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Irish Championships 2018 - Major and Challenger

The Major and Challenger sections of the Irish Championship.

Event details

When

Aug 03, 2018 05:30 PM to
Aug 05, 2018 05:30 PM

Where

The Talbot Hotel, Dublin

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Venue: The Talbot Hotel, Dublin

Format: 5 round swiss played over 3 Days

Registration: https://www.icu.ie/events/990

NOTE: ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PAID UP MEMBERS OF THE IRISH CHESS UNION

Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 second increment from move 1.

Timetable:

Round 1             - Fri 3rd August            7.30 pm

Round 2             - Sat 4th August          12.30 pm

Round 3             - Sat 4th August           5.30 pm

Round 4             - Sun 5th August          10.00 pm

Round 5             - Sun 5th August          2.30 pm

 

Prizes: Guaranteed prize fund of €1,000 for Major and €800 for Challenger

Further details can be found:

Flyer

https://www.icu.ie/events/990

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