13-08-2016, 04:10 PM
No minimum Alan, it really is dependent on the numbers. The new prize structure was designed not only to offer the chance of more and bigger prizes but also to be sustainable. The congress has run at a loss since it has started and we are determined for it to be on budget irrespective of the numbers that take part.
We have done a prize structure based on 60 entrants (40 Open and 20 Challengers) which would offer top prizes of £300 and £200 for the Open and £150 and £100 for the Challengers with grading prizes of £150 and £75 respectively. Hope that gives you a better idea of the range the prizes could be.
I should also point out to everyone that the entry form has been updated with the new round times and terms and conditions as we had to make some adjustments in order to Fide rate the Open.
We have done a prize structure based on 60 entrants (40 Open and 20 Challengers) which would offer top prizes of £300 and £200 for the Open and £150 and £100 for the Challengers with grading prizes of £150 and £75 respectively. Hope that gives you a better idea of the range the prizes could be.
I should also point out to everyone that the entry form has been updated with the new round times and terms and conditions as we had to make some adjustments in order to Fide rate the Open.