Click to download the list of 2010 qualifiers and a list showing how they qualified in alphabetical order. Queries should be emailed to 

Click to download the 2010 Qualification rules and regulations - 'How to Qualify'. If any player believes they have qualified by rule 12, please email the details to Neville Belinfante as soon as possible.

The date of birth for British Junior Championship will relate to 1 January 2010. Eligibility criteria for the British Senior Championship will also relate to age on 1 January 2010. 

The British Graded Championships which are 5 day tournaments will have the following grading limits:

Under 180/FIDE 2000

Under 160/FIDE1800

Under 140/FIDE1600

Under 120/FIDE1400

The Weekender Tournaments will have the following grading limits:

Atkins open to all

Soanes open to player under 150/FIDE 1700

Yates open to players under 125/FIDE 1450

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