

Wimborne Chess Club





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All the latest news aboutWimborne Chess Club and other local happenings.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS
Wessex Online Tournaments -These are held weekly on different days of the week starting at 7.30pm, finishing at approximately 9pm, and provide a great opportunity to sharpen your chess tactics from the comfort of your own home. If interested, please contact Keith Gregory (user name KeithDFG) on lichess
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Saturday 5th April 2025 - 2nd Hampshire Rapidplay
https://form.jotform.com/250314996247362
Sunday 27th April 2025 - Dorset Rapidplay Chess Championships
From 10am to 5.15pm at the Furzebrook Village Hall, Furzebrook Rd, Wareham, BH20 5AR. It will be the first time for a very long time that the tournament will be held in British Summer Time!
Key Features:
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Over £500 in prizes
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£100 1st prize
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5 rating prizes of £40 each
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£40 Team prize
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Free refreshments all day!
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Free lunch
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Entry fee only £20 (£15 for juniors)
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https://www.dorsetchess.co.uk/2025-rapidplay/
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Friday 16th May to Sunday 18th May 2025 - 34th Frome Chess Congress - https://www.congress.org.uk/congress/549/home