Venue
The Rugby Portobello 221 Walmer Road, Holland Park, London W11 4EY
The Rugby Portobello is about a 10-minute walk away from Holland Park (central line), Ladbroke Grove or Latimer Road (circle/hammersmith and city line) stations.
Paid parking options are available nearby and by the Kensington Leisure Centre but we encourage using public transport/walking.
Within a short walking distance from the venue there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants.
There is limited seating available so early arrival is encouraged. Less than 30 seconds away is a park for those who need a good run around! We hope the weather is kind to us on the day!
Light refreshments will be sold at the venue.
NO TYPE OF SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VENUE!
Sections
Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13
& Open (no age limit) graded section
You must have been younger than the section age on 31st August 2018. You are allowed to enter an older age group if you wish. The open graded section is suitable for both adults and children.
The organiser reserves the right to merge sections where the number of entries makes it impractical to run them separately.
Current Entries
Upon entering your child's name will be displayed on the list of current entries. You can see who else has entered by going to https://eu.jotform.com/grid/90092965849068
Tournament details
Swiss pairings will be used. This is not a knockout tournament. All competitors play in every round. We reserve the right to merge sections in the event of a section receiving insufficient entries. Results will be sent for grading. The ECF publishes the Grading list on their website. If you wish to have your Grading details (Grading Reference Number, Name, Club(s), Grade(s), Grading Category) withheld from the website version please contact the ECF, www.englishchess.org.uk.
Schedule
Please note: we are likely to move round times and prize giving earlier if we are ahead of schedule. Any changes made to the schedule will be announced at least 1 round in advance and displayed around the premises.
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Doors Open
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09:00
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Introduction
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09:45
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Round 1
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10:00 - 11:00
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Round 2
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11:10 - 12:10
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Round 3
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12:20 - 13:20
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Round 4
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13:30 - 14:40
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Round 5
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14:50 - 15:50
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Round 6
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16:00 - 17:00
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Prize giving
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17:10
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Blitz tournament
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1830 click here to enter this!
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Time controls
Each player will be allowed 30 minutes per game (making a maximum possible time for each game of 1 hour). ECF Rapidplay rules will be used.
Clocks will be used but help will be given to those who are not used to them.
Parents and friends are welcome to stay, but should note that only stewards and players will be allowed in the playing areas. We do not provide any supervision of children between rounds so you must stay to look after your own children or arrange for another adult to be responsible for your children.
Entry Fee
£28.00 for all sections. Entrants who have an active silver/gold/platinum ECF membership and listed the number below may claim £3.00 off their entry fee. Entries on the day if accepted will be £40.00
Withdrawal
You may request for your child to be withdrawn from a tournament before it starts by email and claim a full credit to a future Brainstormchess junior rapidplay event.
ECF membership
Becoming a member or renewing your child's membership with the English Chess Federation is easy. Did you can get free silver ECF membership for your child if it is the first time they are becoming a member? For more details or to register please click here
Prizes
There will be certificates for all players in age category groups. Trophies for first, second and third along with top girl in each age category section.
In the event of a tie break the following tie breaks (in order) will be used.
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Sum of progressive scores
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Direct encounter between players
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Most wins
Children who gain 3 points or more will be awarded plaques.
Certificates will be handed out between rounds 5 and 6. Trophies will be presented during prize-giving.
Organizer Kishan Pattni
Contact kishanpattni84@gmail.com or 07411671312