We are delighted to announce that following recent ‘lockdowns’ we are able to offer an over-the-board Chess Congress this year. The 2022 Hampshire Chess Congress and Individual Championships are scheduled for Friday 4th to Sunday 6th November 2022 at Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BQ. You can download the entry form from https://hampshirechess.co.uk/hca-uploads/forms/HantsEntryForm2022.pdf

SECTIONS AND PRIZES

• OPEN: £130, £85, £40
  The highest placed Hampshire player receives the Silver Rook Trophy
  Under 2015 rating prize: £60. The highest placed U 2015 Hampshire player receives the Len Walters Trophy
• MAJOR: (Under 1900) £115, £75, £35
  The highest-placed Hampshire player receives the Peter Marshall Cup.
  Under 1750 rating prize: £50
• MINOR: (Under 1600) £100, £65, £30
  The highest placed Hampshire player receives the Parsons Cup
  Under 1450 rating prize: £40

The highest scoring Hampshire lady receives the Gillian Moore Cup.
The best game will be awarded the John Dunleavy Memorial Best Game Prize of £100
All players are eligible to win money prizes. All ratings are taken from the 1st Sept list. Unrated players are not eligible for rating prizes.

TIMETABLE

• Rd 1: Fri 1900-2300
• Rd 2: Sat 0900-1300
• Rd 3: Sat 1400-1800
• Rd 4: Sat 1900-2300
• Rd 5: Sun 0900-1300
• Rd 6: Sun 1400-1800 Prize-giving on Sunday at 18:05

• RATE OF PLAY: 40 moves in 100 minutes followed by a 20-minute quickplay finish.
• BYES: A ½-point bye may be taken in any one round except the last if claimed in advance on the entry form.

ENTRY FEES: The entry fees (Open £35.00, Major £30.00, Minor £27.00) are for current ECF
Direct members at the Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels. Non-members and Bronze level adult
members must pay an additional ‘Pay to Play’ fee of £9.00.
Discount for entries received by Monday 28th October – £5.00
Discount for Juniors (under 18 on 1st September 2022) – £4.00

VENUE

Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BQ
The Lysses House Hotel is a small independent hotel in the centre of Fareham. It offers high
standards, friendly personal service, fine food, and excellent facilities. This Hotel has experience
hosting chess congresses and we expect the players to be very comfortable in this well-run
venue. The hotel has free parking for 35 cars and offers discounts on rooms and meals to
chess-playing guests.

ENTRY FORM

The Congress Entry Form may be downloaded from this site. Please follow the guidance for completing the form and sending it either via email or post to the organiser. Payment may be made via bank transfer or post, details are on the entry form.