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43rd Birmingham Rapidplay
November 9, 2025
Birmingham & District Chess League is pleased to announce the 43rd Birmingham Rapidplay on the 9th November, 2025 at the Quinborne Community Centre, Birmingham.
This is a 7 round ECF and FIDE graded tournament with 15+10 time control. There are 4 sections with the following prizes:
- Open (1st: £200, 2nd: £100, 3rd: £50, Grading: £25)
- U2000 (1st: £120, 2nd £60, 3rd £30)
- U1750 (1st: £120, 2nd £60, 3rd £30)
- U1500 (1st: £120, 2nd £60, 3rd £30)
Schedule:
| Round 1 | 10:30 am |
| Round 2 | 11:40 am |
| Round 3 | 12:50 pm |
| Round 4 | 2:00 pm |
| Round 5 | 3:10 pm |
| Round 6 | 4:20 pm |
| Round 7 | 5:30 pm |
The entry fee is £20 and players must without an ECF gold membership or higher must pay a £20 surcharge. Entries on the day are not possible, and entrants are limited to 150 players.
To enter, please complete this form.