Entries are Open to the 3rd LCL FIDE Congress (2-4 June)

hosted by the London Chess League

I'm writing to let you know that the entry form for the 3rd London Chess League FIDE Congress is now online! These are all 5-round weekend events. Please see details and links to entry forms below.

3rd London Chess League FIDE Congress: Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th June, 2023

• Sections: Open & U1800 (and now an Under 1000 ECF rated event Sat and Sun only)

• Both top sections FIDE & ECF rated

• Entry fee £45 (+£15 pay-to-play for English ECF members below Gold)

• No outside food/drink allowed

LCL FIDE Congress: Enter online now by clicking here

Location: London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Road W6 0DJ

Sections: Open and U1800 and U1000

Rating: Both top sections ECF & FIDE rated. Players must be under 1800 or Under 1000 in both the ECF and FIDE standard lists at the start of the event if they wish to play in the U1800 or U1000 sections. The organisers & arbiters reserve the right to move players upwards if they deem it necessary.

Membership requirements: English players must be Gold members or above to play the top sections, Silver for the Under 1000 ECF section.

Entry Fee: £45 (£15 surcharge for English players with ECF membership below Gold level).

General Restrictions: Strictly NO outside food or drink allowed except for medical reasons - there is a bar selling snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy.

COVID Restrictions: There are currently no planned additional COVID precautionary measures, but the organisers reserve the right to change this policy at their discretion

LCL FIDE Congress: Enter online now by clicking here

We look forward to welcoming you to our next event! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact me.

All the best,

John Sargent

Congress Organiser