FIDE RATED N.I. Rapid Championship 2026 (Washingbay Rounds)
Description
Registration deadline: 21:00 on Sunday 8 November 2026 to Brendan Jamison [email protected]
Entry list
1916 Danny Roberts [Bangor Chess Club]
1912 David Jeffers [Washingbay Chess Club]
1596 Jelmer Hania [Washingbay Chess Club] Intermediate
1448 Conn O'Hannaidh [Washingbay Chess Club] Intermediate
Provisional entries (awaiting payment)
Entry list correct, as at 10:16 on November 4, 2026
Tournament details:
FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Rapid Championship 2026 (Washingbay Chess Club Rounds)
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Please arrive at 19:50 and please take seats at 19:55
The 5 rounds will be played back-to-back from 20:00 to 22:20
Venue: Washingbay Centre, 92 Ballybeg Road, Aughamullan, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 5DX
Type: Swiss pairings
Number of Rounds: 5
Time Control: 12+0
FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall.
Tournament entry fees:
25 Euro or 20 GBP for anyone paying cash on the night (if space is still available).
12.50 Euro of 10 GBP for players paying in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
Reduced to 5 GBP for Washingbay Chess Club members if paid in advance by bank transfer, Revolut, PayPal or by cash at a prior event.
Max capacity = 40 players.
Book and prepay to secure a place.
8 trophies will be awarded as prizes:
CHAMPION
2nd PLACE
3rd PLACE
U1700 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
U1700 INTERMEDIATE 2nd
U1700 INTERMEDIATE 3rd
WASHINGBAY CLUB CHAMPION
U18 WASHINGBAY CLUB CHAMPION
Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)
Chief Organizer: Jelmer Hania (Director of Washingbay Chess Club)
Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7
Registration deadline: 21:00 on Sunday 8 November 2026 to [email protected]