Silvertown FIDE Congress, 11-12 July 2026
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2026 6:55 pm
Silvertown (London City Airport Docklands) FIDE Congress - https://pci.jotform.com/form/260733508887973
11 – 12 July 2026
The Tate Institute, 1 Wythes Rd, London E16 2DN, UK
Register here - https://pci.jotform.com/form/260733508887973
Silvertown FIDE Congress
We are happy to be organising the first international chess tournament at the Tate Institute, 1 Wythes Road, London E16 2DN. The Tate Institute is a historic community building in Silvertown, East London. Established in 1887 by Sir Henry Tate for sugar refinery workers, it has served various community roles over time.
SECTIONS - Under 2400, Under 1900 and Under 1600 FIDE plus an ECF Under 1400. Players in the top three sections also have to be Under XXXX in the most recent ECF list.
DATES and rooms for 2026
11th-12th July
Organisers / Arbiters = Adam Raoof IA and colleagues
GUARANTEED PRIZES
In the U2400 and Under 1900 - 1st - £200 / 2nd £100 / 3rd £50
Under 1600 - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40
Under 1400 ECF (if you have a FIDE standard 1400 or above please enter the Under 1600) - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40
Prizes will be shared in the results of a tie on points.
Venue
The Tate Institute - head to London City Airport Docklands Light Railway stop. Head to the Drew road exit (down the escalators and then take the steps to the left / or get lift on train level to ground floor). From that exit it's a short 4-min walk to The Tate Institute.
ROUND TIMES
Saturday
(1) 10.30am to 1.30pm
(2) 2.00pm to 5.00pm
(3) 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Sunday
(4) 11.00am to 2pm
(5) 2.30pm to 5.30pm
11 – 12 July 2026
The Tate Institute, 1 Wythes Rd, London E16 2DN, UK
Register here - https://pci.jotform.com/form/260733508887973
Silvertown FIDE Congress
We are happy to be organising the first international chess tournament at the Tate Institute, 1 Wythes Road, London E16 2DN. The Tate Institute is a historic community building in Silvertown, East London. Established in 1887 by Sir Henry Tate for sugar refinery workers, it has served various community roles over time.
SECTIONS - Under 2400, Under 1900 and Under 1600 FIDE plus an ECF Under 1400. Players in the top three sections also have to be Under XXXX in the most recent ECF list.
DATES and rooms for 2026
11th-12th July
Organisers / Arbiters = Adam Raoof IA and colleagues
GUARANTEED PRIZES
In the U2400 and Under 1900 - 1st - £200 / 2nd £100 / 3rd £50
Under 1600 - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40
Under 1400 ECF (if you have a FIDE standard 1400 or above please enter the Under 1600) - 1st - £160 / 2nd - £80 / 3rd - £40
Prizes will be shared in the results of a tie on points.
Venue
The Tate Institute - head to London City Airport Docklands Light Railway stop. Head to the Drew road exit (down the escalators and then take the steps to the left / or get lift on train level to ground floor). From that exit it's a short 4-min walk to The Tate Institute.
ROUND TIMES
Saturday
(1) 10.30am to 1.30pm
(2) 2.00pm to 5.00pm
(3) 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Sunday
(4) 11.00am to 2pm
(5) 2.30pm to 5.30pm