Lothians Allegro Jan 2014
The Lothians Allegro has now passed for this year. Next year's event will probably be similar to this years details which are below. Please return nearer the time when we will post full and up-to-date information.
A Chess Scotland ChessBase Grand Prix Event
Date |
Saturday 12th January 2013
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
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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 9th 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.
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Tournament Director: Chris Donkin
tel: 07791 698 947
Entries Secretary: Dick Heathwood
tel: 0131 453 3000