ALL PLAYERS – Ideally you should be a current member of the English Chess Federation at SILVER level or above (as it will be cheaper for you!) and quote your ECF membership number when entering.
Check your membership status here - https://ecf.azolve.com/MemberFinder.htm. Ring 01424 775222 to join or visit the ECF website.
Non-ENG PLAYERS Players who belong to a FIDE nation other than ENG (e.g. SCO or USA) don’tneed to belong to the ECF but it will cost them more to play.
HOWEVER Non-ENG PLAYERS do need to quote a FIN (FIDE Identification Number) with your entry. Non-ENG PLAYERS will have to obtain a FIN from their national federation or ask me, and I will do it for you. English players – I will register you with FIDE directly.
Please check the MOST RECENT rapidplay grades (published January and at the end of July each year) when entering – check your current English Chess Federation grade here.
