Club News

The club will be closed 20th, 24th and 31st December


Bristol Open: 27-30 December 2024

Event Details (Entries received)

  • Venue:  Bristol Bridge & Clifton Chess Club, 99 Oldfield Road, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4QQ
  • Entry Limit: 60 players (First come, first served)
  • Entry Fee:
    • £50 before 30th November 2024, £60 from 1st December 2024
    • ECF Bronze and Non-members: Additional £15 (juniors £6)
  • Competition Format:
    • Section: Single Open Section
    • Rounds: 7 Rounds, Swiss System
    • Time Control: 90 minutes per player plus a 30 second increment per move
    • 2 half point byes; not available in the last round
    • FIDE & ECF Rated
  • Playing Schedule:
    • Friday 27/12/24  Round 1: 18:40
    • Saturday 28/12/24  Round 2: 10:00;  Round 3: 15:00
    • Sunday 29/12/24  Round 4: 10:00;  Round 5: 15:00
    • Monday 30/12/24  Round 6: 10:00;  Round 7: 15:00
  • Prizes:
    • The prize money is based on 60 entrants and is indicative. In the event of less than 60 entrants the prize fund will be reduced.
    • 1st £500, 2nd £250
      best junior £100, (min 3 juniors under 17 on 1st September 2024)
      best woman £100 (min 3 women players)
      5 rating prizes of £100
  • Refunds:
    • Before 30th November £2.5 admin fee deducted and remaining money paid.
    • 1st to 15th December 50% refund
    • after 15th December no refund
  • Additional Information:
    • Tea, coffee, drinks and snacks will be available from the bar.
    • Smoking/Vaping: Strictly prohibited within the venue and grounds.
    • Mobile Devices: Must be switched off and unreachable during games.
    • Child Supervision: The responsibility of the parent or guardian.
    • Data Use: Player details will be held electronically for administration and future events. Please let me know if you wish to opt-out.
    • Liability: The organizer is not responsible for personal items or accidents.

Please fill out the Form to register your interest.


Bristol League season 2024/25 (please use the links to check the teams’ schedule)

KO and MKO fixtures

Division 1 fixtures; Clifton A (Mondays), Clifton B

Division 3 fixtures; Clifton C

Division 4 fixtures; Clifton D, Clifton E (Juniors 1), Clifton K (Thursdays)

Division 5 fixtures; Clifton F

Division 6 fixtures; Clifton G, Clifton H (Juniors 2)

It is never late to join the club and play chess either casually or for a team!