1.

The Congress Director reserves the right to accept or refuse entries or to transfer entries from one tournament to another.

2.

The Chief Arbiter's decision shall be final on all playing matters. It is a condition of entry that all players must abide by the decisions of the Arbiter or Congress Director.

3.

Players entering the FIDE rated events must be registered members of their national federation. Those not registered and resident in England must complete a registration form before the start of the first round.

Download form from ECF Membership.

4.

The most recent ECF grading list shall be used to determine grades. Ungraded players are defined as not being listed in the current FIDE rating list or in the current ECF or equivalent National grading list. The prize money that may be won by any ungraded player in the Major, Intermediate and Challengers and grading limited sections of the Rapidplay tournament shall be limited to one third of the 1st prize for that event.

5.

A half point bye is permitted provided it is applied for with entry or not later than the end of the previous round. No half point byes will be permitted in the final round.

6.

For further information and confirmation of entry please check the tournament website.