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City of Belfast Championships 2017

The 2017 City of Belfast will be held over weekend 6th 7th May at Queens University.

Event details

When

May 06, 2017 07:30 AM to
May 07, 2017 07:00 PM

Where

Queen's University Belfast, Students' Union Snack Bar

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07872544868

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Venue: Queen's University Belfast, Students' Union Snack Bar (3rd Floor Students Union).

Format: 6 round swiss. It is an open tournament.

Entry Fee: £20 (£15 if made prior to Wednesday 3rd May 2017)

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1.00pm ON FRIDAY 5TH MAY 2017. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.

Time Control: 70 minutes per player with 30 second increment per move (record all moves).

 

Timetable -

Registration: 09.30 Sat 6th May

Round 1: 10.00 - 13.00 Sat 6th

Round 2: 14.00 - 17.00 Sat 6th

Round 3: 18.00 - 21.00 Sat 6th

Round 4: 10.00 - 13.00 Sun 7th

Round 5: 14.00 - 17.00 Sun 7th

Round 6: 18.00 - 21.00 Sun 7th

 

Sections: there will be 2 sections - the Nemtzov Cup (over 1600) and Henderson Cup (under 1600) The actual format will be subject to number of entries.

Prizes: Prize fund will be formulated and published on day 1

Contact: For any enquiries or to enter please email mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com or call Mark Newman on 07872 544868

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