Dundee Congress

October 21-23

Keith Rose, Congress Director

The 2005 Dundee Congress was held at the Next Generation Club, Monifieth just outside Dundee . The top tournament, the Manor House Restorations Open contained 29 players included GM Colin McNab, IMs Steve Mannion and Mark Orr, visiting German FIDE Master Gunnar Jacob, currently playing at Castlehill, and a further 6 rated 2000+.

Two other tournaments were held, the Andrew Bolton Opticians Major and the Minor. Both had similar entries to last year.

Unfortunately it was not possible to run a tournament specifically for young players, nevertheless 24 juniors aged under 18 took part in the Congress. In lieu of a junior event The Every Child Nursery Grandmaster Challenge was held on Thursday before the Congress in which schoolchildren were invited to play simultaneous games against GM Colin McNab. Although fewer than expected children attended it was still thoroughly enjoyed by those who did take part.

The Congress itself went down well with most players, the venue coming in for particular praise despite being difficult for non-drivers to get to. The venue contained all amenities, including reduced-price use of the gym and pool facilities, and discounted accommodation was available in the neighbouring Travel Inn.

Prizewinners:

Manor House Restorations Open:

1st . equal - Colin McNab, Peter Romilly

3rd equal - Gunnar Jacob, Alan Grant, Ed Spencer, George Neave

Under 2000 grading prize - Ben Jenkins

Under 1800 grading prize - Michael Duke

Highest placed under 18 - Christopher MacDonald

Andrew Bolton Opticians Major

1st. - Carsten Bolln

2nd equal - Andrew Rowe, John Smith, Blair Hawthorne

Under 1600 grading prize (shared) - Keith Emery, Siegrun MacGilchrist, Richard Heathwood

Under 1450 grading prize - Jonathan McLatchie

Highest placed under 16 - Amy Officer

Minor

1st. - Alistair Grant

2nd equal - William Harkins, John Tawdrous

Under 1100 grading prize - Kevin Martin

Under 800 grading prize - Graeme Robertson

Highest placed under 16 (shared) - Natalie Donohue, Francis Batchelor

Giant-killing prize - Maryann McDonald

Every Child Nursery Grandmaster Challenge: Best game trophies - Daniel Ronan (13), Connor McManus (13) and Daniella McLeod (13).

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