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Lothians Allegro Jan 2012

The Lothians Allegro has swapped dates with the Lothians Congress. It will now take place in January with the Lothians Congress moving to October.

A Chess Scotland ChessBase Grand Prix Event

Date

Saturday 7th January 2012
Starting at 10am prompt

Venue

Wester Hailes Education Centre
5 Murrayburn Drive, Edinburgh EH14 2SU    (Map of the area)
Tel - 0131 442 2201
Refreshments and lunches are available.

Events

 

1. Open - Open event
2. Challengers - Grading Limit 1900
3. Major - Grading Limit 1600
4. Minor - Grading Limit 1300

Prizes

Open
1st Prize £120 & Midlothian Cup
2nd Prize £60
3rd Prize £30
The Smerdon Trophy, in memory of Bill Smerdon, will be presented to the highest finisher in the Open who is resident in the Lothians.

Challengers, Major, & Minor
1st Prize £70
2nd Prize £40
3rd Prize £20

In the Minor Event, the highest placed junior, under 16 (on the day of the tournament) and within the grading limit of 1000, will receive £20.

Entry Fees

Titled (GM, IM & FM) - Free
Juniors (under 16) - £6
Adults - £12

Entries should be received by Wednesday 4th January. Chess Scotland members, senior citizens and unemployed may deduct £1. Only one concession.

Tournament Details

All Events: Five round Swiss tournament played under Rapidplay Rules (Allegro) of Chess Scotland

Time Limits: 30 minutes per player for all moves

  • Round 1 10.00 to 11.00
  • Round 2 11.30 to 12.30
    Short Lunch Break
  • Round 3 1.15 to 2.15
  • Round 4 2.45 to 3.45
  • Round 5 4.15 to 5.15
Prize Giving will be at 5.30pm approximately

Conditions

The organisers reserve the right to:

  • Increase or decrease prize money.
  • Transfer entrants between events.
  • Split or merge events depending on numbers.
  • Withhold prizes from ungraded players if they
    play in events below their known strength.
  • Take any other measures deemed necessary to
    ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

Tournament Director: Andrew McHarg
tel: 07920 058 721

Entries Secretary: Dick Heathwood
tel: 0131 453 3000

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