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SJC AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Where: Next Generation Club
West End , Netherton Road
Anniesland, Glasgow , G13 1BJ
0141 585 9090
Time: 10.30am 4pm ( Registration from 10am )
Saturday 19th April 2008
U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17
Sunday 20th April 2008
U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
(Age is calculated by age on 1 st January 2008 e.g.: J11 = U12)
All children U18 are invited that can play chess, Entry fee £5
(Normal SJC family discounts given on application)
Children are welcome to play on either or both days.
Strong players can enter into a higher age group at the Arbiters discretion
Next Generation Club are kindly offering day pass discount (normally £15) to players & their families for use of facilities at a special price of £2.
(Swimming, Gym,Tennis, Squash, Badminton for more info see http://www.nextgenerationclubs.co.uk)
Next Generation have drink, meals & snacks available to purchase .
Every child will play seven rounds of chess under the
Swiss Pairing Rules - U18's-U13 Allegro graded U12's & under Main list Grading
Please send completed form to
Michael Hanley, 19 Alderside Place , Bothwell , G71 8JJ or email sjc@uwclub.net or phone 01698 850303
PLEASE NOTE: Try not to leave entry to on the day, no entries after 10.15am There will be a £2 extra charge for non registered entries.
SJC Age Championships, Next Generation Club. Saturday 19 th April 2008 / Sunday 20 th April 2008
Name: . ..DOB: . .
Parents email: . Section(s) Entered: .../
Address: ...
.. Postcode:
Tel No: .. School/Club: .
A Walter Munn Junior Grand Prix Event
East Kilbride Chess Club (Est. 1968)
40th Anniversary Tournament
5 Round Chess Base Grand Prix Swiss Tournament Event
7.45pm - 10.15pm 30 moves in 1 Hour plus 15minute Allegro finish
Dates Thursdays 1 st May, 8 th May, 15 th May, 22 nd May & 29 th May 2008
At The Murray Owen Centre
1 Liddell Grove, The Murray , East Kilbride , G75 9AD
(Facing the Murray Square shops) Map for Directions on the Chess Scotland Website.
Fide Laws apply. CS Arbiter, Andy Howie's decisions on play will be final.
Limited to the first 80 entries. With Guaranteed minimum prizes of
1 st £60, 2 nd £40, 3 rd £20, 2 Grading Prizes of £20 and one Slow Starters prize of £20
Prizegiving will follow the completion of the last game (prize winners are requested to stay for the prizegiving). Cups shall be presented to the overall winner and to the top East Kilbride club member. A prize for the top junior (graded under 1100 & U 17)
Chess Suppliers ( Scotland ) shall have a stall present on the 1 st & 29 th May 2008
Free tea for adults (help yourself). One free can of soft drink per junior per week. (Juniors not allowed in the tea kitchen, for Health & Safety reasons).
Minimum Chess Scotland grade to enter shall be 600. This is a no smoking building.
Entire form (one can be downloaded from the CS webpage) to be sent to the
Congress Director John Dykes, 28 Arran , St Leonards, East Kilbride , G74 2LA .
Telephone: 01355 610170 e-mail: j.dykes@blueyonder.co.uk .
Closing date is Friday 25 th April 2008 . Hall tel no for emergencies 01355 271903
Name______________________________ DOB (if under 21)_________________
Address______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________ Post Code ___________
Tel No ___________________ e-mail address _______________________
PNUM_____________ Grade ___________ Club/School_____________________
Entry Fee £14 (£2 reduction for CS members, juniors under 18, Unwaged)
EK club player's entry fee is incorporated into their club fees.
