thern Ireland Chess
Upcoming FIDE rated events:
From March 1, 2024, to gain a FIDE rating, players need to play a minimum of 5 games against existing FIDE-rated opponents, of which one of the games must be a draw or a victory and the player's Tournament Performance Rating (TPR) must be over 1400. All 5 games do not need to occur at the same tournament.
Name: |
Downpatrick Autumn Rapid 2024
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Dates: |
Wednesday 25 September 2024
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Times:
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Check-in: 7:15pm
Be seated at 7:25pm for tournament announcements
Round 1 7:30 to 8:00
Round 2 8:05 to
8:35
Round 3 8:40 to 9:10
Round 4 9:15 to 9:45
Round 5 9:50 to
10:20
Prize-giving: 10:25 to 10:30
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Time control:
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15+0 |
Rounds: |
5
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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20 - we are playing in The Grand Room on 1st floor
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd, 3rd, 4th player from same family
Members of Downpatrick Chess Club get a 50% reduction so it costs a total of 5 GBP per member
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Denvir's Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB |
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Name: |
Rostrevor Rapid Championships 2024
Current entry list here
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Dates: |
Saturday 7 September 2024
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Times:
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Check-in: 10:45am to 10:50am
Be seated at 10:55am for tournament announcements
Round 1 11:00 to 11:40
Round 2 11:45 to
12:25
Round 3 12:30 to 1:10
Lunch break
Round 4 2:00 to 2:40
Round 5 2:45 to
3:25
Round 6 3:30 to 4:10
Round 7 4:15 to 4:55
Prize-giving: 5pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
7
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40 |
Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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6 trophies/cups/shields:
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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44 Shore Rd, Rostrevor, BT34 3ET |
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Name: |
Downpatrick April Rapid 2024
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Dates: |
Wednesday 24 April 2024
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Times:
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Check-in: 7:15pm
Be seated at 7:25pm for tournament announcements
Round 1 7:30 to 7:55
Round 2 7:55 to
8:20
Round 3 8:20 to 8:45
Short break
Round 4 8:55 to 9:20
Round 5 9:20 to
9:45
Round 6 9:45 to 10:10
Prize-giving: 10:15pm
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Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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20 - we are playing in The Grand Room on 1st floor
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd, 3rd, 4th player from same family
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Denvir's Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB |
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Name: |
Ulster Rapid Chess Championships 2024
Event 15 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Saturday 6 April 2024
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Times:
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Check-in - 9:30am to 9:45am
Round 1 – 10:00am
Round 2 – 10:55am
Round 3 – 11:50pm
Lunch break – 12:40 – 1:30pm
Round 4 – 1:30pm
Round 5 – 2:25pm
Round 6 – 3:20pm
Prize-giving: 4:25pm to 4:30pm
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Time control:
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25+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40 |
Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Intermedaiate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
3 additional cups will be presented at this event for the FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024:
Champion
Intermediate Champion
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR |
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Name: |
Bangor Spring Rapid Championship 2024
Event 14 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Thursday 21 March 2024
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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Engraved shields/trophies/cups
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Downpatrick Rapid Championships 2024
Event 13 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
Tournament at max capacity - waiting list in operation
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Dates: |
Saturday 16 March 2024
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Times:
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Check-in: 9:45am to 9:50am
Be seated at 9:55am for tournament announcements
Round 1 10:00 to 10:40
Round 2 10:45 to
11:25
Round 3 11:30 to 12:10
Round 4 12:15 to 12:55
Lunch break
Round 5 2:00 to 2:40
Round 6 2:45 to
3:25
Round 7 3:30 to 4:10
Round 8 4:15 to 5:55
Prize-giving: 5pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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20 - extended to 40 spaces (extra
tables will be brought into function room)
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd, 4th player from same family
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Denvir's Hotel, 14 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB |
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Name: |
Knockagh Monument Rapid 2024
Event 12 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Friday 23 February 2024
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Times:
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7pm to 10pm
Check-in 7pm to 7:15pm
Prize-giving 9:55pm to 10pm
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Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com - please state name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Friday 16th February:
7.50 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on Friday 16th February or for players paying cash on the day:
10 GBP
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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Engraved shields/trophies/cups
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Venue:
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Venue: Greenisland FC, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Greenisland, BT38 8ST |
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Name: |
Ards Rapid Championships 2024
Event 11 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Friday 16 February 2024
School mid-term break
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Times:
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Check-in: 11am to 11:10am
