FIDE RATED West Winds Newtownards Rapid Championship 2026
Event details
When
from 09:45 AM to 01:30 PM
Where
Contact Name
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