Entry Fee £14/£12(CS members, juniors & the unwaged)
Voluntary Donation (if any) ______ (many thanks) Total ________
Please make cheques payable to East Kilbride Chess Club
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
SJC Hamilton Junior Congress
Open to pupils at Primary
& Secondary School
Venue
St John the Baptist Church Hall
136 Lower Millgate, Uddingston, G71 7AH.
Saturday 3rd May 2008
Kick-off - 10.30 am
A Walter Munn Junior Grand Prix Event
SJC Inter-regional Chess Challenge
Primary event
Teams of 10 players
Secondary event
Teams of 6 players
Venue
Abronhill High School, Larch Road,
Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 3AZ
Date
Sunday 11th May 2008
Kick-off - 10.15 am
33rd Eastwood Allegro
DATE: Monday 19th May 2008
Organised by GIFFNOCK AND CLARKSTON CHESS CLUB with financial support from EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL.
VENUE : Clarkston Halls, just off Clarkston Toll Roundabout
PRIZES : PREMIER SECTION £80, £40 PLUS GRADING PRIZE
: ELITE SECTION (U1600) £40, £20 PLUS GRADING PRIZE
: RESERVE SECTION ( U1100 ) £40, £20, PLUS GRADING PRIZE & JUNIOR PRIZE
FORMAT : 5 Round Swiss Tournament counting for Chess Scotland Allegro Grades
START : Round 1 7.00 p.m. prompt
ENTRY FEE : £7.00 Juniors under 15: £5.00
NOTES :
1. Prizes advertised depend on entries and may be liable to change. In any case, all entry fees, less grading costs, will be returned as prizes.
2. Competitors without opponents at 7.10 p.m. will be re-paired.
3. Pairings will use Main grade.
4. The organisors reserve the right to make any changes to ensure the smooth running of the event. This includes combining sections if there are not enough participants.
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Name ________________________________________ CS Full Grade ________
Pnum ____________ Chess Club ____________ DoB (if under 21 ) ___________
Email address & phone ______________________________________________
Cheques & Postal Orders should be made payable to Giffnock & Clarkston Chess Club.
Return Entry Fee & Completed Form to :- Phil Thomas, 97 Castle Court , 49 Broomburn Dr , Newton Mearns, Glasgow , G77 5JE . Email: chesscoach@uwclub.net. Telephone entries to Andy MacQueen 01505 863 521
East of Scotland
Friday 30 May Sunday 1 June 2008
Community Education Unit
Grangemouth Sports Complex
Abbots Road
Grangemouth
FK3 8JB
East of Scotland
Chess Championship
2008
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East of Scotland Major
(grading under 1800)
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East of Scotland Minor
(grading under 1500)
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Community Education Unit
Grangemouth Sports Complex
Abbots Road
Grangemouth
FK3 8JB
A ChessBase.com Scottish Grand Prix event
Tournament 1: East of Scotland Championship
Entry Fees:
£7 for a qualifier from a regional championship
£17 for a non-qualifier
Prizes: First: £160
Second: £80
Grading: £40
These are guaranteed minimum prizes depending on entries, they may be increased. See note opposite.
This tournament is limited to players graded 1700 (including junior addition where applicable) and over, though players below 1700 whose current grade is over 1800 may be admitted at the organisers' discretion. It is not restricted to players resident in the East of Scotland, but the title of East of Scotland Champion may be won only by a player resident in the East of Scotland.
Note: all results in this tournament will be reported to FIDE for rating. The tournament is therefore open only to members of Chess Scotland or of another national federation recognised by FIDE.
Tournament 2: East of Scotland Major
Tournament 3: East of Scotland Minor
Entry Fees (both tournaments) :
£16 for non-Chess Scotland members
£14 for Chess Scotland members
( £12 and £10 respectively for players aged 17 or under on 1 January 2008 )
Prizes (in each tournament) : First: £100
Second: £50
Other prizes will depend on the number of entries see note opposite.
The Major tournament is open to all players graded below 1800 , and the Minor tournament to all players graded below 1500 , regardless of their place of residence.
Time control in all tournaments is 36 moves in 90 minutes , with a 30 minute quickplay finish .
Round times:
1: Friday 18:45 22:45
2: Saturday 10:00 14:00
3: Saturday 15:00 19:00
4: Sunday 10:00 14:00
5: Sunday 15:00 19:00
A ½-point bye is allowed in any round except Round 5, but must be requested on the entry form.
