Scottish Championship International Open 2026

Banqueting Hall, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters. Almada St. Hamilton ML3 0AA

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3rd-8th July 2026

Chess Scotland is delighted to announce this year's Scottish Championships will be held at the Banqueting Hall, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters. Almada St. Hamilton ML3 0AA, 3rd - 8th July 2026.

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.

Time Controls

Each player has 1 hour and 30 mins +30 sec increment from the start.

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Pairings

Please see the Chess Scotland website for full tournament regulations

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Tie Breaks and Titles

Tie Break:Tournament Performance Rating (TPR) will be used. (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 they will be presented with the Open Trophy. The Scottish Championship title will go to the highest eligible player.

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Schedule

Date	Round	Time
Friday 3 July	Round 1	10:00
Friday 3 July	Round 2	15:00
Saturday 4 July	Round 3	15:00
Sunday 5 July	Round 4	10:00
Sunday 5 July	Round 5	15:00
Monday 6 July	Round 6	15:00
Tuesday 7 July	Round 7	10:00
Tuesday 7 July	Round 8	15:00
Wednesday 8 July	Round 9	13:00

Prizegiving and closing ceremony immediately after round 9 has concluded.

Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 8 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.

	Championship Open
Entry Fee Adult	£100.00
Entry Fee Adult CS member	£80.00
Entry Fee Junior	£80.00
Entry Fee Junior CS member	£60.00

CS Member Please claim the "CS member bonus discount" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form.

Junior A Junior discount of £20 is available to players aged under 17 at the start date of the congress. Please click the "Junior" 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.

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Prizes

	International Open
1st	£1000
2nd	£600
3rd	£300
Over 65	£100
Under 18	£100
Total	£2100

The prizes advertised are based on a certain number of anticipated entries and can increased or decreased accordingly.

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FIDE Identification Number (FIN)

This is a 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.

The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without assigning a reason.