2025 / 26 Candidates

Current Champion: Kyle Cross
Previous Champion: Glenn Cross
In Progress
Round Robin
FIDE Rated

Entry Information

Entries Open: 4th January 2026
Entries Close: 21st January 2026
Maximum Entries: 8 players

Entry Fees

No entry fees for this tournament.

Entries to: brianwoodard@iomchess.com

Tournament Format

Time Control

Type: Classical
Base Time: 75 minutes
Increment: 30 seconds per move
Default Policy: Missing players will be defaulted after 30 minutes

Venue

PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas

Candidates Round 7

24/03/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 6

17/03/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 5

03/03/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 4

24/02/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 3

17/02/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 2

10/02/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Candidates Round 1

03/02/2026 7:30 pm Round Robin Scheduled
⏱️ Time Control: 75 minutes 30 seconds

Bye Policy

No byes.

Rating Information

Rating Date Used: FIDE 1st Jan 2026 / No FIDE Rating 0000 will be allocated.

Prizes & Awards

Winner will be listed on club website.

Organiser Information

Chief Organiser: Brian Woodard
Controller: Brian Woodard
The Chief Organiser's decision in all matters will be final.

Terms & Conditions

Please refer to The Manx Terms & Conditions.