Be seated at 11:10am for tournament announcements
Round 1 11:15 to 11:45
Round 2 11:50 to
12:20
Round 3 12:25 to 12:55
Lunch break 12:55 to 1:30
Round 4 1:30 to 2:00
Round 5 2:05 to
2:35
Round 6 2:40 to 3:10
Prize-giving: 3:15pm
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Time control:
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15+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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20 |
Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd, 4th player from same family
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP |
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Name: |
Belfast Central Library Rapid Championships 2024
Event 10 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Tuesday 13 February 2024
School mid-term break
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Times:
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Check-in: 10:15am to 10:25am
Be seated at 10:25am for tournament announcements
Round 1 10:30 to 11:10
Round 2 11:15 to
11:55
Round 3 12:00 to 12:40
Lunch break 12:40 to 1:30
Round 4 1:30 to 2:10
Round 5 2:15 to
2:55
Round 6 3:00 to 3:40
Prize-giving: 3:50 to 4:00
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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20 |
Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd, 4th player from same family
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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10 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
Over 50s Champion
Over 60s Champion
Best Newcomer
Rising Star Award
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Venue:
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Belfast Central Library, Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EA |
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Name: |
Williamson Shield 2024
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Dates: |
Friday 19 January to Sunday 21 January 2024
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Times:
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Friday: Round 1 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Saturday: Round 2 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday: Round 3 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday: Round 4 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sunday: Round 5 -10:30am to 1:30pm
Sunday: Round 6 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Prize-giving 5:05pm
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Time control:
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60+30 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz , Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee: 25 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 30 GBP - after 12 noon on Wednesaday 17th January 2024
STUDENTS AND UNDER 18s:
Early entry fee: 20 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 30 GBP - after 12 noon on Wednesaday 17th January 2024
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Format:
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Open Swiss. Two sections.
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Prizes:
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Money prizes. Amount to be confirmed after all entry fees have been collected.
Champion
2nd Place
Grading Award: £30 GM Simul ticket for February 2024
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate Grading Award: £30 GM Simul ticket for February 2024
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Venue:
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Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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Name: |
City of Bangor New Year Rapid Championship 2024
Event 9 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Thursday 25 January 2024
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
City of Bangor New Year Blitz Championship 2024
Event 5 of 12 in the NI Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix
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Dates: |
Thursday 4 January 2024
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10pm |
Time control:
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10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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4 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Ulster Blitz Championship 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 28 December 2023
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Times: |
10:00am to 4:15pm
Check-in at 9:45am
Rounds 1-9: 10am to 12:30pm
Lunch break: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Rounds 10-18: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Prize-giving at 4:05pm
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Time control:
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3+2 |
Rounds: |
18
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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12 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolur or bank transfer
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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T.B.C.
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Venue:
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Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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Name: |
City of Bangor End of Year Rapid Championship 2023
Event 8 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Thursday 21 December 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Groomsport Winter Blitz 2023
Event 4 of 12 in the NI Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix
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Dates: |
Thursday 7 December 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10pm |
Time control:
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10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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4 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Omagh Rapidplay Championship 2023
Event 7 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Saturday 2 December 2023
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Times:
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Check-in: 10:30am to 10:45am
Round 1 at 11am.
lunch break 1:40pm to 2:30pm
Prize-giving 5:20pm to 5:30pm
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Time control:
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25+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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10 GBP - payable in advance by bank transfer, Revolut or to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison
5 GBP - for members of Omagh Chess Club
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Format:
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Open Swiss. One open section, no separate sections. FIDE rated.
