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| Places Remaining | 120 |
Eccles Fundraising FIDE / ECF Classic Chess Event
27th July 2025
Chess Association for Manchester Players & Supporters (ChAMPS)
Venue
Eccles Town Hall
Church Street
Eccles
Salford Manchester
M30 OLH
27th July 2025
Chess Association for Manchester Players & Supporters (ChAMPS)
Venue
Eccles Town Hall
Church Street
Eccles
Salford Manchester
M30 OLH
"This is a fundraising chess event to help improve our already beloved high street chess venue with soundproofing.
This will help ensure that chess remains at the heart of the Eccles community for years to come
How it works
There will be two classic FIDE / ECF games. Time control - 80 minutes plus 15 second increments.
Arbiter team
Head Arbiter: Sacha Torregrosa
Arbiters: Steve Deakin, Damian McCarthy, Peter Mulleady, Chris Jardine
Please enter early, event is restricted to 120 players. 40 players in each section, once it's full it's full!
Sections
| Section | Open1850-2200 | Major1451 - 1850 | Minor U1500 ECF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee | £12 | £12 | £12 |
*FREE PRIZE DRAW*
Platinum ECF membership.
All players will be given a bespoke notation pen as a thank you for taking part in the Eccles Community Fundraising Chess Event.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- All players must be ECF Gold members. Please register on the ECF website if not already a member. ECF Web Site
- Entry fees to be paid via direct bank transfer.
- All boards in all sections will play using digital clocks at a rate of 80 minutes and 15 seconds added per move.
Rating
- The July 2025 ECF Rating List will be used to determine a player's rating.
Other Information
- There are plenty of nearby car parking facilities at the venue. On street parking can also be found nearby. https://ecclestownhall.org/directions/
- Eccles Interchange (Metrolink and bus) and Eccles railway station are both very short walks from the venue”.
- Light refreshments will be on sale at the venue. There are also many nearby eating places
Parental responsibility
- Due to the viewing gallery players must be aged 14 years or over.
Pairings
- Pairings will be undertaken using Swiss Manager. These pairings and results will be displayed in the playing area and on chessresults.com
Refreshments
- Drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. These are very reasonably priced.
Bringing your own food into the hall is not permitted and thank you for your consideration.
Controllers
- The controllers' decision is final in all disputes. The congress team reserve the right to refuse admission.
During the course of the day please treat the control team with courtesy and respect to help the event run smoothly.
Please note:
All electronic communication devices (phone, tablet, smartwatch etc) must be switched off in the playing area. This includes spectators. Medical exemptions must be discussed with the chief arbiter before the start of the round.
Contact
- For more information please contact the event organiser Barbara Farrar at eccleschess@gmail.com or Chief Arbiter Sacha Torregrosa stmchessservices@gmail.com
Bookstall: Howard Wood
Thank you for supporting "Chess in the Community".
- All players must be ECF Gold members. Please register on the ECF website if not already a member. ECF Web Site
- Entry fees to be paid via direct bank transfer.
- All boards in all sections will play using digital clocks at a rate of 80 minutes and 15 seconds added per move.
Rating
- The July 2025 ECF Rating List will be used to determine a player's rating.
Other Information
- There are plenty of nearby car parking facilities at the venue. On street parking can also be found nearby. https://ecclestownhall.org/directions/
- Eccles Interchange (Metrolink and bus) and Eccles railway station are both very short walks from the venue”.
- Light refreshments will be on sale at the venue. There are also many nearby eating places
Parental responsibility
- Due to the viewing gallery players must be aged 14 years or over.
Pairings
- Pairings will be undertaken using Swiss Manager. These pairings and results will be displayed in the playing area and on chessresults.com
Refreshments
- Drinks and snacks are available from the cafe. These are very reasonably priced.
Bringing your own food into the hall is not permitted and thank you for your consideration.Controllers
- The controllers' decision is final in all disputes. The congress team reserve the right to refuse admission.
During the course of the day please treat the control team with courtesy and respect to help the event run smoothly.Please note:
All electronic communication devices (phone, tablet, smartwatch etc) must be switched off in the playing area. This includes spectators. Medical exemptions must be discussed with the chief arbiter before the start of the round.Contact
- For more information please contact the event organiser Barbara Farrar at eccleschess@gmail.com or Chief Arbiter Sacha Torregrosa stmchessservices@gmail.com
Bookstall: Howard Wood
Thank you for supporting "Chess in the Community".