Frequently Asked Questions
I want to pay for the tournament or additional services - where can I find the direct link?
If – for whatever reason – you were not able to pay during initial registration, or you want to make another payment (e.g. for additional services, or you want to make a donation), you can access our online store directly by clicking the link below:
>>> ONLINE STORE
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However, before paying we require you to fill in our registration form (so that we could check your eligibility etc.), therefore – if you haven’t already done so – we strongly recommend following our standard 2-step registration process.
If you would like to do that, please click the link below:
>>> REGISTRATION
How can I enter the Congress?
The easiest way to enter the Northumbria Masters Congress is using our online registration portal. This is a 2-step process:
In Step 1, give your personal information.
In Step 2, choose your tournament or event and pay using our secure online payment system.
You can access our registration portal by clicking the blue button in the top right corner, or alternatively >>> CLICK HERE
I am not sure whether I am a paid-up English Chess Federation (ECF) member, which category of membership I hold, or what my membership number is. How can I check this?
Simply >>> CLICK HERE and enter your surname.
This ECF Member Finder will show if you are a paid-up member, which category your membership is in and what date your membership expires. It also shows your membership number.
If I am not a paid-up ECF member in the required category, and am also not a member of a different national chess federation, can I still enter the Congress?
Yes, you can. In this case, you are charged a pay-to-play fee of £12 for FIDE-rated events, and £9 for non-FIDE-rated events. This fee is collected by the Congress and passed along to the ECF.
Please note: A pay-to-play fee only covers you for the Northumbria Masters Congress, not other congresses or tournaments. So it may be cheaper to take out the required ECF membership fee if you are planning to play in multiple tournaments in any 12-month period.
I am entering my first chess congress and do not have a FIDE or national federation rating. Which event should I enter?
If you are entering your first chess congress and are unsure which event to enter, you should probably enter the lowest rated section (for 2024 Northumbria Masters it’s the Major).
You can seek advice from the Congress Director by writing to: info@northumbriamasters.com with details of any over-the-board results (or an estimate of your rating).
The Congress will not usually take online ratings into account in such cases.
The Congress Director reserves the right to assign an entrant without a FIDE or national federation rating to the most appropriate tournament. In such cases, the entry fees for that tournament apply.
Is there disabled/wheelchair access to all areas at the Dolphin Centre?
Yes, there are lifts to all floors at the Dolphin Centre, and disabled toilets on each floor.
FAQ didn’t solve your problem?
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