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Prizes:
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12 engraved shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Intermediate Grading Award
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd Place
Junior 3rd Place
Junior Grading Award
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Venue:
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Christian Brothers Grammar School, Kevlin Road, Omagh, BT78 1LD
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Name: |
Greenisland FC Thanksgiving Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Friday 24 November 2023
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Times:
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7pm to 10pm
Check-in 7pm to 7:15pm
Prize-giving 9:55pm to 10pm
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Time control:
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8+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com - please state name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Thursday November 23rd:
7.50 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on Thursday November 23rd or for players paying cash on the day:
10 GBP
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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Engraved shields/trophies/cups:
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Venue: Greenisland FC, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Greenisland, BT38 8ST |
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Name: |
QUB Winter Rapid Championships 2023
Event 6 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Sunday 19 November 2023
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Times:
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10:30am to 5:15pm
Check-in 10:30am
Round 1 at 10:45am
Round 2 at 11:30am
Round 3 at 12:15pm
lunch break 1pm to 2pm
Round 4 at 2pm
Round 5 at 2:45pm
Round 6 at 3:30pm
Round 7 at 4:15pm
Prize-giving 5:10 to 5:15pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
7
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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36
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com - please state name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Saturday November 11th:
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on Saturday November 11th or for players paying cash on the day:
15 GBP
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Blue Sky Room, Queen's Students' Union, 1 Elmwood Ave, Belfast, BT9 6AZ, Northern Ireland |
Venue: Blue Sky Room, Queen's Students' Union, 1 Elmwood Ave, Belfast, BT9 6AZ, Northern Ireland |
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Name: |
City of Bangor Winter Rapid Championship 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 16 November 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Ulster Masters 2023
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Dates: |
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November 2023
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Times:
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Friday: 7pm to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday rounds at 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm.
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Time control:
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75+15 |
Rounds: |
5
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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25 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
30 GBP late entry fee
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Format:
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Two sections. Swiss pairings. Over 1600, Under 1600.
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Money Prizes:
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Champion
2nd Place
U1700 Grading Award: £30 GM Simul ticket for February 2024
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
U1300 Grading Award: £30 GM Simul ticket for February 2024
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Venue:
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62 Longstone Street, Tonagh, Lisburn, BT28 1DJ
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Name: |
Groomsport Halloween Blitz 2023
Event 3 of 12 in the NI Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix
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Dates: |
Thursday 2 November 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:15pm |
Time control:
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10+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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4 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Greenisland FC Halloween Rapid Championship 2023
Event 5 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Friday 27 October 2023
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Times:
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7pm to 10pm
Check-in 7pm to 7:15pm
Round 1 at 7:25pm
Round 2 at 7:50pm
Round 3 at 8:15pm
Round 4 at 8:40pm
Round 5 at 9:05pm
Round 6 at 9:30pm
Prize-giving 9:55pm to 10pm
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Time control:
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11+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com - please state name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Thursday October 26th:
7.50 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on Thursday October 26th or for players paying cash on the day:
10 GBP
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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Engraved shields/trophies/cups
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Venue:
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Venue: Greenisland FC, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Greenisland, BT38 8ST |
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Name: |
Bangor Autumn Rapid Championship 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 19 October 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:30pm |
Time control:
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12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Belfast City Royal Ave Rapid Championships 2023
Event 4 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Saturday 14 October 2023
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Times:
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10:45am to 5pm
Check-in 10:30am to 10:45am
Round 1 at 11am
Round 2 at 11:45am
Round 3 at 12:30pm
lunch break 1:10pm to 2pm
Round 4 at 2pm
Round 5 at 2:45pm
Round 6 at 3:30pm
Round 7 at 4:15pm
Prize-giving 4:55pm to 5pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
7
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com - please state name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Saturday October 7th:
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by Revolut or bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on SaturdayOctober 7th or for players paying cash on the day:
15 GBP
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
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9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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2 Royal Avenue Community and Cultrural Hub, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 1DA |
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Name: |
Groomsport Blitz Championship 2023
Event 2 of 12 in the NI Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix
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Dates: |
Thursday 5 October 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:15pm |
Time control:
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8+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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4 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Greenisland Classic 2023
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Dates: |
Sunday 1 October 2023
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Times: |
9:45am to 7pm
Check-in at 9:45am
Round 1: 10am to 12pm
Round 2: 12pm to 2pm
Round 3: 2:45pm to 4:45pm
Round 4: 4:45pm to 6:45pm
Prize-giving: 6:55pm to 7pm
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Time control:
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30+30 |
Rounds: |
4
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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32
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Entry method:
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fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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15 late fee or 10 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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Engraved cups/trophies/shields
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Venue:
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Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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Name: |
City of Bangor Congress 2023
