STOP PRESS EXTRA EVENT: The London Classic Amateur Challenge
(for players under ECF 160 or equivalent*)
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/pr.classic_amateur_challenge.htm
Playing Schedule
1: 2.30pm-6.30pm Monday 5th December
2: 4.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 6th
3: 2.30pm-6.30pm Wednesday 7th (rest day for the Classic)
4: 2.30pm-6.30pm Thursday 8th
5: 2.30pm-6.30pm Friday 9th
Time limit: 1 hour and 30 minutes for each player plus 30 seconds a move from the start of the game.
Players who are not present after 30 minutes may be defaulted and their opponents re-paired. If you are running late contact me (07855 036 537).
Under 160 ECF or equivalent*
Unrated players (we will accept national ratings and we will attempt to give all unrated players an estimate for the tournament) cannot win more than 20% of a cash prize
ECF Graded, NOT rated by FIDE
Swiss System
BYES: you can take up to two half point byes in rounds 1-4 by notifying the tournament controller.
Pairings by Tournament Director
Prizes: £150 1st prize, £100 2nd prize guaranteed and probably a grading prize for players graded Under 120. However, if we get enough players we can run two separate tournaments, one for players U160 and another just for players Under 120!
ENTRIES as of 21 November 2011
Brendan O'Gorman 159 116382G DHSS
Fraser Musson 157 116021H Crowborough
David Openshaw 154 220492H Cavendish
McKenna John 145 115319F Crystal Palace
John Sargent 141 262390A Imperial College
Harvey Grewal 135 132622D Ealing
Tim Crouch 134 264336E Kings Head
David Lawrence 133 114137F Surrey
Barry Miles 116 163954H Coulsdon
Enrique Melcon 95 32036817 FIDE Spain
HOW TO ENTER
Entry Fee: £30.00 - send your entry by post directly to me (Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon NW4 4UY) cheques payable to Chess & Bridge Ltd.
Late Entry Fee after 25 November and BEFORE 5th December: £40.00 - you can register by emailing your details to me before the 4th December.
Late Entries at the venue: £50.00
* (Under 1930 FIDE, Under 1880 other national ratings) contact adamraoof@gmail.com if in doubt)
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/pr.classic_amateur_challenge.htm
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Best wishes
Adam Raoof
ECF Director of Home Chess
President: Middlesex County Chess Association
FIDE International Organiser & Arbiter
328 Watford Way
Hendon, London NW4 4UY
Mailing list: send a blank email to adamraoof-subscribe@topica.com
http://www.goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com/
Hendon Chess Club: http://www.hendonchessclub.com/
Mobile: 07855 036 537
(for players under ECF 160 or equivalent*)
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/pr.classic_amateur_challenge.htm
Playing Schedule
1: 2.30pm-6.30pm Monday 5th December
2: 4.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 6th
3: 2.30pm-6.30pm Wednesday 7th (rest day for the Classic)
4: 2.30pm-6.30pm Thursday 8th
5: 2.30pm-6.30pm Friday 9th
Time limit: 1 hour and 30 minutes for each player plus 30 seconds a move from the start of the game.
Players who are not present after 30 minutes may be defaulted and their opponents re-paired. If you are running late contact me (07855 036 537).
Under 160 ECF or equivalent*
Unrated players (we will accept national ratings and we will attempt to give all unrated players an estimate for the tournament) cannot win more than 20% of a cash prize
ECF Graded, NOT rated by FIDE
Swiss System
BYES: you can take up to two half point byes in rounds 1-4 by notifying the tournament controller.
Pairings by Tournament Director
Prizes: £150 1st prize, £100 2nd prize guaranteed and probably a grading prize for players graded Under 120. However, if we get enough players we can run two separate tournaments, one for players U160 and another just for players Under 120!
ENTRIES as of 21 November 2011
Brendan O'Gorman 159 116382G DHSS
Fraser Musson 157 116021H Crowborough
David Openshaw 154 220492H Cavendish
McKenna John 145 115319F Crystal Palace
John Sargent 141 262390A Imperial College
Harvey Grewal 135 132622D Ealing
Tim Crouch 134 264336E Kings Head
David Lawrence 133 114137F Surrey
Barry Miles 116 163954H Coulsdon
Enrique Melcon 95 32036817 FIDE Spain
HOW TO ENTER
Entry Fee: £30.00 - send your entry by post directly to me (Adam Raoof, 328 Watford Way, Hendon NW4 4UY) cheques payable to Chess & Bridge Ltd.
Late Entry Fee after 25 November and BEFORE 5th December: £40.00 - you can register by emailing your details to me before the 4th December.
Late Entries at the venue: £50.00
* (Under 1930 FIDE, Under 1880 other national ratings) contact adamraoof@gmail.com if in doubt)
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/pr.classic_amateur_challenge.htm
--
Best wishes
Adam Raoof
ECF Director of Home Chess
President: Middlesex County Chess Association
FIDE International Organiser & Arbiter
328 Watford Way
Hendon, London NW4 4UY
Mailing list: send a blank email to adamraoof-subscribe@topica.com
http://www.goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com/
Hendon Chess Club: http://www.hendonchessclub.com/
Mobile: 07855 036 537
