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The Bon Accord Chess club is delighted to announce the return of the Aberdeen Chess Congress

 
 
 
This event is open to adult and junior players.
 
This years event will be held at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen AB15 6LN

 
Michael Adam is the Tournament Director and Ruairidh McKay is the Chief Arbiter. Enquiries regarding the Congress should be made directly to Michael Adam email: michael831adam@gmail.com or mobile 07581079203

 
This year's event will include a FIDE rated Open tournament, as well as an under 1800 major tournament and a under 1400 minor tournament.

 
FIDE grades will be used for the Open event whilst CS live grades will be used for the Major and MInor Tournaments.

 
All tournaments will be 5 round swiss.

 
Time Controls
 

All moves in 90 minutes with 30 second increment from move 1.

 

Playing sessions are:

Round 1 on Friday 10th April 2026 at 1815.

Round 2 on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 1000

Round 3 Saturday 11th April 2026 at 1500

Round 4 on Sunday 12th April 2026 at 0930

Round 5 Sunday 12th April 2026 at 1430

Prize giving will be held immediately after round 5 has concluded.

Half point byes are available in rounds 1-4 only.


 

ENTRY

 

 
Open (Open to all) 
FIDE Rated
 
Major U1800 
CS rated
 
Minor U1400 
CS Rated
 
Entry Fee 
£34.00
£34.00
£34.00

 

 

 

 

 

There will be a discount of £2 for chess Scotland members by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form.

 A Junior discount of £5 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 from the congress prior to the opening day may do so with a refund, less a £10 administration fee.

Entry closes at 2359 hours on Wednesday 8 April 2026

Late entries will not be accepted.

All players participating in the FIDE event must have a FIDE ID number


 

Prizes

 

 
Open (Open to all) 
FIDE Rated
 
Major U1800 
Chess Scotland Rated
 
Minor U1400 
Chess Scotland Rated
 
1st
£250
£200
£200
2nd
£100
£100
£100
3rd
£50
£50
£50
Grading Prize 
£30
£30
£30
Grading Prize 
£30
£30
£30
Total
£460
£410
£410

The Aberdeen Congress Organising Committee reserves the right to alter prize money

FIDE Identification Number (FIN)

The Open 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. 


 

Conditions of entry

The organisers reserve the right to:
• Increase or decrease prize money.
• Transfer entrants between events.
• Split or merge events depending on numbers.
• Withhold prizes from ungraded players if they play in events below their known strength.
• Distribute the prize fund as they deem appropriate.
• The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without assigning a reason.
• Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
• Spectators, and players who have finished their game, are not allowed in the playing hall and may asked to leave the playing hall. 
 

Facilities

There is a large Tesco store next to the venue as well as several take away options nearby. 
Analysis boards will be downstairs in the bar area where a variety of beverages can be purchased.

 
Accomodation
There are two nearby hotels:
 
Sure Hotel by Best Western, 20 Summerhill Court, Aberdeen AB15 6TW (0.7 miles)
 
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Anderson Drive) Hotel, North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6DW (0.8 miles)