Event 3 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
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Dates: |
Saturday 23 September 2023
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Times:
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10am to 5pm
Round 1 at 10am
Round 2 at 11am
Round 3 at 12pm
lunch break 1pm to 1:45pm
Round 4 at 1:45pm
Round 5 at 2:45pm
Round 6 at 3:45pm
Prize-giving 4:55pm to 5pm
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Time control:
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30+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
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Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
|
6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR |
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Name: |
City of Bangor Autumn Blitz Championship 2023
Event 1 of 12 in the NI Gold Coast Blitz Grand Prix
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Dates: |
Thursday 14 September 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:15pm |
Time control:
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8+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Best Visiting Player
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
City of Derry Rapid Championship 2023
Event 2 of 15 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2023/2024
Kindly sponsored by American football team, The Donegal /Derry Vipers
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Dates: |
Saturday 9 September 2023
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Times:
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10:15am to 5pm
Check-in 10:15am to 10:30am
Round 1 at 10:45am
Round 2 at 11:30am
Round 3 at 12:15pm
lunch break 1pm to 1:45pm
Round 4 at 1:45pm
Round 5 at 2:30pm
Round 6 at 3:15pm
Round 7 at 4pm
Prize-giving 4:55pm to 5pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
7
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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40
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month |
Entry fee:
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Early entry fee, if paid before 12 noon on Saturday September 2nd:
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee, if paid after 12 noon on Saturday September 2nd:
15 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
|
Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
|
6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Maldron Hotel, Butcher Street, Derry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6HL |
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Name: |
Strand Chess Club U1800 Summer Classic 2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 27 May to Sunday 28 May 2023
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Times:
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Saturday: Round 1 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday: Round 2 - 1pm to 3pm
Saturday: Round 3 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Sunday: Round 4 - 10:30am to12:30pm
Sunday: Round 5 - 1pm to 3pm
Sunday: Round 6 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Prize-giving 5:30pm
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Time control:
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60+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com - please state
name and date of event as we run 4 a month
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee: 20 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 30 GBP - after 12 noon on Saturday 20th May 2023 if space is still available
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Format:
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Open Swiss. One section.
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Prizes:
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Money prizes. Amount to be confirmed after all entry fees have been collected.
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Venue:
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Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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Name: |
City of Belfast Chess Championships 2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 29 April to Monday 1st May 2023
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Times:
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Saturday: Round 1 - 11am to 2:30pm
Saturday: Round 2 - 3:30pm to 7pm
Sunday: Round 3 - 11am to 2:30pm
Sunday: Round 4 - 3:30pm to 7pm
Monday: Round 5 - 11am to 2:30pm
Monday: Round 6 - 3:30pm to 7pm
Prize-giving 7pm
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Time control:
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90+30 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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50
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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Early entry fee: 25 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 30 GBP - after 12 noon on Saturday 22nd April 2023
STUDENTS AND UNDER 18s:
Early entry fee: 20 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 25 GBP - after 12 noon on Saturday 22nd April 2023
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Format:
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Open Swiss. Two sections. Nemtzov Cup (over 1600), Henderson Cup (0-1600)
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Prizes:
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Money prizes. Amount to be confirmed after all entry fees have been collected.
Nemtzov Cup:
Champion
2nd Place
Grading Award
Henderson Cup:
Champion
2nd Place
Grading Award
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Venue:
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Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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Name: |
King Charles III Coronation Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 27 April 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10:15pm |
Time control:
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8+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Ulster Team Rapidplay Championships 2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 22 April 2023
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Times:
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10am to 5pm |
Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Head-to-head team results, followed if necessary, by head-to-head board 1 scores, head-to-head board 2 scores etc.
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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5 GBP per team - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
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10 teams. 4 players per team. Swiss pairing based on seeding order of board 1 players.
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Prizes:
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Perpetual shield for winner and certificates for winning team, 2nd, 3rd,
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Venue:
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City of Derry Chess Club, Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane, Bishop Street Within, Derry, BT48 6PU |
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Name: |
Ulster Rapidplay Championship 2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 15 April 2023
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Times:
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10am to 5pm
Round 1 at 10am
Round 2 at 10:45am
Round 3 at 11:30am
Round 4 at 12:15pm
lunch break 1pm to 1:45pm
Round 5 at 1:45pm
Round 6 at 2:30pm
Round 7 at 3:15pm
Round 8 at 4pm
Prize-giving 4:55pm to 5pm
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Time control:
|
20+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
|
Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
|
7 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR |
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Name: |
U1800 Groomsport Classic 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 30 March and Saturday 1 April 2023
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Times:
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Thursday:
Round 1 at 7pm
Round 2 at 9pm
Saturday:
Round 3 at 10am
lunch break 12 noon to 12:45pm
Round 4 at 12:45pm
Round 5 at 2:45pm
Prize-giving 4:55pm to 5pm
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Time control:
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60+0 |
Rounds: |
5
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
|
30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
15 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
|
Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
|
7 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR |
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Name: |
Greenisland March Mini Rapid 2023
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Dates: |
Friday 24 March 2023
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Times: |
7:15pm to 10:15pm
Check-in at 7pm to 7:15pm.
