Swinton November Rapidplay
Sun 08 Nov
|Radcliffe Football Club
A six-round ECF-rated rapidplay tournament for adults and juniors, with Major and Minor sections and cash prizes.
Time & Location
08 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Radcliffe Football Club, Neuven Stadium, Colshaw Cl E, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3PE, UK
About the event
Organised by Swinton Chess Academy, this six-round ECF-rated rapidplay tournament is open to adults and juniors.
Date & Venue
Sunday 8 November 2026
Radcliffe Football Club
Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
Sections
• Major: Under 2000 ECF
• Minor: Under 1500 ECF
The October 2026 ECF Rapidplay Rating List is used to determine eligibility.
Time Control
25 minutes per player, plus a five-second increment per move. Digital clocks are used on all boards.
Round Times
Round 1: 10:00 am
Round 2: 11:15 am
Round 3: 12:45 pm
Round 4: 2:00 pm
Round 5: 3:15 pm
Round 6: 4:30 pm
Entry Fee & Prizes
Entry fee: £28 per player.
Prizes in each section:
1st: £250
2nd: £125
3rd: £60
Players must hold ECF Gold membership or above, or pay the applicable game fee surcharge.
Facilities
Free parking is available at the venue. Light refreshments are available to purchase.
Organiser
Adam Scoular