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54th Thanet FIDE Congress

54th Thanet FIDE Congress takes place from 9 to 11 Oct 2026 in Sandwich.

Dates: 9–11 Oct 2026
Place: Sandwich
Venue: Baypoint Club, Ramsgate Road, CT13 9QL
Time control: Classical
Source: English Chess Federation calendar

Details without guarantee, taken from the English Chess Federation calendar. The official announcement is authoritative.

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