Rounds: 7:30pm to 10:15pm
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Time control:
|
11+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
8 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
Engraved cups/trophies/shields
Champion
Female Champion
Grading Award
Best Teenager (secondary school age)
Best Child (primary school age)
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Venue:
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Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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Name: |
Geek Retreat Rainbow Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Tuesday 14 March 2023
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Times: |
6:15pm to 9pm |
Time control:
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8+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
|
14
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Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
3 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
+ large medal for Best Newcomer
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Venue:
|
65 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT20 5AF
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Name: |
Greenisland February Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Friday 24 February 2023
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Times: |
7:15pm to 9:30pm
Check-in at 7pm
Rounds: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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Time control:
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6+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
5 engraved cups/trophies/shields
Champion
Female Champion
Grading Award
Best Teenager (secondary school age)
Best Child (primary school age)
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Venue:
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Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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Name: |
City of Bangor Winter Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 16 February 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Geek Retreat Valentine's Day 2023
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Dates: |
Tuesday 14 February 2023
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Times: |
6:30pm to 9pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
7
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed
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Number of spaces:
|
14
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
3 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
+ large medal for Best Newcomer
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Venue:
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65 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT20 5AF
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Name: |
City of Lisburn Rapid Championship 2023
Event 9 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
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Dates: |
Friday 10 February 2023
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Times:
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7pm to 10:15pm
Round 1 begins at 7:15pm sharp.
Prize-giving 10:15pm
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Time control:
|
12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open Swiss.
|
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
|
Venue:
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62 Longstone Street, Tonagh, Lisburn, BT28 1DJ
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Name: |
Williamson Shield 2023
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Dates: |
Friday 20 January to Sunday 22 January 2023
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Times:
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Friday: Round 1 - 6:30pm to 10pm
Saturday: Round 2 - 11am to 2:30pm
Saturday: Round 3 - 3:30pm to 7pm
Sunday: Round 4 - 11am to 2:30pm
Sunday: Round 5 - 3:30pm to 7pm
Prize-giving 7pm
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Time control:
|
90+30 |
Rounds: |
5
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
Early entry fee: 25 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 30 GBP - after 12 noon on Monday 16th January
STUDENTS AND UNDER 18s:
Early entry fee: 20 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Late entry fee: 25 GBP - after 12 noon on Monday 16th January
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Format:
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Open Swiss. Two sections.
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Prizes:
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Money prizes. Amount to be confirmed after all entry fees have been collected.
Champion
2nd Place
Grading Award
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate Grading Award
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Venue:
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Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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Name: |
Dundonald Rapid Championship 2023
Event 8 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 7 January 2023
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Times:
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11:45am to 6:30pm
Round 1 at 12noon.
lunch break 3pm to 3:30pm
Prize-giving 6:30pm
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Time control:
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20+0 |
Rounds: |
8
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
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30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
|
Open Swiss.
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Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
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Venue:
|
Civil Service Chess Club, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3TA
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Name: |
Bangor New Year Blitz 2023
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Dates: |
Thursday 5 January 2023
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
|
30
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Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Ulster Blitz Championship 2022
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Dates: |
Thursday 29 December 2022
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Times: |
10:30am to 4:15pm
Check-in at 10:30am
Rounds 1-9: 10:45am to 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm to 1:45pm
Rounds 10-18: 1:45pm to 4pm
Prize-giving at 4pm
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Time control:
|
3+2 |
Rounds: |
18
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
|
30
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Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
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20 GBP on the day or 18 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Discounted advance rate of 12 GBP for students and under 18s if paid in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
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Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved cups/trophies/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Junior Champion
Best Newcomer
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Venue:
|
Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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Name: |
Omagh Rapidplay Championship 2022
Event 7 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
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Dates: |
Saturday 3 December 2022
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Times:
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10:45am to 5:30pm
Round 1 at 11am.
lunch break 1:40pm to 2:30pm
Prize-giving 5:20pm to 5:30pm
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Time control:
|
25+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Top section is FIDE rated. Open Swiss.
