Entering the EJCOA Richmond Zonal
Tournament Sections
The tournament has the following age limited sections:
| Under 8 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2015 |
| Under 10 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2013 |
| Under 12 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2011 |
| Under 14 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2009 |
| Under 16 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2007 |
| Under 18 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2005 |
| Under 20 | Open to players born on or after 1 Jan. 2003 |
The age limits are based on the FIDE international standard of calendar years (rather than academic years more often used for junior tournaments in England).
All sections are qualifying events for the EJCOA National Youth Championship.
Some sections may be merged if there are too few competitors to provide for a full 5 round tournament.
Entry Form
The tournament entry form, with full information on how to enter, can be downloaded at:
Entry Fees
All entries must be accompanied by the correct entry fee, which is £30.00. All entrants must be members of the English Chess Federation, at Silver level or better. The process for joining or renewing ECF Membership is explained on its website at https://www.englishchess.org.uk/ecf-membership-rates-and-joining-details/. An offer of one year’s free membership is available for juniors who have not previously been members of the Federation.
Space is limited to 100 entries. Early entry is advised. Entries by Thursday, 12th January, please. Late entries may be accepted but will incur a late entry fee of £5. Entries on the day will incur a £10 surcharge.
Payment
Please pay the entry fee using the form at the following web address:
Withdrawal
A player may withdraw at any point up to the closing of normal entries on Thursday, 12th January, subject to a £5 administration fee. Withdrawal after this forfeits the full entry fee.
Schedule
The playing schedule for all sections is as follows:
| 13:00 | Round 1 |
| 13:45 | Round 2 |
| 14:30 | Round 3 |
| 15:15 | Round 4 |
| 16:00 | Round 5 |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Prize-giving |
Time Control
All games will be played with clocks, at the rate of 15 minutes each plus 10 seconds per move.
Pairings
Players will be paired in each section using a computerised Swiss system, which will be posted
online, as well as at the venue. No discussion will be entered into concerning the pairings.
Online entries, pairings and results will be posted to:
| Under 8 Section | http://chess-results.com/tnr714286.aspx |
| Under 10 Section | http://chess-results.com/tnr714296.aspx |
| Under 12 Section | http://chess-results.com/tnr714293.aspx |
| U14 to U20 Section | http://chess-results.com/tnr714292.aspx |
No player gets knocked out for losing a game, players are expected to play all rounds. If a player needs to leave early, please inform the controllers.
Rating
All games will be sent for FIDE and ECF rapidplay rating.
Prizes
Winners (one boy and one girl) of each age-related section receive a cup. Second and third placed boys
and girls receive a medal.
Venue & Transport
Limited parking on-site. Twickenham Station is 10 minutes’ walk; St. Margaret’s Station is 15 minutes
away. Some buses stop outside, many stop in the town centre. See https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
5 round Swiss events. All entrants will be required to have at least Silver ECF membership.