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When we hold the Rapid on Thursday 28 March 2024, the College will still be in session on the last day of term before their Easter break. With the kind co-operation of the College, space has been secured for the Rapid to proceed, playing in the Hall and, if needed, Room 7; both on theContinue reading “Important notice for the Rapid”

FIDE ratings revalued after rating system review With publication of the March rating lists, many FIDE ratings have received an uplift. FIDE has been conducting a year-long review of the rating system to address “…a rating deflation resulting from prior changes in the rating system”. The results are published in the March rating list. MoreContinue reading “March rating lists are published”

A Happy New Year to all our readers! Entries are open for the Southend Easter Chess Festival 2024 and there is still time to take advantage of the “Early Entry” discount coupon se24early for a 5% discount for entries made by 5 January (inclusive). Just head to the online entry or download the pdf EntryContinue reading “Start the New Year with a discount!”

Plans are being finalised for the next thrash on the 64 squares in Southend. Easter in 2024 is early, so the Festival takes place between Thursday 28 March and Monday 1st April. The format is what you have become used to, with the Rapid on Thursday 28 March – 6 Rounds at G25+5, R1 atContinue reading “Southend Easter Chess Festival 2024”

Here is a selection of the kind words we have received from entrants to the Southend Easter Chess Festival 2023. “Thank you for running the congress over the Easter weekend, it was fun to be a part of.” “I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s event, and look forward to taking part again next year!” “Thank youContinue reading “They liked it!”

The Southend Easter Chess Festival 2023 which concluded on Monday 10 April, is pronounced a success. 178 players entered: 56 in the 3rd Southend Rapid on Thursday 6 April and 122 in the 65th Annual Congress 7-10 April. Congratulations to all the Prize Winners, who are listed via the link below and thank you toContinue reading “Prize List 2023”

The Rating Prizes in the 65th Southend Easter Chess Congress, for the best score by player(s) rated below the levels indicated, have been set as below. If more than one player qualifies for any Rating Prize, the money will be shared, subject to… “No player can win more than one prize per section. In theContinue reading “Rating Prizes”

Nearly there! Entries for the Southend Easter Chess Festival will close the evening before each event starts, as follows: 3rd Rapid – Entries close at 10.00 pm on Wednesday 5 April 2023Play starts: Thu 6 April, Round 1 at 10:30 am, finish by 6:00 pm (6 Rounds)Doors open: 10: 00 am Thursday. 65th Congress –Continue reading “Entry closing dates”

Running alongside the Rapid and the Congress, and at the same venue, from Thursday 6 April to Monday 10 April is the Southend Masters 2023, which is a 9-round title norm event being organised by Lance Leslie-Smith for Chess England. Last held in 2019 (depicted in our featured image above), when it was won byContinue reading “Southend Masters 2023”

For those planning to enter Southend 2023, the Earlybird coupon – 10% discount – expires tomorrow, Sat 4 February 2023. No time like the present! The other two coupons, if you qualify for either – 60+ and U16 – are also worth -10% and continue with no timely restriction until close of entries. You canContinue reading “Did someone say “discount”?”