Entry fees
| Event | Entry fee before 23rd June 2017 | Entry fee on 23rd June 2017 or later | |
| British Championship | GM, IM, WGM, WIM | Free | £50 |
| FM/WFM | £75 | £125 | |
| 2150 and above Untitled |
£150 | £200 | |
| 2000 – 2149 inclusive |
£200 | £250 | |
| Under 2000 | £300 | £350 | |
| Major Open | GM, IM, WGM, WIM | Free | Free |
| FM/WFM | £50 | £100 | |
| Others | £100 | £150 | |
| Over 50 / Over 65 Championships | £60 | £80 | |
| Weekday Tournaments Morning Open U180, U160, U140, U120, U100 |
£45 | £55 | |
| Under 16 – Under 10 Championships | £45 | £55 | |
| Under 9 Championship | £35 | £45 | |
| Under 8 Championship | £25 | £35 | |
| 5 Day Tournament AM | £45 | £55 |
| Event | Entry fee before 22nd July 2017 |
Entry fee on/after 22nd July 2017 |
| Weekend Tournaments Atkins, Soanes, Yates |
£30 | £40 |
| Rapidplay | £30 | £40 |
Prizes
| Event | Prizes |
| British Championship | 1st £10000*; 2nd £5000; 3rd £2500; 4th £1500; 5th £1000; 6th £1000; 7th £500; 8th £500 British Womens Championship 1st £1000; 2nd £500; 3rd £250 Under 21 1st £1000; 2nd £500; 3rd £250; 4th £250 50+ Special Prizes 1st £1000; 2nd £500 Alexander Best Game Prize £100 Rating Prizes 2451-2550 1st £2000; 2nd £1000; 3rd £500; 2351-2450 1st £2000; 2nd £1000; 3rd £500; 2201-2350 £250; 2051-2200 £250 * incl. £1500 English Champion prize |
| Major Open | 1st £750; 2nd £400 3rd £250; 4th £100 Performance Rated Prize(s) to be announced at the Championships |
| Over 50 / Over 65 Championships | 1st £400; 2nd £200; 3rd £100 |
| Weekday Tournaments Morning Open U180, U160, U140, U120, U100 |
1st £240; 2nd £120; 3rd £60 |
| Under 16 – Under 10 Championships | 1st £240; 2nd £120; 3rd £60 |
| Under 9 Championship | 1st £200; 2nd £100; 3rd £50 |
| Under 8 Championship | 1st £100; 2nd £60; 3rd £30 |
| 5 Day Tournament AM | 1st £240; 2nd £120; 3rd £60 |
| Weekend Tournaments Atkins, Soanes, Yates |
1st £200; 2nd £100; 3rd £50 Grading Prize(s) to be announced |
| Rapidplay | 1st £200; 2nd £100; 3rd £50 Rating Prizes – 2000 – 1751 (inclusive) £50; 1750 – 1501 (inclusive) £50; 1500 – 1251 (inclusive) £50; 1250 – 1001 (inclusive) £50 |
Additional Prizes
Best game prize in junior sections (U16 – U10) – £50
Neil Carr Fellowship Prize
This prize is a one-year scholarship for 2018 for the ECF Chess Academy International Programme. The prize is awarded to the highest eligible player in the Under 10 Championship. Tie Break and eligibility rules will be found on the British Championships website prior to the Championships