e2e4 Brighton International takes place 16-20 February 2013.
The Masters is a 9 round swiss that will offer players the opportunity to play exclusively stronger players and achieve GM & IM norms. The Masters is strictly open only to players rated 2050 or above (or graded over 180), titled players, and those who have qualified via a previous International Challengers section. e2e4 will invite at least 3 GMs to play, with at least 1 extra GM for every 10 paying players to ensure that GM and IM norms are possible.
The Challengers is also a 9 round FIDE rated swiss open to untitled players rated over 1900, or graded above 150 ECF. For every 10 players entered, we will offer a qualifying place for a future Masters event free of charge.
The Major is open to all players rated below 2000 (or graded below 170 ECF) who want to play 9 competitive FIDE rated games of chess in a friendly atmosphere with the opportunity to gain those all important rating points or obtain their first ever FIDE rating.
Players entered will be split into sections of approximately 16-20 players according to playing strength to ensure that everyone gets competitive games.
Full details are here, and online entry is availble here.