Closing date for entries is Thursday 29 May 2008 .
Note on prize fund:
In 2007, with 16 competitors in the Championship, 29 in the Major and 23 in the Minor, prizes were:
Championship: 1 st - £200; 2 nd - £100; Grading - £50
Major: 1 st - £140; 2 nd - £70; 3 rd - £40; Grading - £20
Minor: 1 st - £120; 2 nd - £60; 3 rd - £40; Grading - £20
Total prize fund: £860
In 2006, with 26 competitors in the Championship, 22 in the Major and 18 in the Minor, prizes were:
Championship: 1 st - £200; 2 nd - £100; 3 rd - £60; Grading - £40
Major: 1 st - £120; 2 nd - £60; 3 rd - £40; Grading - £20
Minor: 1 st - £120; 2 nd - £60; 3 rd - £40; Grading - £20
Total prize fund: £880
In 2005, with a total of 50 competitors, the prize fund was £670.
In 2004, with a total of 58 competitors, the prize fund was £700.
In 2003, with a total of 46 competitors, the prize fund was £570.
In 2002, with a total of 36 competitors, the prize fund was £480.
The more entrants, the greater the prize fund.
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
Hamilton Junior Congress
Open to pupils at Primary
& Secondary School
Venue
St John the Baptist Church Hall
136 Lower Millgate, Uddingston, G71 7AH.
Saturday 31ST May 2008
Kick-off - 10.30 am
A Walter Munn Junior Grand Prix Event
West of Scotland
7-8 June 2008
Next Generation Club
Netherton Road
Anniesland
Glasgow . G13 1BJ
Tel: 0141 586 9090
7 - 8 June 2008
Events Entry Fee
1. Premier (Incorporating West of Scotland Championship see note 7.) £22
Open to all players graded 1700 or over.
Prizes: 1 st £150 2 nd £100, + 2 grading prize. £25 (See note 6. for details)
Highest placed qualifier (see note 6.) qualifies for the 2008 Scottish Championship
(Subject to Championship regulations)
2. Challengers Tournament £22
Open to players graded below 1750.
Prizes: 1 st £150 2 nd £100 (See note 6. for details)
Winner qualifies for the 2009 Premier.
3. Major Tournament £22
Open to players graded below 1500.
Prizes: 1 st £150 2 nd £100 (See note 6. for details)
4. Senior Championship £16
For competitors aged 45 or over on 1 May 2008 .
Prizes: 1 st £50, 2 nd £?25.
ChessBase Scottish Grand Prix: All events will qualify for double Grand Prix points.
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Entry Form
Please enter me for the _____________________tournament. Event number __________
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________Postcode: ________________
Telephone No: __________________ Date of Birth: _____________ (if under 21 or Senior entry):
Club/School: _____________________ Grading: ___________ Pnum: _______(from grading list):
Bye in Round 1, 2, 3, or 4 Please Tick
Enclosed: Entry fee:
Discount of £2.00 for C S Members:
Donation (thank you):
Late entry fee: __________
Total:
Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to Chess Scotland.
Send completed forms and entry fee to:
Sam Collins, 14 Cove Road , Gourock. PA19 1RS.
Tel: 01475 605008 email: samuel.collins@yahoo.co.uk
Closing date for entries Wed 4th June 2008 .
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
Stewarton Allegro
2008 STEWARTON ALLEGRO
To be held in The Stewarton Annick Youth & Community Centre, Standalane, Stewarton on Sunday 15 th June 2008
We are pleased this year to host the Under 14 and Primary sections of the Ayrshire Junior Championships. The event will also be included in the Grand Prix events of Chess Scotland .
Prizes
We are again grateful to McCluskey Browne Solicitors for their donation of the trophies and shields for the Bonnet Guild Allegro.
Bookstall
The bookstall will be supplied by Chess Suppliers ( Scotland ).
