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Scarborough Congress & Club Championship 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026 · Spa Complex @ South Bay, Ramshill
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Friday, October 23, 202618:00 UTC – Oct 25, 18:00 UTC
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Posted by tournaments 1 w ago
This will be Scarboroughs 49th Congress and is one of the biggest tournaments in the UK with an expected entry level approaching 500.
Hosted at the Spa Complex which overlooks the bay of Scarborough close to the town centre. Over £7000 is in the prize fund with £1000 top prize in the Open.
6 sections to choose from …
Open (FIDE rated)
Challengers (U2050) (FIDE rated)
Major (U1900)
Intermediate (U1750)
Minor (U1600)
Foundation (U1450)
But this is not just a congress for individuals – we now run a Club Championship using players performances during the congress and £500 will be awarded to the best performing Club. Ilkley’s ‘The Chess Centre’ are the current champions from 2025.
Online entry: www.aidachess.com
Leaflet: britchess.wufoo.com
Part of the ECF International Series
Details: www.scarboroughchess.uk
Hosted at the Spa Complex which overlooks the bay of Scarborough close to the town centre. Over £7000 is in the prize fund with £1000 top prize in the Open.
6 sections to choose from …
Open (FIDE rated)
Challengers (U2050) (FIDE rated)
Major (U1900)
Intermediate (U1750)
Minor (U1600)
Foundation (U1450)
But this is not just a congress for individuals – we now run a Club Championship using players performances during the congress and £500 will be awarded to the best performing Club. Ilkley’s ‘The Chess Centre’ are the current champions from 2025.
Online entry: www.aidachess.com
Leaflet: britchess.wufoo.com
Part of the ECF International Series
Details: www.scarboroughchess.uk
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