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Newport Chess Congress
August 15, 2025 @ 6:45 pm – August 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Venue
Rougemont School Auditorium, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 6QB
Sections
OPEN:
Open to FIDE registered members of the WCU or any other national chess federation.
MAJOR (U1900):
For players rated under 1900 FIDE (or under equivalent national ratings if no FIDE rating exists).
MINOR (U1650):
For players rated under 1650 FIDE (or under equivalent national ratings if no FIDE rating exists).
Note: If you do not have a rating but wish to enter the Major or Minor, please consult the organiser before entering.
Timetable
Friday 15th August:
Welcome: 6.30pm
Round 1: 6.45pm
Saturday 16th August:
Round 2: 10.00am
Round 3: 3.00pm
Sunday 17th August:
Round 4: 10.00am
Round 5: 3.00pm
Prize Giving: 6.30pm (or soon after)
Rate of Play
Digital clocks will be used.
Each player receives 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Entry & Regulations
Entry Deadline: Midday on Saturday 9th August 2025. Entries after this date are subject to availability and a £10 surcharge.
All players must be registered members of the WCU or another national body (registration valid for the 2025–2026 season).
Players from England are asked to notify the ECF on gpa@englishchess.org.uk if they wish to have their games graded as out-of-England events.
Prizes
|
Place / Section |
Open |
Major |
Minor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st |
£340 |
£280 |
£250 |
|
2nd |
£160 |
£145 |
£125 |
|
3rd |
£100 |
£90 |
£80 |
|
Rating Prize |
£50 |
£50 |
£50 |
|
Welsh Junior* |
£50 |
£50 |
£50 |
|
English Junior* |
£50 |
£50 |
£50 |
Junior prizes require at least 4 juniors (2 from England & 2 from Wales) in each section.
The Robert Graham Taylor Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the highest-placed Welsh player in the OPEN.
No player may win more than one prize (except Junior prizes which can be won in addition). In the event of a tie, prize money is shared equally.
Additional Regulations
Players arriving more than 30 minutes late for a round will be defaulted.
Appeals against arbiter decisions will follow a formal appeals procedure, explained at the event.
Smoking and vaping are allowed only in designated areas outside the venue.
Contact & Organisers
Organisers: Kevin Staveley & David Norris
📧 Enquiries: organiser@newportchesscongress.uk