Bonnet Guild
The Stewarton Bonnet Guild is a society which was founded by the owners of the bonnet factories in the town over sixty years ago to support its social committment to the town. Sadly there are few factories left in Stewarton and no bonnet makers but the Guild continues, supporting community events and running the Bonnet Guild Festival gala week in June each year.
Canteen .
An extensive selection of home baking, hot & cold snacks, salads, filled rolls
as well as the usual crisps, sweets, cans, tea & coffee will be available from our happy and helpful canteen staff.
Events
1. Open: Open to all entrants
2. Major: Open to entrants with an CS (Normal Play) grade of 1750 or less
3. Minor: Open to entrants with an CS (Normal Play) grade of 1450 or less
4. Under 14: Open to juniors aged under 14 on the day and if graded, an CS (Normal Play) grade of 1100 or less.
Any Ayrshire player entering this section will also be considered for prizes in the Under 14 section of the Ayrshire Junior Championships
5. Under 12 Open to juniors aged under 12 on the day and if graded, an CS (Normal Play) grade of 900 or less.
Any Ayrshire player entering this section will also be considered for prizes in the Primary section of the Ayrshire Junior Championships
Round Timings as follows (Approximate)
Round 1 - 10.30 - 11.30
Round 2 - 11.50 - 12.50
Lunch break - 12.50 - 1.40
Round 3 - 1.40 - 2.40
Round 4 - 3.00 - 4.00
Round 5 - 4.30 - 5.30
We hope you will stay for the Prizegiving which will take place as soon as possible after the tournament is finished. This should be at approximately 5.45pm .
This event will be held as a five round Allegro event played according to the Chess Scotland Rules Book including the 2005 FIDE Laws of Chess Appendix on Rapidplay games. Each player has 30 minutes for their moves in each round. The tournament will be run as a Swiss event - this means that everyone plays five games (it is NOT a knockout).
All results from this event will be submitted to Chess Scotland (CS) for grading.
ENTRY FEES
Events 1,2 and 3 Adults £9.00
Juniors (under 16 on the day) £6.00
Events 4 and 5 All juniors £4.00
There will be a discount available for members of the same family playing in any section of the tournament. Each member of the family may deduct 50p from their entry fee. (Please note : family members are classed as brothers or sisters or fathers or mothers.)
The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without explanation and to make any adjustments necessary to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.
PRIZES
All the sections in our tournament will include our usual prizes of First, Second and Third. We will aim to have a selection of other prizes such as Grading, Age , Best Ayrshire, Best local and also our popular Family prizes.
1. Open First £80, Second £40, Third £25 plus trophy/medals
Best player overall : The Bonnet Guild Trophy
2. Major First £70, Second £40, Third £25 plus trophy/medals
3. Minor First £70, Second £40, Third £25 plus trophy/medals
4. Under 14 First £25, Second £15, Third £10 plus trophy/medals
Also Ayrshire Under 14 trophy & Ayrshire Girls Under 14 trophy
5. Under 12 First £25, Second £15, Third £10 plus trophy/medals
Also Ayrshire Primary trophy
All prizes quoted above are dependent on a sufficient number of entrants and may be adjusted at the discretion of the organisers. Other prizes such as grading and age prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the organisers.
11th Hawick CHESS Congress
27th 29th June 2008
Town Hall - High Street, Hawick
Scottish Borders
Time Control for events
Rnd 1: 30 moves in 70 minutes plus 20 minutes quickplay
Rnds 2-5: 30 moves in 75 minutes plus 30 minutes quickplay
Half point byes are available for rounds 1-4 only.
They must be requested with entry, and are at organisers' discretion
Round 1
Friday
7.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Round 2
Saturday
10.00 am to 1.30 pm
Round 3
Saturday
2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Round 4
Sunday
10.00 am to 1.30 pm
Round 5
Sunday
2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
ALL SWISS
EVENTS
PRIZE FUND
Grading Limit
1st
2nd
Grading
CS / ECF
1
OPEN
£350
£175
1 x £30
Open to all players
2
CHALLENGERS
£150
£75
1 x £30
1900 (162 ECF)
3
MAJOR
£150
£75
1 x £30
1600 (125 ECF)
4
MINOR
£150
£75
1 x £30
1350 (93 ECF)
Entry Fees
Open £23. Challengers, Major & Minor £18.
