42nd Annual
St Albans Chess Congress 2026
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th April
SCCU Championship
Glenroy Trophy + British Championship qualifying place
£4,250 in Prizes
Across all sections with rating prizes
ECF Grand Prix event
Qualifies for earning points
240 Competitors
Massive playing hall capacity
Venue
St. Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AWEntry Fee
Schedule
Time Control
90 minutes + 10 seconds per move
Saturday
Sunday
Sections & Prizes
Open
Max rating: No limit
SCCU Championship (Glenroy Trophy)
1st £350 · 2nd £180 · 3rd £100
Rating prizes (£100 each): <2300, <2200, <2100
Best Herts player: Hakansson Cup
Challengers
Max rating: 2050
1st £350 · 2nd £180 · 3rd £100
Rating prize: <1950
Best Herts player: Berry Cup
Major
Max rating: 1900
1st £350 · 2nd £180 · 3rd £100
Rating prize: <1800
Best Herts player: Davis Cup
Intermediate
Max rating: 1750
1st £350 · 2nd £180 · 3rd £100
Rating prize: <1650
Best Herts player: Congress Cup
Minor
Max rating: 1600
1st £350 · 2nd £180 · 3rd £100
Rating prizes (£100 each): <1500, <1400, <1300
Best Herts player: Lee-Johnson Cup
Eligibility determined by rating on 1st March 2026
Special Prizes
Best Junior
Under 14 on 1 Jan 2026
£100
J Glynne Jones Cup
Best Veteran
Over 65 on 1 Jan 2026
£100