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ICU/UCU Summer Open Rapidplay and Blitz

To celebrate the 2019 Glorney Gilbert International the ICU and UCU have organised a FIDE rated rapidplay and blitz.

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When

Jul 21, 2019
from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Where

Carrickdale Hotel and Spa, Carrickcarnon, Ravensdale, Dundalk, A91 PR63

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07796172227

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Date: Sunday 21st July 2019
The opening day of the Glorney Gilbert International 2019
Sponsored by Faillte Ireland, The European Chess Union, and The Glorney Bloodworth Trust
Venue: Carrickdale Hotel and Spa, Carrickcarnon, Ravensdale, Dundalk, A91 PR63

Entry Fee          -  Rapidplay €15                         
- Blitz €10
- Rapidplay and Blitz €20          
- Free to players playing in the Glorney Gilbert International     RAPIDPLAY           BLITZ
Schedule           -  10:30 – 14:30       16:00 – 18:30
Time Control       -  10 mins + 5 secs    3 mins + 2 secs
Number of Rounds   -  6 9
Prizes   - Prize fund subject to entry
Tie Break - in this order: Median Bucholz, Bucholz, Direct Encounter, Progressive Score
Sections - To be determined on the day depending on numbers
Entry    - https://www.icu.ie/events/1266 (rapidplay)                    
https://www.icu.ie/events/1267 (blitz)
Rating   - Both Rapidplay and Blitz will be FIDE rated

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