This registration portal is for Northumbria Masters Chess Congress held annually in August.

If you would like to register for other events, please click HERE.

Important information

Registration for 2023 Northumbria Masters Chess Congress is a 2-STEP PROCESS:

STEP 1 (FORM) – please complete the form below and click ‘Submit’ – you will then be able to choose the tournament

STEP 2 (SHOP) – please choose the tournament you wish to play in and make a payment

Your place in the tournament will be confirmed after successful receipt of the payment on our account (you will receive a confirmation email).

If you encounter any issues during the registration process (e.g. if you have already registered before, but were not able to make a payment), please see our FAQ page for further instructions.

Thank you and see you in August!


Please complete the form below:

All fields with * are required.
Please use 3-letter code, e.g. ENG.
You can find your FIDE ID number via the database search at: https://ratings.fide.com
You can find your FIDE Standard Play rating via the database search at: https://ratings.fide.com
You can find your ECF Membership No. via the database search at: https://www.ecfrating.org.uk/v2/new/list_players.php
You can find your ECF Rating Code via the database search at: https://www.ecfrating.org.uk/v2/new/list_players.php
You can find your ECF Standard Play rating via the database search at: https://www.ecfrating.org.uk/v2/new/list_players.php
Players in the Masters, Challengers, Major & Minor tournaments may request a total of up to 3 half-point byes in Rounds 1-8. Players in the Foundation tournament may request a maximum of one bye in Round 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Please indicate any health issues, disability or other conditions (for example: allergies, wheelchair access required) that you wish the tournament organisers to be aware of. We will try our best to accommodate any request for assistance, and will treat all requests with sensitivity and in confidence.