Rules Summary
A 7 round classical tournament available to all club members.
Time control is 60+10 – each player starts with 60 minutes and gets an additional 10 seconds after each move played.
Members will be automatically enrolled into the tournament upon joining the club. Members can drop out by contacting our Competitions Manager or by emailing the Committee.
All games will begin at 7pm unless otherwise agreed by the players.
Pairings for a given round will be announced one week before the designated date for each round.
Please see the full CC Rules for further details.
This event is graded by Chess Scotland.
Tournament Schedule
| Round | Designated Date | Round cut-off | Bye cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Sep | 6 Oct | 16 Sep |
| 2 | 29 Oct | 10 Nov | 22 Oct |
| 3 | 26 Nov | 8 Dec | 19 Nov |
| 4 | 28 Jan | 9 Feb | 21 Jan |
| 5 | 25 Feb | 9 Mar | 18 Feb |
| 6 | 25 Mar | 6 Apr | 18 Mar |
| 7 | 29 Apr | 11 May | 22 Apr |
Pairings & Results
All players are encouraged to reach out to their opponents to check availability, and to inform the committee of when you intend to play your match.
Current Standings
Questions?
If you’ve got any questions, speak to Jordan McNaught (Competitions Manager) at any Club night or email us at contact@queensparkchessclub.com.
Past Champions
- 2023/24: Connor Thompson
- 2022/23: Rhys McCrosson
- 2021/22: Rhys McCrosson