49th Scarborough Chess Congress & Club Championship
23rd to 25th October 2026
Spa Complex, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD
5 round Swiss tournament
6 Sections: Open, Challengers U2050, Major U1900, Intermediate U1750, Minor U1600, Foundation U1450.
All sections ECF rated, Open & Challengers FIDE rated
Over £7000 in prize money
Open 1st Place Prize £1000
Club Championship: £500 for the best performing Club determined from their best scoring 6 players.
https://www.scarboroughchess.uk
49th Scarborough Chess Congress & Club Championship
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Simon Rogers
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Paul Ashton
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Re: 49th Scarborough Chess Congress & Club Championship
If it isn't fully booked up it's close to it. Interesting that Aidachess is where the pairings will be found.
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Simon Rogers
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Re: 49th Scarborough Chess Congress & Club Championship
There are about 460 entries so far. Wednesday is the last day to enter. The top seed in the Open Section is GM Harry Grieve, 2606 rating. The second seed is IM Lorenzo Fava, rated at 2450.