£2 discount for Chess Scotland members, over 60's & unemployed.
Only 1 discount per entrant. Proof of discount status may be requested.
Closing date for entries 24/06/08 (fee must be included with entry).
Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
Dependent on entry levels, prizes may be amended from those published.
Rules as approved by Chess Scotland.
The arbiter's decision in all chess matters is final.
The organisers reserve the right to make any necessary adjustments
for the smooth running of the congress.
NO SMOKING in the entire venue.
Disabled friendly venue with ample parking nearby.
A bookstall will be provided by
Peter Woods proprietor of Chess Suppliers.
Tel 07818 092 460
www.chesssuppliers.co.uk
For further information regarding accommodation, contact the
Hawick Tourist Information Centre, Drumlanrig's Tower ( (01450) 372547
cheques payable to: Hawick Chess Congress
Closing date for entries: Tuesday 24th June 2008
(Late entries cash only).
Send entries to: Mr Alan Armstrong, 8F Havelock Place, Hawick,
Scottish Borders TD9 7BE.
Tel (01450) 374423 or E-mail bazy96@aol.com
Web site: www.hawickchess.co.uk
Enquiries to: Martin Keen, Tel No. (01750) 23171.
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
115th Scottish Chess Championships
International Open
(Including Scottish Championship)
Saturday 5th - Sunday 13th July, 2008
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Senior and U1500 Championships
Saturday 5th - Friday 11th July
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Scottish Lightning Championship
Saturday 12th Sunday 13th
Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street
GLASGOW
G12 8HE
Chess Scotland ChessBase Grand Prix event
With support from
Glasgow Chess League & Lord Kirkwood
Scottish Championships
Event
Event
1st
2nd
Notes
Rounds
1
Championship
£300
Notes 1,2
9
2
Seniors
(now open to non-Scots)
£150
£70
Notes 3,4,5
7
3
International Open (FIDE rated)
£2000
£1000
Notes 5,6
9
4
Scottish
U-1500 Champ
£150
£70
Notes 4,5
7
5
Scottish Lightning Championship
Dependant on entries
Play either or both days
5 or 6 rounds per day
Events 1-4 Time Controls: 40 moves in 2 hours + 1 hour to complete the game
Event 5 Time Control 5 minutes+3 seconds per move (Bronstein)
(10 minutes per player if using analogue clocks)
Note 1: Must be of Scottish nationality; permanently resident in Scotland for 2 years prior, or have competed in Championship within the past 5 years. The term permanently resident does not include university students or other such residence of a transitory nature.
Note 2: This event will be included in the International Open
Note 3: For players born prior to 1958.
Note 4: Open to all players below the stated grade/age. Title, and prize of £50 minimum awarded to highest placed eligible player.
Note 5: Grading prizes given (subject to entry)
Note 6: Advertised prizes based on an entry of 100. Prizes will be adjusted accordingly.
GRADING PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL OPEN
The first 2 rounds of the Open will use accelerated pairings.
Timetable
Event
Date
Start
Finish
Opening Ceremony
Saturday 5 th July
13.45
14.00
All Championship Events & Open
All days (Senior and U1500 ends Friday)
14.00
20.00
Scottish Lightning
Saturday 12 th
Sunday 13 th
10.00
10.00
13.00
13.00
Prizegiving
Sunday 13 th
20.30
21.00
Junior Events:
Junior events are being organised in the morning. A separate entry form is available.
Glasgow Chess League:
The Glasgow Chess League celebrates its centenary in 2008. This event is being held as part of those centenary celebrations.
Information
Tournament Director: Alex McFarlane
10 Chrighton Green
Uddingston
G71 6TU
ScottishChamps@ChessScotland.com
Tel: 01698 817155
Chief Arbiter: Donald Wilson
Entries to:
Alex McFarlane (Address above)
Bookstall: It is hoped to have a bookstall over the second weekend.
