The 9-Rounds Monthly Swiss
9-Round Swiss Tournament — September 2026 to May 2027A New Monthly Swiss for Kent Players
A 9-round Swiss tournament played one evening per month, from September 2026 to May 2027. Open to all players — come and test yourself against competitive opposition in a friendly, well-organised event.
Enter NowSchedule
Monthly on a Wednesday
September 2026 – May 2027
Time Control
60 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move
Venue
The Mick Jagger Centre
Shepherds Ln, Dartford, DA1 2JZ
Entry Fee
£75 for all 9 rounds
Round Dates
| Round | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday 30th September 2026 | 7:15pm |
| 2 | Wednesday 28th October 2026 | 7:15pm |
| 3 | Wednesday 25th November 2026 | 7:15pm |
| 4 | Wednesday 16th December 2026 * | 7:15pm |
| 5 | Wednesday 27th January 2027 | 7:15pm |
| 6 | Wednesday 24th February 2027 | 7:15pm |
| 7 | Wednesday 31st March 2027 | 7:15pm |
| 8 | Wednesday 28th April 2027 | 7:15pm |
| 9 | Wednesday 26th May 2027 | 7:15pm |
* Round 4 is on the third Wednesday, not the last — moved earlier to avoid the Christmas break.
Games start at 7:15pm. Venue must be vacated by 10:00pm.
Section & Prizes
A single Open section — all ratings welcome
Open Section
All ratings welcome
The prize fund grows with the number of entrants and is shared among the top finishers:
- 1st Place: 40% of the prize fund + trophy
- 2nd Place: 28% of the prize fund
- 3rd Place: 20% of the prize fund
- Rating Prize: 12% of the prize fund
Example: with 20 entries the prize fund is around £900 — roughly £350 / £250 / £175 / £100.
Prizes awarded by turnout: fewer than 6 entries, 1st place only; 6–14 entries, top 2 plus rating prize; 15+ entries, top 3 plus rating prize. Tied places share the combined prize equally. The prize fund is confirmed and published before Round 1.
Format
- 9-round Swiss system
- Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move
- Games start at 7:15pm sharp
- Venue must be vacated by 10:00pm
- One round per month (on a Wednesday — see schedule)
- ECF rated
Entry Information
- Entry fee: £75 for all 9 rounds
- Open to all — no minimum rating required
- Players must have an ECF membership (or be willing to join)
- Half-point byes available with advance notice (max 2)
- Default loss for no-show without notice