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NICS Rapidplay Fundraiser

First in a series of rapidplays planned by NICS : expected to be a day of intense chess.

Event details

When

Oct 20, 2013
from 08:20 AM to 04:30 PM

Where

Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Dundonald

Contact Name

David McAlister

Contact Phone

02892638857

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The first of a Grand Prix Series of one-day Rapidplays organised by the NICS Club. Each tournament will follow the same format through the series with prizes available on the day and accumulating for the Grand Prix finale.

The tournament is organised over 8 rounds for some Intense chess:

  • 4 rounds in the morning session
  • break for lunch
  • 4 rounds in the afternoon session

Registration opens at 9:20am; pre-registration is available with a £2 discount.

Fee on the day: £10

The first-round draw will be available at 9:50am for a 10:00am sharp start

  • Host: NICS Chess Club
  • Controller: David McAlister
  • Game management: Swiss Perfect
  • Rules: FIDE and UCU

More details are available in the Tournament Rules

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