AlphaChess FIDE Triathlon III 2026 combines classical, rapid, and blitz chess across one weekend at Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar. The competition runs on September 26 and 27 and awards an overall triathlon score from all three formats. Moreover, players can test different skills without changing venue or organizer.

The classical stage contains three rounds at 80 minutes plus 10 seconds per move. The rapid stage contains six rounds at 10+5, while the blitz stage contains nine rounds at 3+2. Therefore, a full participant plays 18 rated games and must manage energy carefully across the two-day schedule.

The published prize table totals £725, approximately $970, based on 30 full-event entrants. Awards cover the rapid, blitz, and overall triathlon classifications, including open, lower-half, female, and random prizes.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The classical games use 80+10, the rapid games use 10+5, and the blitz games use 3+2. Consequently, the three stages reward different combinations of preparation, calculation, time management, and resilience.

The classical event uses Pool A and Pool B structures, while the rapid and blitz competitions use accelerated pairings with open and lower-half prize categories. Players should confirm their initial pool and the scoring method before Round 1.

🏆 Prize Fund

Total Published Prize Fund: £725 / approx. $970, based on 30 full-event entrants.

The triathlon point system gives a classical win 10 points and a draw 5, a rapid win 4 and a draw 2, and a blitz win 2 and a draw 1. The maximum overall score is 72 points.

📂 Sections / Groups

🗓️ Schedule

📝 Registration

The full triathlon entry fee is £70. Players should enter through the event page. The organizer may accept partial-format entries by email, but participants should obtain written confirmation of the selected stages and fee.

Because the field is limited to 40 players and the overall classification depends on all three formats, players seeking the triathlon prizes should confirm that they are registered for the complete program.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Wyllyotts Theatre – Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar EN6 2JD, United Kingdom. The venue hosts both days of the event, so players do not need to move between the classical, rapid, and blitz stages.

🚗 How to Get There

Transport timetables, road conditions, engineering work, and parking rules may change. Therefore, participants should verify the final route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.

🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue

Accommodation is not included unless the organizer explicitly confirms otherwise. Players should book directly with the property or an authorized channel and verify price, availability, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, accessibility, parking, and the exact journey to the venue.

ℹ️ Other Information

• The overall triathlon uses weighted points from all 18 games.
• The published prize fund assumes 30 full-event entrants.
• Players may ask about partial-format entry, but written organizer approval is required.
• Every format uses an increment from move one.

✅ Final Checks Before Travel

• Confirm whether your entry covers all three formats.
• Review your classical pool and the accelerated pairing method.
• Check the weighted scoring and prize eligibility rules.
• Plan food, rest, and return transport around the long two-day program.

🔗 Official Resources