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Greenisland Blitz - Sat Feb 22nd

Knockagh Mini Blitz at Greenisland, Saturday 22 February 2020 9:45 - 12:00 10 Rounds of 5min chess.

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When

Feb 22, 2020
from 08:45 AM to 11:00 AM

Where

Greenisland Baptist Church, 17 Glassillan Grove, Greenisland, Carrickfergus BT38 8TE

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Knockagh Mini Blitz at Greenisland

Saturday 22 February 2020

Check-in 9:30am to 9:45am

Tournament pairings will be printed out at 9:50am.

All players to be seated at 9:55am.

10 Rounds. One open section.

Playing time: 10am to 12pm

Time control: each round will last 10 minutes. Players will have 5 minutes each to complete all their moves.

Location: Greenisland Baptist Church, 17 Glassillan Grove, Greenisland, Carrickfergus BT38 8TE

Entry fees:  £1 for children, teenagers and students      £2 for adults.

It is a family-friendly event. Families only pay for first two entrants, any more than two from the same family get free entry.

All entry fees cover the cost of the little trophies.

Community cafe beside playing hall. Cafe open from 10am to 12pm.

Players need to register by 12 noon on Thursday 20 February 2020. Please note that newcomers need to submit their date of birth when registering. For Under 18s, parents are required to email the entry details.

The event is jointly run by Christopher Dorrian (Greenisland Co-ordinator) and Brendan Jamison (Ulster Chess Union Tournament Director)

Email Organiser Chris Dorrian      cdorrian79@hotmail.com

Email Arbiter Brendan Jamison playchessni@gmail.com

 

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