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Summer Chess Tournament 2012 : Week10 - After gap of a week the show continues

The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed. The tournament is flexible – players play whichever nights suit them with pairings being made on the evening. Players are usually paired with opponents within their own grading band but late comers may get a difficult draw – so please be prompt.

Event details

When

Jul 18, 2012
from 06:40 PM to 10:00 PM

Where

Civil Service Social Club, Stormont

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07872544868

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The Summer Tournament is back at Civil Service Social Club starting Wednesday 2nd May 2012 at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion. The aim is to start each round at 7.45 pm.

The UCU Summer Tournament is open to all chess players and provides regular competitive chess during the summer months when many chess clubs are closed.

Venue Civil Service Social Club , Maynard Sinclair Pavilion

Starting Wednesday 2nd May 2012 and every Wednesday (except 13th June UCU AGM is held at North Belfast CC and 11th July).

Ending Wednesday 26th September 2012.

Start Time for each round 7:45pm.

Format The tournament is flexible – players play whichever nights suit them with pairings being made on the evening. Players are usually paired with opponents within their own grading band but late comers may get a difficult draw – so please be prompt.

Time limit Each player gets 1 hour 30 minutes for the complete game.

Prizes will depend on number of entrants but it is likely that the winner will receive about £60. There will be grading bands again depending on entrants.

Entry Fee £15. Free to females, under 18s. Cheques payable to ‘Ulster Chess Union’

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