22-08-2013, 11:58 PM
I am happy to announce the return of the Largs Congress after a 15 year hiatus. Part of the Viking Chess Festival, we are hoping that the congress will once again be a regular tournament on the Scottish circuit.
Venue
Vikingar, Greenock Road, Largs, KA30 8QL
Dates
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September 2013
Tournaments
Open
Major (1850 and under)
Minor (1450 and under)
Time Control
4 hour sessions, 2 hours per player for all moves.
Playing Sessions
Round 1 - 6:45pm to 10:45pm
Round 2 - 11:15pm to 3:15pm
Round 3 - 4:15pm to 8:15pm
Round 4 - 11:15pm to 3:15pm
Round 5 - 4:15pm to 8.15pm
Entry Fees
£25 for all tournaments.
Family discount of £5 per each additional family member eg. 3 family entrants - £25 +£20 + £15 = £60
Entry fees to be paid at registration before Rounds 1 and 2.
Prizes
1st -£150
2nd - 5th - £50
2 x Grading - £25
Prizes will not be split and a tiebreak will be used to seperate those on the same score.
Prizes will be given out at the end of play in Round 5.
Entries to Gary McPheator
By email - <!-- e --><a href="mailto:gmcp3@hotmail.com">gmcp3@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->
By phone - 07411196422 between the hours of 10am to 10pm each day
information required will be name, tournament, pnum, grade, contact details and whether or not a 1/2 point bye is required which is on offer in any round except the last.
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 11th of September 2013
Arbiters
We are very pleased to have Alex McFarlane, John McNicoll and David Deary as arbiters at this year's congress.
Facilities
There will be an analysis room set up in the Winter Garden Cafe where refreshments and snacks will be available. While there will be no meals on offer, the venue is happy for entrants to bring their own food (even takeaway) and eat in this area. Alternatively, there are plenty of eating venues close by.
There is a swimming pool available for those feeling like some exercise, ask at reception for details
The building has been designed to ensure that all facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Conditions
The organiser reserves the right to:
Increase or decrease prize money or number of prizes
Transfer entrants between tournaments
Split or merge events depending on numbers entered
Withold prizes from ungraded players if they play in a tournament below their known strength
Take any other mesure deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
We look forward to welcoming you all to Largs!
Venue
Vikingar, Greenock Road, Largs, KA30 8QL
Dates
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September 2013
Tournaments
Open
Major (1850 and under)
Minor (1450 and under)
Time Control
4 hour sessions, 2 hours per player for all moves.
Playing Sessions
Round 1 - 6:45pm to 10:45pm
Round 2 - 11:15pm to 3:15pm
Round 3 - 4:15pm to 8:15pm
Round 4 - 11:15pm to 3:15pm
Round 5 - 4:15pm to 8.15pm
Entry Fees
£25 for all tournaments.
Family discount of £5 per each additional family member eg. 3 family entrants - £25 +£20 + £15 = £60
Entry fees to be paid at registration before Rounds 1 and 2.
Prizes
1st -£150
2nd - 5th - £50
2 x Grading - £25
Prizes will not be split and a tiebreak will be used to seperate those on the same score.
Prizes will be given out at the end of play in Round 5.
Entries to Gary McPheator
By email - <!-- e --><a href="mailto:gmcp3@hotmail.com">gmcp3@hotmail.com</a><!-- e -->
By phone - 07411196422 between the hours of 10am to 10pm each day
information required will be name, tournament, pnum, grade, contact details and whether or not a 1/2 point bye is required which is on offer in any round except the last.
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 11th of September 2013
Arbiters
We are very pleased to have Alex McFarlane, John McNicoll and David Deary as arbiters at this year's congress.
Facilities
There will be an analysis room set up in the Winter Garden Cafe where refreshments and snacks will be available. While there will be no meals on offer, the venue is happy for entrants to bring their own food (even takeaway) and eat in this area. Alternatively, there are plenty of eating venues close by.
There is a swimming pool available for those feeling like some exercise, ask at reception for details
The building has been designed to ensure that all facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Conditions
The organiser reserves the right to:
Increase or decrease prize money or number of prizes
Transfer entrants between tournaments
Split or merge events depending on numbers entered
Withold prizes from ungraded players if they play in a tournament below their known strength
Take any other mesure deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
We look forward to welcoming you all to Largs!