FIDE RATED Moira Rapid Championship 2026

Tuesday 7 April 2026 (the day after Easter Monday, during school holidays)

Free parking at venue. Train station is 15-20 minutes walking. Belfast bus stops on the Main Street in Moira

10 rounds of 10+5 (with a 1 hour lunch break – players can bring a pack-lunch and eat in the relaxation room)

Check-in open from 10:10 to 10:15. Pairings will be displayed at 10:15. Please take seats by 10:25

Rounds 1-5 will be played back-to-back from 10:30 to 13:00

Lunch break: 13:00 to 14:00

Rounds 6-10 will be played back-to-back from 14:00 to 16:30. Prize-giving at 16:30

Venue: Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NR, Northern Ireland

Type: Swiss pairings

FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall during games. We have a separate room for parents to relax in and for players to eat in.

Tournament entry fees:

10 GBP. All players must pay in advance by bank transfer, Revolut or PayPal. No cash will be handled at the venue on the day.

Max capacity = 40 players.

Book and prepay to secure a place.

Entry list can be found online at:

Event | FIDE RATED Moira Rapid 2026 (10 rounds of 10+5)

12 trophies will be awarded at the end of the day:

Champion

2nd Place

3rd Place

U1600 Intermediate Champion

U1600 Intermediate 2nd

U1600 Intermediate 3rd

U18 Champion

U16 Champion

U14 Champion

U12 Champion

U10 Champion

U8 Champion

Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)

Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed

Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7

Registration deadline: 19:00 on Friday 3 April 2026 to fidechessni@gmail.com