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.
| Section | U1950 ECF | U1450 ECF |
| Entry Fee's & Prizes | £22 | £22 |
| Major | 1st £150 | 2nd £80 |
| Minor | 1st £150 | 2nd £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.