Chess in Bristol

Allocation of Ratings

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The ECF February 2026 rating will be used for Over 1799 section, and ECF March 2026 ratings will be used for the Under 1800 section. (FIDE rating will be used if players don't have ECF rating).

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Players without a current FIDE or ECF rating must give details of estimated playing strength (e.g. evidence of recent results), including any previously held rating, or current rating from another body.

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Ungraded or unrated players may not win a grading/rating prize and, apart from the Over 1799 section, may only win a third of any other prize.

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ECF Membership

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​In the ALL Sections there is a pay to play fee of £16.00 (juniors £6.5) for players who are not ECF Gold or Platinum members regardless of their FIDE affiliation.

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Tournament Rating

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The tournament will be submitted to FIDE for international rating and the English Chess Federation (ECF) for national rating. It is a condition of playing in the Bristol Congress that the data submitted at the time of entry will be forwarded to FIDE and the ECF, as required to enable the games to be rated by FIDE and the ECF.

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Obtaining a FIDE Identification Number

 

All sections entrants must have a FIDE Identification Number at the time of submitting their entry.

If you are a member of the ECF and require a FIDE ID please check information here.

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