The inaugural Kirkcaldy Chess Congress took place 22-24 September at the Dean Park Hotel .

Prize Winners

U2000: First = : Ian Marks (4/5) £110 (1st after tiebreak)

First = : Nicolas Skettos (4/5) (2nd after tiebreak)

FIDE rating

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U1700: First : William Clinton (4.5/5) £200

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U1400: First = Graham Wilson (4/5)  £77 (1st after tiebreak)

First = Terry Doherty (4/5) £67 (2nd after tiebreak)

First = Derek Coope (4/5)  £57  (3rd after tiebreak) Prize Draw Walter Pearson £35

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Thanks to all the competitors, those who donated, John McNicoll for arbiting and equipment, Chess Scotland for equipment and the Dean Park Hotel.

Report and domestic grading by Gary McPheator, FIDE grading by John McNicoll

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Preview (Aug 24): I am pleased to announce that our inaugural Kirkcaldy Chess Congress will be taking place at the Dean Park Hotel from 22nd to 24th of September, 2017. The congress will be a part of a series of events held in Kirkcaldy, Renfrew, Stirling and Largs with U2000 (FIDE rated), U1700 and U1400 sections as well as introducing our new Masters event and Masters Grand Prix.

Players entering by Friday 8th September will be entered into a draw to win free entry to the congress with the winner being announced at Kirkcaldy and we also have accommodation on offer, so enter quickly to make sure you don't miss out!

Tournament Organiser

Gary McPheator

Entry form

FIDE Registration

Posted on: 25-09-2017
Categories: News