The FIDE laws of chess apply except where amended on the entry form

 

Rates of Play

All moves in 90 minutes, with 30 seconds cumulative increment for each move starting from the first move.

 

Byes

Players may claim a ½ point bye in any of the first four rounds provided it is requested with entry.

 

Withdrawals

Regrettably refunds will not be considered until the cost of overheads are met.

 

Exclusions

The organizers reserve the right to exclude or transfer entries.

 

Prizes

Only the highest prizes will be awarded to players eligible for more than 1 prize. Organisers reserve the right to adjust prize levels depending on the level of entry.

 

Late Arrivals

Players will be allowed 30 minutes in all rounds and then defaulted

 

Appeals

Any appeal against an Arbiter’s decision will be subject to a formal appeals procedure to be detailed at the event

 

Ratings

In the Open section the October 2024 FIDE Rating List will be used and in the Major and Minor the WCU, ECF and other national lists, as current on the 1st of October 2024, will be used

 

Ungraded players must consult the congress secretary before entering the Major or Minor section.

 

GDPR

This event is held under the auspices of the Welsh Chess Union. The WCU Privacy Statement can be found at – www.welshchessunion.uk/gdpr-wcu-privacy-document