Top Scot Series Qualifier

Saturday 4th October 2025
6 rounds
Starting at 10am

Venue: Hamilton Bowling Club, Strathmore Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AQ

The tournament will have 2 sections and is open to all young people attending school. All games will be graded on the Chess Scotland allegro list.

The usual best prizes of Trophies, Grading Medals and Certificates will be available. In addition the top 5 placed will qualify for the Top Scot Final on Saturday 31st January 2026 where the prize fund will be £1200.
Any questions regarding prizes should be made to the tournament director prior to entry

Start Time: 10am Finish time: 5.00pm
Players are requested to be at the venue at 9.45am for registration

Entry Fee £17

Time Control is 15 mins + 10 sec increment per player.

Players from any chess federation may participate in qualifiers and final. However to win the title and any prize money, players require to be SCO Fed.

The organiser reserves the right to change the prizes, venue, timings and any other feature of the tournament to ensure its smooth running.