Virtual Ulster Masters 2020

The Virtual Ulster Masters 2020 will take place over the weekend 21st - 22nd November 2020. 5 rounds.

Event details

When

Nov 21, 2020 09:30 PM to
Nov 22, 2020 06:00 PM

Where

lichess.org

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07872544868

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Virtual Ulster Masters 2020

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020

On: Lichess.org

Sections will be determined by rating level of the entrants. We usually hold at least two sections, an upper and lower.

Time control: 90 minutes per player. No increments


Saturday 21 November

Round 1: 10:00am to 1:30pm

Round 2: 2:15pm to 5:15pm

Round 3: 6pm to 9pm

Sunday 22 November

Round 4: 10:30am to 1:30pm

Round 5: 2:15pm to 5:15pm

Prize-giving: 5:30pm

Prize-giving: 6:10 to 6:15pm on Zoom details will be sent to participants.

Half point travelling byes are available for players unable to play in Rounds 1,3 or 4. However, players must request byes when registering. Only one half point travelling bye may be allocated to each player. A second bye is permitted but the player will be scored zero for that round. No travelling byes are permitted in Round 6.


Entry fees: None - As this is virtual the games wont be UCU rated.


Registration:

Players must register in advance to compete in this competition. Email Mark Newman at mark.chris.newan@googlemail.com

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