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CONTACT DETAILS: Chris Mattos 01242 870642 Mobile:07984 468465 Graham Brown 01453 750891 graham1@easytorecall.com

Info:

OPEN:

£18.00

PREMIER: (155 and below)

£16.00

MAJOR: (125 and below)

£14.00

MINOR: (100 and below)

£12.00

Juniors under 18 on 1st Sept 2002 may deduct £2.00 from their entry fee.

Entry fees include payment for BCF Game Fee.

Minimum 1st prizes will be £150 in the Open, £120 in the Premier, £100 in the Major and £90 in the Minor.

Other prizes (including grading prizes) will be awarded and 1st prizes may be increased in proportion to the number of entries in each tournament.

SURCHARGE OF £2 ON ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER Thurs 22th MAY

Arbiters: Ron Powis, Phil Meade, Julie Leonard

Competitors may claim a half-point bye in any one round before the start of the congress.

There will be a Commentary Room at this tournament with a demonstration board showing one of the top games from the tournament live. We hope it will be a lively place with plenty of debate! This may also be used for some beginner to intermediate chess tuition depending on demand. Both the commentary and lectures will be free.

B.C.F. Direct members may deduct £2 from their entry fee (please quote membership number on entry form).

Ungraded players must provide evidence of their playing strength, including recent results, previous grades, prizes won and a reasonable estimate of grading. Prizes for ungraded players will be at the discretion of the organisers.

The organisers reserve the right to transfer competitors to other sections and to cancel or split any section at their discretion.

Smoking is prohibited in the playing hall.

Light refreshements (Tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches etc.) will be available throughout the Congress.

Players agree to abide by the FIDE laws of chess and the controller's decision is final.

CONTACT DETAILS: Chris Mattos 01242 870642 Mobile:07984 468465 Graham Brown 01453 750891 graham1@easytorecall.com

ACCOMMODATION: Free booking service ~ Cheltenham tourism have provided a free booking service for the tournament. If you would like them to reserve accommodation for you just print out and fill out the form (Form in html Form in Word File, Form in pdf File) and post or fax it to them. The form includes info such as number of rooms required, type or room, price range (£20-£25, £23-£30 etc). They aim to respond to your within 72 hours. tic@cheltenham.gov.uk www.visitcheltenham.com Accommodation line 01242 517110. Cheltenham Tourism 77 Promenade Cheltenham GL50 1PP. 

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