BBCA FIDE-rated Rapid Tournament September 2026

BBCA FIDE-RATED RAPID TOURNAMENT

Micro Business Park Hall  50B Greatorex Street, London E1 5NP, UK 

Near Brick Lane, in the heart of the East End

Date: Sunday 13 September 2026 

Time: 2:00 pm –7:00pm 

Registration: 2:00pm

Clock starts: 3:00pm sharp_

The British Bangla Chess Association (BBCA) is proud to organise another 6-round FIDE-rated rapid tournament. The venue is a 5-minute walk from Whitechapel, Aldgate East, and Aldgate Underground stations.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Time Control: 10 minutes + 05 seconds increment per move from move 1. 

Format: 2 separate sections 

1.  OPEN – open to all players 

2.  MAJOR – For players rated U 1700

Rating: The higher of your September 2026 FIDE Rapid or ECF Rapid rating will be used. 

If you have no rapid ratings, Standard or Blitz ratings will be used. 

Unrated players are welcome but will receive 50% of any prize and are not eligible for rating prizes.

PRIZES FOR BOTH SECTIONS

We are pleased to inform you that the prize money for both sections have been increased although we have kept the entry fee unchanged.

*1st Prize: £100

* 2nd Prize: £60

*Rating Prizes: 6x £35 each for U 2000, U1900, U1800, U1500, U1200 & U1000  

No player can win more than one prize. Tied prizes will be shared equally.

All Junior participants will be awarded a BBCA medal.

ENTRY FEE

£25 per player for both sections 

£20 discounted for: BBCA members, adult female players, and juniors until 18th Birthday. ((Born on or after 2008).

BBCA junior members will pay £15.

Titled Players – titled players, including GM, IM, FM and CM may participate without paying prior entry fee. However, their entry fee will be deducted from the prize money if they win any prize.

ELIGIBILITY

All participants must be at least ECF Gold members and have a FIDE ID. 

Don’t have a FIDE ID? Please request to the ECF by visiting britchess.wufoo.com

Or email the ECF International Rating Officer: iro@englishchess.org.uk

HOW TO ENTER

1. Bank Transfer

Pay to: *British Bangla Chess Association* 

Lloyds Bank | Sort Code: 30-92-90 | Account No: 34578668 

Reference: _Your First and Last Name_ 

Deadline: Thursday, 11 September 2026

2. Cash

Pay to BBCA General Secretary, Ashraf Nannu, on Sundays 3-7pm at: 

Tower Hamlets Parents Centre, 1 Links Yard, London E1 5LX

3. Informations Required

After paying the entry fee,  please send Player’s  Name, ECF Code, FIDE ID, Mobile Number, and Section (Open or Major) to BBCA Chief Advisor, Abu Hasan either by email at abuhasan.chess@gmail.com or by W|hatsApp on +44 7944 668603

ENTRY ON THE DAY

Late entries: £30 cash, subject to availability. 

We have only 50 places to offer and we will follow a First Come, First Served policy.

To check availability, please email or WhatsApp your name and ECF code in advance.

OFFICIALS & RULES

Chief Arbiter: Mr Michael Flatt 

FIDE Rapidplay rules apply.  The Chief Arbiter’s decision will be final in  any dispute

BBCA reserves the right to modify the tournament structure and prizes if required.

Refund Policy: Cancellations will be allowed until Thursday 10th September and entry fee will be refunded by deducting £5 admin cost.

CONTACT

For any enquiry please contact either BBCA

President Tariq Khan on  +44 7930 528293 or

General Secretary Ashraf Nannu on +44 7530 195300

Complementary tea/coffee and snacks will be available for all players & parents.

Details: www.englishchess.org.uk