The April rating lists are out (1 April 2025) which sets all players’ eligibility for rating-limited sections. All ratings on the website Entries lists have been updated and all players are in the right section according to their April ratings.
Players who were waiting for the April lists before submitting their entry(ies) may now do so, while those who have already entered can check their data in the entry list, e.g. check for accuracy of the updated ratings (we use the fixed figures shown in blue on the ECF Rating Database), make sure if you requested byes, that they are correctly recorded, etc. It should be noted that ratings used by the Arbiters for pairings may be slightly different (e.g. a Rapid rating where no standard rating available for standard play sections or vice versa for the Rapid), or live ratings at the start of a tournament, etc.
Deadlines for entry:
Rapid – 10.00 pm Wednesday 16 April 2025
Congress – 10.00 pm Thursday 17 April 2025
Visit the page “Arbiter’s Notices” for additional information, including Byes, Moves, Withdrawals.
Links: Full details | Entries | Arbiters’ Notices | Online Entry
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