This is a “W&WCC closed” event – open to Members only.
The popular Ladder competition is a standard-play event for members rated below 1650. It is a play-as-you-please event based on “challenges” made. Members rated under 1650 may join the Ladder at any time. All games are submitted for ECF standard play rating.
The 2024-25 Ladder Competition runs from 17 Sep 2024 to 29 July 2025.
Players make progress by beating players above them on the Ladder. A player may challenge a player up to five places above them on the Ladder. Challenges should be accepted or players may fall foul of Rule 17:
17) Any player who in the opinion of the Tournament Secretary unreasonably declines a challenge shall be relegated to the bottom of the ladder.
Ladder competition Rule 17
Links: Ladder Rules | U1650 Ladder 2024-25 on ECF LMS
The entry starts in reverse rating order, so the strongest players begin at the bottom! The player on the lower rung in each game has to win to make progress, moving up to take the place of the higher placed opponent, who moves down one rung.
To win the Ladder tournament entrants must be on the top rung of the Ladder at the finishing date. The winner holds the John Langford trophy for a year.