SOMERSET COUNTY CHESS ASSOCIATION


Frome Congress

Organised by the Frome Chess Club, the annual Frome Congress is one of the most popular and friendly Congresses in the South-West, regularly attracting between 150 and 200 entrants.
The Selwood Academy venue has comfortable playing conditions. The restaurant, bookstall and analysis areas are separate from the playing areas and there is ample (free) car parking.
The Congress is part of the Tradewise Grand Prix and includes the Somerset Championships.
The Open is FIDE-rated and part of the British Championships Qualifying Grand Prix.


The 29th FROME CHESS CONGRESS

May 18th - 20th 2018

Selwood Academy, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EF

Selwood Academy

Selwood Academy - (photo by Brendan O'Gorman 2016)

5-Round ECF graded Swiss tournament

Open is FIDE-rated

The Congress this weekend was a great success with over 180 entries. Here are the final results:

Open  Major  Intermediate  Minor

Prize Winners

Tim Headlong
Tim Headlong with Denys Bonner Trophy 		Dave Marshall
Dave Marshall with Leon York Trophy		 Jamie Beviss
Jamie Beviss with Roy Hossell Trophy 		Martin Archbold
Martin Archbold with Cyril Chapman Trophy 		James Grover
James Grover with Jean Mackereth Trophy
Photos by Chris Lamming (2018)

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