Downpatrick Rapid - 17th September 2022
Downpatrick Rapid - 17th September 2022
So far, 40 players have competed in the NI Rapid Grand Prix. 10 events in total. After the first two tournaments, Richard Morrow leads the top section and Paul O’Connor leads the junior section. Well done to everyone who won games in Downpatrick! A big thank you to Chris Dorrian for securing this wonderful venue. It is always great to bring chess to a new town!
Prize-winners:
Champion: Gareth Annesley (10/10) Belfast South Chess Club
2nd Place: Richard Morrow (8/10) Bangor Chess Club
3rd Place: Gatis Barbals (6.5/10) Fruithill Chess Club
Grading Award: Chris Dorrian (6/10) Greenisland FC Chess Club
Junior Grading Award: Amol Thoke (6/10) Civil Service Chess Club
The Grand Prix event 3 will he held at Strand Chess Club on Friday 23rd Sept from 7-10pm. We are already oversubscribed for event 3 so it’s great the series is proving so popular!
Event 4 is at Newry on Sunday 9th October. Two sections. Capacity for 30 players. Half the spaces are already gone so book and pay for your entry early to avoid disappointment.
To keep track of the leader board for the NI Rapid Grand Prix, visit here
http://www.brendanjamison.com/fidenigrandprix.html