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FIDE RATED King Charles iii Rapid Championship 2025

An end of season special event run and hosted by City of Bangor International Chess Club. Thurs 24 April 2025 7:30pm to 10:30pm. 6 rounds of 10+5.

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When

Apr 24, 2025
from 07:15 PM to 10:30 PM

Where

City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

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FIDE RATED King Charles iii Rapid Championship 2025

Thurs 24 April 2025 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Venue: City of Bangor International Chess Club, Church of Ireland Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR, Northern Ireland

Format: Swiss pairings

Number of Rounds: 6

Time Control: 10+5

Date: Thurs 24 April 2025

Round times:

7:30pm - Round 1

8:00pm - Round 2

8:30pm - Round 3

9:00pm - Round 4

9:30pm - Round 5

10:00pm - Round 6

10:30pm - Prize-giving

Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison

Deputy Chief Arbiter: Edward Khanzharov

Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed

Trophies will be awarded as prizes.

Pairing Software Programme: Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8

This is a special end-of-season event and it will tie in with the club’s annual award’s ceremony. Bangor Chess Club will reopen at 7pm on Thursday 11 September 2025, with friendly games from 7pm to 9pm, followed by the club’s AGM from 9pm to 9:45pm. Club Treasurer Geoff Sterrett will be collecting club fees on this night for the new season.

Please note, on 24 April, because this is the final night of the season at Bangor Chess Club, we expect a massive crowd. We advise players register and prepay at least a week in advance.

Maximum capacity = 50 players.

Entry fee: £10 (free entry for paid-up members of Bangor Chess Club but ICU membership must also be up-to-date as all FIDE rated events are run through the ICU)

Contact Email*: fidechessni@gmail.com

Internet Page: https://bangorchess.com

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