Internal Competitions
Updated: 28.09.26
Internal Competitions
Starting in September 2026 (Rapid Play)
Starting in November 2026 (Standard Play)
Open only to players whose primary club is listed as Warndon.
Standard - Warndon Club Championship – a 45+30 standard-play knockout competition running throughout the season.
Annual Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Entries to be collected throughout October
Seeded draw ro be made live at the club in early November.
Each tie will consist of two legs of standard play games, and if the score is level after both games, players will progress to rapid play tie-break games until a winner is decided.
Rules coming soon.
Pairings coming soon.
Rapid - Warndon Rapid Championship – a 15+10 or 10+5 rapid-play competition running throughout the season.
Annual Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Players may arrange up to four games against each (and any) opponent throughout the season, twice in 2026 and twice in 2027. Play as many games as you can - the more games you complete, the greater your opportunity to score points and finish in the top three. The format is designed to encourage and reward active participation.
Standings coming soon.
Download the rules here..
Blitz - Blitz Swiss Tournaments - Three Swiss Tournaments organised roughly every 4 months throughout the year.
Played for fun and blitz rating.
Additional Internal Annual Trophies
Most Improved Player
Best Individual League Performance
Contact
Alex Nicholls, Club President
Sarah Burgess, Club Secretary
Phone
info@warndonchessclub.co.uk
alex@warndonchessclub.co.uk
sarah@warndonchessclub.co.uk
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