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Swinton Academy Christmas Blitz
Saturday 20st December 2025

venue
Fletcher Hall,
Vicarage Road,
Swinton
M27 0WA

12 Round ECF rated Blitz tournament

All sections to be ECF rated

  • 10.45am - meet
  • 11am Round 1
  • Continuous games until round 12, with a 30 minute break after round 6.

    SectionU1950 ECFU1450 ECF
    Entry Fee's & Prizes£22£22
    Major1st £1502nd £80
    Minor1st £1502nd £80

    CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

    • All players must be ECF Gold members or above or pay the game fee surcharge. Please register on the ECF website if not already a member. ECF Web Site
    • You may enter either via or Direct Bank Transfer or by contacting Adam directly on
      07717 847735 swintonchessacademy1@gmail.com.

      Pairings

    • All boards in all sections will play using digital clocks at a rate of 3 minutes and 3 seconds added per move.

      Rating

    • The December 2025 ECF Blitz Play Rating List will be used to determine a player's rating.

      Other Information

    • There is free car parking at the venue.
    • Light refreshments will be on sale at the venue.

      Parental responsibility

    • Parents are responsible for their children during the tournament, the tournament arbiters and helpers are not able to take responsibility for any child's actions. Or for the actions of anyone that may affect your child.