Prizes

In each section there is a guaranteed £100.00 first prize and £50.00 second prize.

There is also a £40.00 rating prize in each section, subject to entries.  Please note that we are now using FIDE rapidplay ratings in all sections to determine seedings for pairings and for rating prize bands. This is because the vast majority of entrants now have a FIDE rating.  We use ECF rapid grades to determine eligibility for sections.

The rating / grading prize is usually awarded for the best score by a player in a grading band.  We will allocate rating and grading prize bands based on the entries.

Cash prizes are always split between tied players (i.e. two players tied for first place would win £75.00 each).  No player may win more than one cash prize, but we will always award you the highest cash prize possible and distribute the balance to other players.

The organiser's decision is final when it comes to allocating you to a section!

Please note that we do not have a traditional prizegiving ceremony, except for the Under 80 ECF section.  We transfer prizes electronically - so if you win something I will need an account name, a bank account and sort code.  I can also pay your prize by PayPal.

Ungraded players please see the menu for special rules.