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NICS Intense Rapidplay #2

The Alan Burns Grand Prix series continues on 1st March. Now in its second year, the NICS Rapidplays offer the chance for an excellent Sunday lunch followed by an afternoon of entertaining chess. Next up is an Intense tourney with as many games as we can manage in an afternoon.

Each of the Rapidplays contribute to the Alan Burns Grand Prix

The first Lackadaisical kicked-off this seasons series in mid-December. Next up is an Intense tourney with a 15 minute time-control - at least 8 rounds in the afternoon.

As usual, a prize fund will be offered at each event with a portion of entrance fees being held back and offered as prizes at the Grand Prix event finale.

Summary event details are:

  • Date: 1st March
  • Registration: 13:00pm
  • Venue: Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Belfast

The Pavilion has an excellent Sunday lunch menu

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Look forward to seeing you there.

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