See the Event timetable below - note you will be taken to the Eventbrite site once you have selected your entry tickets.
Time Control: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for all remaining moves, with a 30 second increment starting at move 1. Default time: 1 hour after scheduled start time
Who Can Enter?: Anyone can enter the FIDE Open.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
Byes: Untitled players can take up to 2 half point byes between rounds 1-8 provided they are requested before the end of the previous round.
The highest placed eligible player in the FIDE Rated Open not already qualified will qualify for the 2019 British Championships.
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| 1st | £5,000 |
| 2nd | £4,000 |
| 3rd | £3,000 |
| 4th | £2,000 |
| 5th | £1000 |
| 6th-10th | £500 each |
| Rating Prizes | |
| 2250-2349 | £300, £200, £100 |
| 2150-2249 | £300, £200, £100 |
| 2050-2149 | £300, £200, £100 |
| Additional Prizes | |
| Top English Juniors (U21) | £500, £250, £100 |
| Top English Women | £500, £250, £100 |
| Women's Prizes | £500, £250, £100 |
| Note: The English Women and English Juniors prizes are only available to players who are FIDE-registered to England. | |
Time Control: All moves in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move from move 1. Default time: 1 hour after the scheduled start time.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| In each section | |
| 1st | £300 |
| 2nd | £175 |
| 3rd | £100 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| U2200 | £100, £50, £25 |
Time Control: All moves in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move from move 1. Default time: 1 hour after the scheduled start time.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| In each section | |
| 1st | £300 |
| 2nd | £175 |
| 3rd | £100 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| U1950 | £100, £50, £25 |
Time Control: All moves in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move from move 1. Default time: 1 hour after the scheduled start time.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| In each section | |
| 1st | £300 |
| 2nd | £175 |
| 3rd | £100 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| U1725 | £100, £50, £25 |
Time Control: All moves in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move from move 1. Default time: 1 hour after the scheduled start time.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| In each section | |
| 1st | £300 |
| 2nd | £175 |
| 3rd | £100 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| U1500 | £100, £50, £25 |
Time Control: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for all remaining moves, with a 30 second increment starting at move 1. Default time: 1 hour after scheduled start time.
Pairings Published for each Round: Midnight for all rounds.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| 1st | £250 |
| 2nd | £200 |
| 3rd | £150 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| Under 1900 | £100, £50 |
Time Control: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for all remaining moves, with a 30 second increment starting at move 1. Default time: 1 hour after scheduled start time.
Pairings Published for each Round: Midnight for all rounds.
Byes: A half point bye can be taken in rounds 1-4 provided it is requested before the end of the previous round.
Non English players
Must provide
their FIDE Identification Number (FIN) at the time
of entry. If you do not have a FIN, you must apply
to your own federation for a FIN.
English players
Players with English FIDE nationality must be Gold or Platinum members of the ECF, or pay an additional £10 pay-to-play fee (add to cart when registering).
click on your Federation to see its 3 letter code
check your FIDE rating and your FIN number
check your ECF grade, number and reference
| Prize Fund | |
|---|---|
| 1st | £250 |
| 2nd | £200 |
| 3rd | £150 |
| Rating Prizes | |
| Under 1600 | £100, £50 |