Junior section is UCU rated (non FIDE-rated)
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Prizes:
|
9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Female Champion
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd Place
Junior 3rd Place
Junior Grading Award
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Venue:
|
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Kevlin Road, Omagh, BT78 1LD
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Name: |
Gold Coast Blitz 2022
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Dates: |
Thursday 17 November 2022
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Times: |
7:30pm to 10pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Greenisland Rapid Championship 2022
Event 6 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Sunday 30 October 2022
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Times: |
1pm to 5:30pm
Round 1: 1:15pm
Round 2: 1:45pm
Round 3: 2:15pm
Round 4: 2:45pm
Round 5: 3:15pm
Round 6: 3:45pm
Round 7: 4:15pm
Round 8: 4:45pm
Prize-giving: 5:25 to 5:30pm
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Time control:
|
12+0 |
Rounds: |
8
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
10 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
7 engraved cups/trophies/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
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|
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Name: |
North Belfast Rapid Championship 2022
Event 5 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Saturday 22 October 2022
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Times: |
1:30pm to 4:30pm
Round 1: 1:45pm
Round 2: 2:15pm
Round 3: 2:45pm
Round 4: 3:15pm
Round 5: 3:45pm
Prize-giving: 4:25 to 4:30pm
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Time control:
|
12+0 |
Rounds: |
5
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
16
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
4 engraved cups/trophies/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
3 medals of merit for top 3 newcomers
|
Venue:
|
Duncairn Arts Centre, Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6BP
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Name: |
Groomsport Autumn Blitz 2022
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Dates: |
Thursday 13 October 2022
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Times:
|
7:30pm to 10pm
|
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
|
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Name: |
Newry Autumn Rapid Championship 2022
Event 4 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Sunday 9 October 2022
|
Times:
|
10:30am to 5pm
lunch break 1:15pm to 2:15pm |
Time control:
|
15+0 |
Rounds: |
10
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
24
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Top section is FIDE rated. Open Swiss.
Junior section is UCU rated (non FIDE-rated)
|
Prizes:
|
9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Female Champion
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd Place
Junior 3rd Place
Junior Grading Award
|
Venue:
|
Sticky Fingers Arts Centre, 10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX
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Name: |
Strand Rapid Championship 2022
Event 3 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Friday 23 September 2022
|
Times: |
7pm to 10pm |
Time control:
|
12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
24
|
Entry method:
|
strandchessclub@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP. payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
7 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Strand Arts Centre, 152-154 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NY
|
|
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Name: |
Bangor Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Thursday 22 September 2022
|
Times:
|
7:30pm to 10pm
|
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
8 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
7 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
|
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Name: |
Downpatrick Rapid Championship 2022
Event 2 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Saturday 17 September 2022
|
Times:
|
10am to 5pm
lunch break 1pm to 2pm |
Time control:
|
15+0 |
Rounds: |
10
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
fidechessni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing.
|
Prizes:
|
5 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Hall, Down Parish Church Saint Margaret's, 4 Church Ave, Downpatrick, BT30 6AQ
|
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Name: |
Bangor Congress 2022
Event 1 of 10 in FIDE rated NI Rapid Grand Prix 2022/2023
|
Dates: |
Saturday 3 September 2022
|
Times:
|
9:45am to 5pm
lunch break 12:45pm to 1:45pm |
Time control:
|
30+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
20
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. Please note the Junior section will be non-FIDE Rated (mainly for unrated players/beginners/young children)
|
Prizes:
|
9 engraved shields/trophies/cups
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Grading Award
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
Junior Grading Award
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
|
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Name: |
U1800 Newry Summer Classic 2022
|
Dates: |
Sunday 14 August 2022
|
Times:
|
Check-in: 9:45am
Round 1: 10am
Round 2: 12pm
Round 3: 2:45pm
Round 4: 4:45pm
Prize-giving: 6:45pm
|
Time control:
|
60+0 |
Rounds: |
4
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
16
|
Entry method:
|
newrychess@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
15 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Young Player
|
Venue:
|
Sticky Fingers Arts Centre, 10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX
|
|
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Name: |
Newry Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Sunday 29 May 2022
|
Times:
|
11am to 4:45pm. Lunch break: 1:15pm to 2:15pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
12
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
18
|
Entry method:
|
newrychess@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
12 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Sticky Fingers Arts Centre, 10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX
|
|
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Name: |
U1800 Newry Classic 2022
|
Dates: |
Friday 27 May 2022 and Saturday 28 May 2022
|
Times:
|
Friday: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday: 1:15pm to 3:15pm
Saturday: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
|
Time control:
|
60+0 |
Rounds: |
4
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
18
|
Entry method:
|
newrychess@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
16 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. Grading bands for awards (Intermediate and Junior) |
Prizes:
|
9 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
