Events

9th Snodland Rapidplay. Saturday 21st September 2024.

Held in memory of George Hollands.

5 round ECF-rated Rapidplay (25 minutes + 5 second increments).

  • Pairings in one Open section; 1st place £100, 2nd place £60, 3rd place £40
  • U1850 grading prizes; 1st place £100, 2nd place £60, 3rd place £40
  • U1450 grading prizes; 1st place £100, 2nd place £60, 3rd place £40

The ECF September rating list will be used. .

Thanks to support from Aga Milewska at the ECF, there are up to 10 free spaces available for female players. Please email snodlandchessclub@hotmail.co.uk to enquire about spaces.

VENUE: Snodland Community Centre, Paddlesworth Rd, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5DP

START TIME: 10.30am (expected finish approx 5pm)

ENTRY FEE: £25 for ECF Gold members; £40 for ECF Bronze/non-members. NOTE: Changes in ECF membership categories and pay-to-play fee come into force before the tournament. Entries on the day will be charged an extra £20, and only accepted before 10am. Online entry will close at 7pm on Friday 20th September.

ONLINE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED. ENTRY ON THE DAY MUST BE BEFORE 10am, AND WILL COST £45.

When paying via PayPal, please include name of entrant and section entered in comments.

If you are unable to pay via PayPal, please email snodlandchessclub@hotmail.co.uk for bank transfer details.

Click HERE for list of entrants so far.

Click HERE for full set of rules.

Tea, coffee, cold drinks and light snacks will be available on the day. There will also be a small secondhand book stall. Cards payments will be possible on the day.

George Hollands

Read about George Hollands HERE.

Thank you to Elk and Ruby Publishing for their kind donation of book prizes.