Scottish Women's Rapidplay Championships

Mercure Hotel, Almondview, Livingston EH54 6QB


31 August 2025

Chess Scotland is delighted to announce the inaugural Scottish Women's Rapidplay Championships to be held at the Mercure Hotel in Livingston on 31st August 2025.

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

Time Control is 20 minutes with a 10 second increment.

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Schedule

5 rounds will take place starting at 11am. Further rounds will start shortly after the previous round finishes. We will be finished by 5:30pm

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Entry Fees

Entry fee discounts are among the benefits available to Chess Scotland members. Please join or renew here.

Entry Fee & Prizes

Entry Fee	£20 - (Non CS Mem.: £25)
1st. Prize	£80
2nd. Prize	£40
Grading Prize	£25
Junior Prize	£25

Juniors may claim a £3 discount Organisers reserve the right to amend the prize amounts depending on the entry

Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £10 administration fee.

Please read the notes on eligibility at the above link, for players without a FIN, please 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.