|
Venue:
|
Sticky Fingers Arts Centre, 10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX
|
|
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Name: |
Ards Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Saturday 21 May 2022
|
Times: |
10:30am to 12:30pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
12
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
0 GBP - event sponsored |
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
3 medals
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
|
Venue:
|
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP
|
|
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Name: |
Greenisland Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Monday 9 May 2022
|
Times: |
7pm to 9:30pm |
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
greenislandfcchess@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
6 GBP |
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
8 engraved shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
Female Champion
Female 2nd
|
Venue:
|
Greenisland Football Club, 100 Glenkeen Ave, Carrickfergus, BT33 8ST
|
|
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Name: |
Newry Rapid Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Sunday 8 May 2022
|
Times:
|
1:30pm to 5pm. |
Time control:
|
15+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
18
|
Entry method:
|
newrychess@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
10 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Sticky Fingers Arts Centre, 10 Upper Edward Street, Newry, BT35 6AX
|
|
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Name: |
U1800 Groomsport Classic 2022
|
Dates: |
Thursday 21 April 2022 and Saturday 23 April 2022
|
Times:
|
Thursday: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday: 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Saturday: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
|
Time control:
|
60+0 |
Rounds: |
5
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
30
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
20 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. Grading bands for awards (Intermediate and Junior) |
Prizes:
|
9 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Intermediate Champion
Intermediate 2nd
Intermediate 3rd
Junior Champion
Junior 2nd
Junior 3rd
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
|
|
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Name: |
Bangor Easter Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Thursday 14 April 2022
|
Times:
|
7:30pm to 10pm
|
Time control:
|
10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
24
|
Entry method:
|
bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
6 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
|
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
7 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Best Newcomer
Best Young Player
Female Champion
Best Visiting Player
|
Venue:
|
Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
|
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Name: |
Strand Blitz Championship 2022
|
Dates: |
Friday 8 April 2022
|
Times: |
7pm to 9:30pm |
Time control:
|
5+3 |
Rounds: |
8
|
Tie-breaks:
|
Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
|
Number of spaces:
|
24
|
Entry method:
|
strandchessclub@gmail.com
|
Entry fee:
|
6 GBP |
Format:
|
Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
|
6 engraved shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Grading Award
Junior Grading Award
Best Newcomer
|
Venue:
|
Strand Arts Centre, 152-154 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NY
|
|
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Name: |
St. Patrick's Day Bangor Rapid 2022
|
Dates: |
Thursday 17 March 2022
|
Times:
|
7:30pm to 10:30pm
|
Time control:
|
12+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
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26
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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6 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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9 engraved trophies/cups/shields/medals
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Best Young Player
Best Newcomer
Rising Star Medal
Female Champion
Female 2nd
Female 3rd
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Groomsport Blitz Championship 2022
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Dates: |
Thursday 17 February 2022
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Times:
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7:30pm to 10pm
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Time control:
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10+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
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20
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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6 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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7 engraved trophies/cups/shields
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Best Newcomer
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Venue:
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Church of Ireland Groomsport Parish Hall, 30 Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR
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Name: |
Holywood Blitz Championship 2022
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Dates: |
Tuesday 15 February 2022
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Times:
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10am to 11:30am
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Time control:
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5+0 |
Rounds: |
6
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Tie-breaks:
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Swiss Master 5.7 Build 8 will determine tie-breaks in this order:
Median Buchholz, Buchholz and Progressive
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Number of spaces:
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18
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Entry method:
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bangorchessclubni@gmail.com
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Entry fee:
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3 GBP - payable in advance to www.paypal.me/brendanjamison or by bank transfer
Free entry for 2nd/3rd/4th member from the same family
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Format:
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Open section. Swiss pairing. |
Prizes:
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6 medals
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
Female Champion
Female 2nd
Female 3rd
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Venue:
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The Holywood Old School, 92 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BX
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