter online | 2025-09-05 |
| Places Remaining | 40 |
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
| Round | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Saturday 10:15 |
| Round 2 | Saturday 13:30 |
| Round 3 | Saturday 16:45 |
| Round 4 | Sunday 10:30 |
| Round 5 | Sunday 13:30 |
Prizes
Prizes based on 30 entries. Reduced proportionally if fewer players. £750+ prize fund
Entry Fee Table
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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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