The Torbay Chess Congress
An annual congress held on the English Riviera
The Torbay Congress
Torbay Chess Congress
Torbay Chess Congress

The Entry Limit Has Been Reached

The 2025 Torbay Chess Congress has a limit of 150 entrants - this is the maximum number of players that can be accommodated in our venue without compromising playing conditions.

This limit has now been reached, and we are currently unable to accept new entries. However if you would like your name to be placed on a waiting list, to be contacted in the event of withdrawals between now and the start of the Congress, please email the Congress Secretary, indicating in your email your phone number and the last date on which you would be interested in being contacted with a view to a late entry.

Some Past Players' Comments

 
If you run the 2023 the same way as the 2022 congress i see no problems.
2022 Intermediate
 
My first Torbay Congress and I thought it was excellent.
2019 Major
 
Excellent congress, I hope to come again next year.
2019 Foundation
 
Very good congress, helpful organisers, prompt round starts, friendly players and a nice sized venue with everything you could need. Can’t ask for more, if available I will definitely be making the trip down again next year!
2022 Intermediate