Dundee Chess Congress
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History

"The Dundee Congress was revitalised in 2004 after a ten-year hiatus. Driven by a passion to bring a premier chess event back to the city, a small group of dedicated local players came together to launch a new tournament.Our inaugural event at the Queens Hotel attracted a fantastic turnout of 124 players and earned excellent reviews. Seeking a more sustainable venue, we moved to the Next Generation Club near Monifieth in 2005. This quickly became a favourite location among participants until venue terms changed in 2016. Following a brief pause in 2017 to source a suitable new home, the Congress found its current venue in 2018 at the University of Dundee Chaplaincy Centre, building on the university's strong existing connection with Castlehill Chess Club."

Policies

"From the outset, our goal has been to create an inclusive event that welcomes players of all strengths. To keep things fair and sustainable, we ask all participants to contribute equally to the running costs and prize fund. Consequently, we do not offer complimentary entry to titled players. This policy is built on fairness, not disrespect; every player contributes equally, and every competitor is equally welcome."

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