2nd Hampshire Rapidplay - 5th April 2025

[GrahamStuart]

2nd Hampshire Rapidplay
This tournament will take place at Barton Peveril 6th Form College, Eastleigh SO50 5ZA on the on 5th April 2025. The Hampshire Rapidplay is a 6 round ECF Rated Rapid tournament with a time control of 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move. We can accept 90 entries for the tournament.

There are two sections, the ‘Open’ and the Major (U1650). Rapid ratings will be used to determine which sections players can enter. If a player doesn’t have a rapid rating or has a provisional rating then their classical rating will be used to determine eligibility. The tournament entry form is at https://form.jotform.com/250314996247362

Entry Fee:
Adults – £18
Juniors – £15

Prizes:
1ˢᵗ – £100
2ⁿᵈ – £70
3ʳᵈ – £50

Entry closes on Thursday 3rd April 2025 – no entries will be accepted on the day.
Please note there is a £15 pay-to-play fee (£6 for juniors) for players with ECF membership below Gold. With the ECF restructuring their membership system, all Silver Members have been upgraded to Gold membership.

The minimum prize fund is based on receiving 40 entries . The prize fund shall be increased in line with the number of entries and may include extra category prizes including: rating; junior; and women.

Schedule:
Round 1 – 09:30
Round 2 – 10:40
Round 3 – 11:50
Lunch – 13:00-14:00
Round 4 – 14:00
Round 5 – 15:10
Round 6 – 16:20

Venue:
Barton Peveril 6th Form College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ZA

The venue is easily accessible by car and public transport. It is located just off Junction 13 of the M3 and Junction 5 of the M27 and has ample on site parking as well as parking on Chestnut Avenue just outside the college. Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh Train Station are both a 20 minute walk away and public buses from Romsey and Southampton run past the college regularly.

Local amenities can be found a short walk from the college campus in Eastleigh Town Centre. The College Café will be open during the day, with opening times to be confirmed.

Full details on the HCA website: https://www.hampshirechess.co.uk/2nd-ha ... rapidplay/

Current entrants
https://chess-results.com/tnr1110662.aspx?lan=1