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British Rapidplay Championships Details may change slightly from year to year, but this guide is intended to give you an idea of what to expect if you are interested in taking part in the British Rapidplay Championships.
Full details can be found either on entry forms, or from from Steve Burton.
Contact details in the right hand column.
Introduction
This tournament is held in Halifax in November each year.
For skillful players, results from the England Under 11 trial qualifier section count towards selection for the England Under 11 team trials.
The Getting selected box in the right hand column of this page tells you how the England Under 11 trial qualifier section is organised.
If you're not familiar with the England trials, take a look at How to qualify.
The England Under 11 Team Trials Qualifier is held on Saturday.
There is a Junior One Day Rapidplay on Sunday.
The Junior British Rapidplay is also held on Sunday, where you can compete for the Under 16, Under 14, Under 12 or Under 10 Championship titles.
Players aged 11 to 16, who are trying to qualify for the National Chess Junior Squad should compete in the two day competition most suited to your grade - Major if your grade is between 146 and 170, Intermediate if your grade is between 121 and 145 and the Minor section if your grade is under 121.
In these competitions, some of your opponents may be adult.
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 Rate of play
In all games you play during the British Rapidplay Championships you will have 30 minutes to complete all your moves.
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| England Under 11 Trial Qualifier |
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Saturday, 21st November
Results from this section count towards selection for the England Under 11 team trials held in April.
 Timetable
England U11 trials qualifier
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| Round 1 |
12.00 noon - 1.00 pm |
| Round 2 |
1.30 - 2.30 pm |
| Round 3 |
3.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Round 4 |
4.30 - 5.30 pm |
| Round 5 |
6.00 - 7.00 pm |
| Round 6 |
7.30 - 8.30 pm |
NOTE: The timetable for junior events may vary at the discretion of the controller.
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| Two day tournaments |
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NOTE:
All of two day tournaments in British Rapidplay Championships are open to adults as well as junior players.
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Open Championship
This section is open to players of any grade.
Those taking part can include
Grandmasters (GM),
Intermediate Masters (IM),
Women Grandmasters (WGM) and
Women Intermediate Masters (WIM).
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Major Championship
For players graded Under 171
Players aged 11 to 16, who are trying to qualify for the National Chess Junior Squad should compete in this section if your grade is between 146 and 171.
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Intermediate Championship
For players graded Under 146
Players aged 11 to 16 who are trying to qualify for the National Chess Junior Squad should compete in this section if your grade is between 121 and 146.
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Minor Championship
For players graded Under 121
Players aged 11 to 16 who are trying to qualify for the National Chess Junior Squad should compete in this section if your grade is under 121.
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Two Day Timetable
Open, Major, Intermediate and Minor sections
| Saturday |
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| Round 1 |
12.00 noon - 1.00 pm |
| Round 2 |
1.30 - 2.30 pm |
| Round 3 |
3.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Round 4 |
4.30 - 5.30 pm |
| Round 5 |
6.00 - 7.00 pm |
| Round 6 |
7.30 - 8.30 pm |
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| Sunday |
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| Round 7 |
9.30 - 10.30 am |
| Round 8 |
11.00 - 12.00 noon |
| Round 9 |
12.30 - 1.30 pm |
| Round 10 |
2.15 - 3.15 pm |
| Round 11 |
3.45 - 4.45 pm |
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| Junior British Rapidplay |
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Sunday 22nd November
Depending on your age, players in this section can compete for the
- Under 16 Championships
- Under 14 Championships
- Under 12 Championships
- Under 10 Championships
Timetable
British Junior Rapidplay
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| Round 1 |
9.30 - 10.30 am |
| Round 2 |
11.00 - 12.00 noon |
| Round 3 |
12.30 - 1.30 pm |
| Round 4 |
2.15 - 3.15 pm |
| Round 5 |
3.45 - 4.45 pm |
NOTE: The timetable for junior events may vary at the discretion of the controller.
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| Junior One Day Rapidplay |
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Sunday 22nd November
Timetable
Junior One Day Rapidplay
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| Round 1 |
9.30 - 10.30 am |
| Round 2 |
11.00 - 12.00 noon |
| Round 3 |
12.30 - 1.30 pm |
| Round 4 |
2.15 - 3.15 pm |
| Round 5 |
3.45 - 4.45 pm |
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 Refreshments.
Food and refreshments will be available during the championships.
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Each player plays one game per round.
Each round is followed by a break for refreshments etc.
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 Prizes.
On Sunday, prize giving will be held at approximately 5.20 pm.
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Entry forms |
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The 2009 British Rapidplay Championship will be held on the weekend of:
21st & 22nd November 2009.
At:
North Bridge Leisure Centre,
Halifax
HX3 6TE
If you have any questions about the tournament, or you think you might be interested in taking part in 2009, visit
British Rapidplay
or contact
Steve Burton
Tel: 0113 256 8157
Entry forms
 PDF Acrobat
(495 KB)
 MS Word
(217 KB)
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