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
Limited to 240 Players
Entry capped — enter early to secure your place
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 + £100 prize)
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