Accommodation:
It is anticipated that many players will commute but a list of accommodation can be viewed on the Chess Scotland Website. Other accommodation is available.
Chess Scotland regrets it is unable to assist any player to find accommodation.
Chess Scotland : For details log on to www.ChessScotland.com
Membership information from George Anderson
Venue: Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street
Glasgow
G12 8HE
Tel: 0141-334 8558
Ample parking is available within the school
By Road: Just off the A82 ( Charing Cross exit from M8)
By Underground: Kelvinbridge Underground Station is just a few minutes walk away.
By Bus: A number of services go near to the venue. (20, 220, 66, 159, 701, 711 are the closest but other services will take you to within a ten minute walk of the venue.)
Lord Kirkwood's Special Prizes
Lord Kirkwood has again agreed to donate three special prizes. These are:
Best Game Prize (£250). This will be decided by a panel of players from the games played in the Open.
Best Swindle Prize . Did you find a winning move in a totally lost position? Did you manage to find a stalemate plan against the odds? In either case enter your game from the Championships to be considered for this prize.
Giant Killer Prize. Open to any player who manages to overcome an opponent whose relative grade/rating is higher than their own. The prize is awarded to the winner with the greatest rating difference.
Rules: The Tournament Director reserves the right to take measures to facilitate the smooth running of all events. He may refuse entry, withdraw competitors, re-arrange events or vary the prize money for any of the events.Players should not drink alcohol within the playing arena.
Cash prizes for unrated players are at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
An Appeals Committee shall be appointed.
In the event of ties, titles and prize monies will be shared equally except in the Championship itself. The method of tie-break for the Championship will be the superior FIDE rating performance of the tied players.
Players without opponents may be re-paired after the elapse of 30 minutes. Players arriving more than 30 minutes late but within one hour will be given a half point bye if no appropriate opponent is available.
Players wishing a bye must request it on the entry form. In the unlikely event of a player asking for a bye after round 2 then it will not count towards any Championship title.
Qualification rules for the Championship can be found in the CS Rules Book and on the CS website.
Play shall be governed by the FIDE Laws of Chess.
When considering eligibility for grade restricted tournaments preference will be given to UK grades, then FIDE ratings, then other national ratings.
Mobile Phones: It is forbidden for anybody to use a mobile phone in the playing venue and any area designated by the arbiter. This will include phones in silent mode.
Players whose phones go off during play will LOSE their game. The result for the opponent will be decided by the Arbiter.
Anyone who MUST have an active phone should inform the arbiter prior to the beginning of play failure to do so shall result in the player forfeiting the game.
Under the 2005 Laws players are not allowed to write down their moves prior to playing them. Normally a warning will be given for a first infringement. Repeat offenders may lose their game.
Smoking is not permitted in the building. Scottish Law prohibits smoking in an enclosed public place.
Entry to the event is deemed to be acceptance of the above conditions.
Boys' and Girls' Championship titles are awarded to the top eligible player in the International Open. Similarly, the U1500 Boys' and Girls' will be awarded in that event.
The Senior Event is Open this year but the title will be awarded only to a player satisfying nationality rules.
SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
The 2009 Championship will be held in Edinburgh . 2009 marks the year of the Returning Scot and it is hoped that this may encourage Scots now living throughout the world to return to their roots and take part in this event.
ENTRY FORM
Championship Events
(Entry Closing Date:- Mon 23 rd June)
Number of Event .
Name of Event .
Please circle appropriate fee(s)/discounts
Fees:
Championship & FIDE Open
- CS Member £50* (€75)
- Non Member £66 (€99)
Senior, U1500 Championships
- CS Member £36* (€54)
- Non Member £52 (€78)
Discounts:
- CS under 17 £10
- FIDE rated players in Open £10
Bye requested in round ..
* Chess Scotland or other national chess association.
