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FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026

Saturday 17 January 2026. Check-in at 9:45am. The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm Venue: West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT

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Jan 17, 2026
from 09:45 AM to 01:30 PM

Where

West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT

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FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026

Saturday 17 January 2026

Check-in at 9:45am.

Please take seats at 9:55am

The 6 rounds will be played back-to-back from 10am to 1:30pm

Venue: West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Ave, Newtownards, BT23 AQT

Type: Swiss pairings

Number of Rounds: 6

Time Control: 10+5

FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall.

Tournament entry fees:

£20 for anyone paying cash on the day.

Reduced to £10 for players paying in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.

Entry is free for members of Bangor Chess Club but only 10 places are being held for club members so book early!

Max capacity = 20 players.

Book and prepay to secure a place.

5 trophies will be awarded as prizes:

CHAMPION

2nd PLACE

3rd PLACE

U1700 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

U1500 JUNIOR CHAMPION

Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)

Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed

Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7

Registration deadline: 8pm on Monday 12 January 2026 to fidechessni@gmail.com

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