Leicester Chess


The aim of these events is to give amateur rated players the chance to play 9 competitive FIDE rated games whilst at the same time offering unrated players the opportunity to obtain a full FIDE rating in just one event. 

All the unrated players in this event are guaranteed to obtain a full FIDE rating in the October 2008 list.

Final Standings

Playing Schedule

Round 1            Sat 23 Aug       10.00

Round 2            Sat 23 Aug       15.00

Round 3            Sun 24 Aug      10.00

Round 4            Sun 24 Aug      15.00

Round 5            Mon 26 Aug     10.00

Round 6            Sat 6 Sept        10.00

Round 7            Sat 6 Sept        15.00

Round 8            Sun 7 Sept       10.00

Round 9            Sun 7 Sept       15.00

 

Ratings

Ratings published in the July 2008 FIDE list will be used for this tournament.  Results will be sent to ECF for grading as well as FIDE for rating.

 

Time Control

The event will be using the Fischer time control of 40 moves in 80 minutes then an additional 20 minutes to complete the game, plus 30 seconds per move from move 1.

Lunch Break

We will guarantee every player at least a 30 minute break between games.  Should any morning game finish late, the start time of the affected players afternoon games will be delayed to allow the full break to be enjoyed.

 

The tournament will be held at The Plough Inn, Station Road, Littlethorpe, Leicester, LE19 2HS (click here for a map).

 

 

Players will benefit from the excellent range of snacks, bar meals and restaurant dining available at The Plough.  Accommodation is available locally (within walking distance) for which details are available on request.  The venue is just 3 minutes walk from Narborough train station.

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