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Omagh rapidplay 2017

This years Omagh rapidplay will take place on Saturday December 3rd at Christian Brothers Grammar School.

Event details

When

Dec 03, 2016
from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Where

Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh

Contact Phone

07770763266

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Venue: Christian Brothers Grammar School, Kevlin Road, Omagh , BT78 1LD

Format: 6 Round Swiss. Open to all abilities.

Rules: FIDE rules apply, see https://www.fide.com/fide/handbook.html?id=171&view=article

Entry Fee: £10

Time Control: 25 minutes per player for all moves

Timetable: Arrival/registration at 10.00am. 6 games.  1st game starts 10.30am. Midway lunch break approximately 1pm

Sections: Senior and Junior.  Grading bands to be determined on the day of the tournament.

Prizes: The prize fund is subject to entrant numbers.  It will be determined and published on the day of the tournament.

To enter: Contact tournament director, Richard Gould 07770763266, richardgould8@hotmail.co.uk

**ENTRIES TO BE RECEIVED BEFORE 5PM 2ND DECEMBER**

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