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SUMMARY:2025 UK Open Blitz Championship – Cardiff Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis is one of several official qualifying events for the 2025 UK Open Blitz Championship. \nOpen to all FIDE-registered players \nFIDE Blitz-rated event \nPlayers will compete over 15 rapid-fire rounds \nFast-paced and exciting chess with short time controls \nEach qualifier reserves the right to vary the round start times slightly \n\nSchedule – 15 Rounds (Indicative Times)\n\n\n\n\nRound \n\n\nStart Time \n\n\nRound \n\n\nStart Time \n\n\nRound \n\n\nStart Time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n11:00 \n\n\n2 \n\n\n11:25 \n\n\n3 \n\n\n11:50 \n\n\n\n\n4 \n\n\n12:15 \n\n\n5 \n\n\n12:40 \n\n\n6 \n\n\n13:30 \n\n\n\n\n7 \n\n\n13:55 \n\n\n8 \n\n\n14:20 \n\n\n9 \n\n\n14:45 \n\n\n\n\n10 \n\n\n15:10 \n\n\n11 \n\n\n16:00 \n\n\n12 \n\n\n16:25 \n\n\n\n\n13 \n\n\n16:50 \n\n\n14 \n\n\n17:15 \n\n\n15 \n\n\n17:40 \n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive early for registration. A short break may be scheduled depending on the pace of play. \n\nFormat & Ratings\nFIDE Blitz time controls will apply \nAll games FIDE-rated \nPairings and standings managed via Swiss pairing system \n\nRegistration\nAdvanced entry is advised to secure your place \nFurther entry details and fees will be published on the official site. \n\n💥 Whether you’re looking to qualify for the national final or just enjoy the thrill of blitz chess\, Cardiff’s qualifier offers a full day of high-speed action at one of South Wales’ top chess venues.
URL:https://thinkersjournal.wales/event/uk-open-blitz-championship-qualifier/
LOCATION:Mecure Cardiff North Hotel\, Cirle Way East\, LLanedeyrn\, Cardiff\, CF239XF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:9th WCU Senior Chess Championships and Autumn Under‑50s Weekend Congress
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThis combined congress features two distinct FIDE-rated events: \n\n\nWelsh Senior Championships \nIncludes both Over 50’s and Over 65’s titles. \nOpen to any FIDE-registered member of the WCU who is Welsh qualified. \nEligibility based on age during the year of competition. \n\n\nAutumn Under 50’s Open Weekend Chess Congress \nOpen to all FIDE-registered players aged 49 and under. \nA great opportunity for non-seniors to compete in a parallel open congress. \n\n\n\nTimetable\n\n\n\n\nRound \n\n\nDate \n\n\nTime \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound 1 \n\n\nFriday 26th September \n\n\n19:00 \n\n\n\n\nRound 2 \n\n\nSaturday 27th September \n\n\n10:00 \n\n\n\n\nRound 3 \n\n\nSaturday 27th September \n\n\n15:00 \n\n\n\n\nRound 4 \n\n\nSunday 28th September \n\n\n10:00 \n\n\n\n\nRound 5 \n\n\nSunday 28th September \n\n\n15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n£30 if paid before Thursday 12th September \n\n\n£40 if paid on or after 12th September \n\n\nEntries close at 21:00 on Thursday 25th September \n\n\n\n⏱ Rate of Play\nAll moves in 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move one. \nDigital clocks will be used. \n\nNotes\n\n\nAll events are FIDE rated \n\n\nTitles for Over 50s\, Over 65s\, and Under 50s will be awarded \n\n\nTo enter the senior events\, WCU membership and Welsh qualification are required \n\n\nPlayers must meet the age criteria at any point in 2025 \n\n\n\nReady to compete across generations? This event blends prestige with opportunity\, and is open to all qualified and rated players. \nFor more information or to enter\, contact the organisers or visit the official WCU website.
URL:https://thinkersjournal.wales/event/9th-wcu-senior-chess-championships-and-autumn-under%e2%80%9150s-weekend-congress/
LOCATION:Mecure Cardiff North Hotel\, Cirle Way East\, LLanedeyrn\, Cardiff\, CF239XF\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Staveley":MAILTO:executivedirector@welshchessunion.uk
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