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Portrush Atlantic Chess Festival

New mini chess festival in Portrush Atlantic Hotel on 12th - 13th October.

Event details

When

Oct 12, 2018 05:30 PM to
Oct 13, 2018 08:00 PM

Where

Portrush Atlantic Hotel

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Sponsored by: Portrush Atlantic Hotel

Venue: Portrush Atlantic Hotel

3 events:

Atlantic Simul

7:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday 12 October 2018. Tournament organiser/arbiter Brendan Jamison will deliver a simul to under 1400 rated players + parents of junior players. Please arrive in the playing venue by 7:20pm to take your seat. Please note players must pre-register for this event.

Free Entry


Atlantic Rapidplay Championship

10:30am to 6:30pm on Saturday 13 October 2018. Two sections, senior and intermediate. Rated by Ulster Chess Union.

Entry fees are £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s


Atlantic Blitz Championship

8pm to 10pm on Saturday 13 October 2018. One open section. 12 rounds. Rated by Ulster Chess Union.

Free Entry


Prizes: The prize fund will be formulated and published on the first day of the tournament

Accomodation: Special room rates are available for chess players in the Atlantic Hotel. For further details see Chess NI

 

Entry: contact Brendan Jamison at playchessni@gmail.com or further details can be found on Chess NI

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