4th Leyland Chess Congress - 28 to 30 August 2010

Welcome
The 3rd Leyland Chess Congress will be held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday 28th to Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2010. It is a 6 round Swiss congress, two rounds each on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. The congress is an ECF Game Fee event.

Venue
Wellfield Business and Enterprise College, Yewlands Drive, Leyland. PR25 2TP. The venue is situated in the centre of Leyland, it is only 5 minutes from Exit 28 of the M6 and is well situated for Public Transport. Refreshments and free car parking are available at the venue. For more information, click here for the 'Find Us' page.

Tournaments
There are three tournaments, FIDE Open, Major (Under 170), and Minor (Under 135). For further tournament information, click here for the Tournaments page.

Prizes
In all tournaments, 1st. prize, £200, 2nd Prize £100 and third prize, £50. There are also grading prizes of £50 in each tournament. The organisers reserve the right to redistribute in whole or in part any prize won by a competitor who has won or shared a prize.

There are two special trophies available at the Leyland Congress, to be held for one year.

• Leyland Chess Congress Shield
• The Eric Wandless-Renton Trophy
• The Craig Fairclough Memorial Trophy

The Leyland Chess Congress Shield, in memory of Harry Marsden, will be awarded to the highest scoring player, in any section, who is resident in the borough of South Ribble or a member of Leyland Chess Club. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be decided on Sum of Progressive scores, then the Sum of Opponents score if required.

The Eric Wandles-Renton Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring player, in any section, who is resident in the borough of Chorley. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be shared for the 12 month period.

The Craig Fairclough Memorial Trophy will be presented to a junior (under 18 on 1 September 2008) with the highest score, regardless of section. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be decided on Sum of Progressive scores, then the Sum of Opponents score if required.

Entry Fees
For ECF Members, direct or via member organisation, e.g. the NCCU membership scheme, FIDE Open: £25, Major and Minor: £20. For non ECF members (direct via ECF or through a member organisation), £28 & £23 respectively. For entries posted after 21 August, add £5.

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