Lightning
(Entry Closing Date:- Wed 9 th July)
Number of Event 5 ..
Please add a or b if appropriate
Name of Event Scottish Lightning .
Please circle appropriate fee(s)/discounts
Fees: £10 (€15)
- CS £2
- In full time education £2
- UB-40 £2
- Age over 60 £2
Event 5a Saturday only. Entry Fee £6 (€9)
Event 5b Sunday only. Entry Fee £6 (€9)
Name ... .
Pnum
(BLOCK CAPITALS please)
Address
Tel: .. e-mail
Club ..
D o B ../ ../ .. NB Must be given if playing in Open/Champ
(Junior, Senior, FIDE rated only)
Grade:
FIDE . CS . BCF . Other (specify)
If ungraded please enter an estimate of your grade .e
Entry Fees £ .
Chess Scotland Subscription
(£16/£34.50 with magazine) £ ..
Discounts £ .
Donation (Thank You) £ .
Total Enclosed £ .
Please make cheques/postal orders payable to Chess Scotland and send your entry form by the closing date to the appropriate address:
Alex McFarlane, 10 Chrighton Green, UDDINGSTON , G71 6TU .
If a receipt/acknowledgement is required please enclose SAE.
If you are disabled and require special consideration please tick this box and include details
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
July 25-27, 2008
Venue:
Town Hall
High Street
HAWICK
Scottish Borders
TD9 9EFdownload entry form (zip of pdfs)
Sections and prize money
Open / Kings & Queens
1. £1000 + Scottish Borders Council Trophy
2. £300
3. 2 × grading prizes of £50
Major / Bishops & Rooks (Upper grading 1900 / 163)
1. £400
2. £100
3. £70
4. 2 × grading prizes of £40
Minor / Knights & Pawns (Upper grading 1450 / 106)
1. £400
2. £100
3. £70
4. 2 × grading prizes of £40
Entry: £25 for Open; £20 Major;
£20 Minor.Tournament Info
1. Entries must be received no later than noon Wed 23rd July
2008. A further £3 will be charged for late entries.
2. Half-point bye may be claimed in rounds 1-4.
3. The organisers reserve the right to make any changes necessary
for the smooth running of the Congress.
4. This is a 5-round Swiss. Also a Scottish Grand Prix Value
2 event.
5. Time controls 36 moves in 90 mins + 30 min quickplay
6. The event will have a café & bar with an excellent choice of
food and drinks (proof of age may be asked for at the bar)
7. A Best Borders Players cup will be presented to the best
performance by a resident of the Scottish BordersPlease
send form to:
Stephen Palmer Douglas
3C Wilton Crescent
HAWICK
TD9 7EH
Cheques should be made
payable to:
BORDER CONGRESSA Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
IRVINE ROYAL ACADEMY
KILWINNING ROAD
IRVINE
Friday 22nd August 2008 to Sunday 24th August 2008
This event is registered with ChessBase Scottish Grand Prix.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Unrestricted Entry.
[ GMs & IMs free]
MAJOR Players graded below 1900 elo, (163 BCF)
MINOR Players graded below 1700 elo, (138 BCF)
RESERVE Players graded below 1450 elo, (107BCF)
ENTRY FEES
ALL TOURNAMENTS £ 22
PRIZES FOR TOURNAMENTS
TOURNAMENT
ALL
1st Prize
£250
2nd Prize
£130
3rd Prize
£ 70
There will be Grading Prizes in all Sections, finance permitting.
Players under 18 on 18th August 2008 , may request a £5 discount.
The Organisers reserve the right to move competitors between events as required.
Chess Scotland members may request a discount of £2.
Only one of the above discounts may be claimed
Entries to: Stephen L. Clark
47 Sillars Meadow
Irvine
Ayrshire KA12 OLG
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
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Please mention the Grand Prix on entry forms. eg "This event counts for the Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix." However a failure to mention the GP does not disqualify a tournament from inclusion.
A Chessbase.com Scottish Grand Prix Event
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A Walter Munn Junior Grand Prix Event
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