Staffordshire Chess Congress
27th, 28th and 29th March 2026
(last weekend in March, and the weekend before Easter)
Victoria Hall, Liverpool Road,
Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4EL.
Prestigious venue 6 minute walk from main-line railway station
Lots of free parking on site and nearby. Disabled access and parking available.
Light refreshments available and likely to include famous North Staffordshire oatcake, bacon, and cheese.
Chief Arbiter : Matthew Carr
5 Round Swiss Tournament with 3 Sections
Open Section FIDE ECF Rated;
Higher u1850, and Standard u1550 ECF Rated
Fischer timing 100 mins + 10 secs per move
All sections prize money: £300(1st), £150(2nd), Multiple Rating prizes £50,
AND best performing female player £100 (using “algorithm of 400”).
Entry fee £35 (all sections) – non ECF members and ECF bronze must add £16 (£6.50 juniors)
Round 1 Friday 7:30pm
Round 2 Saturday 9:30am
Round 3 Saturday 2:30pm
Round 4 Sunday 9:30am
Round 5 Sunday 2:30pm
www.englishchess.org.uk/event/staffordshire-chess-congress
Email : [email protected]