BACL Rapidplay 2017

Date: Saturday 25 March 2017 (Round 1 begins at 2:15 pm)

Venue: St. Augustine’s Church Hall, Richmond Road, CB4 3PS
(Cambridge City Chess club venue)

There is no entry form. Entries can be taken on the day (prior to 2pm), though the organiser Patrick Ribbands would appreciate it if you could let him know beforehand: ribbs [at] waitrose.com

Entry fee: £ 5.00
Juniors: £ 2.50
(ECF non-members will be charged an additional £ 6)


The event will be over four rounds, using a Fischer time control of 20 minutes with increments of 10 seconds per move provided there are sufficient digital clocks.

  • Round 1 – 2:15 pm
  • Round 2 – 3:30 pm
  • Round 3 – 4:40 pm
  • Round 4 – 5:50 pm

There will be a trophy for the overall winner, and a grading prize. Cash prizes may be awarded depending on entries.

About the Author

Steve Lovell
Steve Lovell
Steve is Internet Officer for the Bury Area Chess League, Admin Secretary for the Bury St Edmunds Chess Club and, since 2015, organiser of the Bury St Edmunds Chess Congress.

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