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Jonathan Grant · Bishop Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 39

I was investigating the possibility of holding a FIDE rated swiss later in the year when I realised that there are two weekends free in May/June (other than the Primary Championships). I believe there are chess players who want to improve their FIDE rating and get in shape for the Scottish in July. Tournament should appeal to players who can't afford the time/expense of playing in a full week long event.

Jonathan

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Format - 8 round FIDE rated swiss over two weekends with a free weekend inbetween plus no round on Friday nights.

Dates = Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May plus Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June.

Times = 10 am to 2 pm and 3pm to 7pm.

Venue - Edinburgh Chess Club.

Time control = 36 in 90 + 30 min quickplay.

Entries open to all but limited to 24 players. Pairings will be accelerated in the early rounds.

Arbiter = Simon Gillam IA

Entry form with further details to appear on line this week once prizes and entry fees confirmed.

Let me know at international@chessscotland.com if you are interested in playing.

AMcHarg · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

I think I am free those weekends so I can play, is there an entry fee? Very Happy

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Hopefully everyone will have seen the entry from for this event by now (link on main page calendar). Please note that there is only space for a limited number of players and consider what happened in my house this morning...

THUD!

"eh whassat? sounds like an awful lot of post...surely its not valentines day already?"

Nope, it's entries for the 1st Chess Scotland International Open Chess Challenge - a LOT of entries. Now I know that sometimes players wait to the last minute before entering (not mentioning any names, Alan Tate would kill me if I did) but it looks like that plan would lead to disappointment in this case. If you are interested in playing in this tournament then please do get your entries to me as soon as possible.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,
Keith

A Muir · King Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 291 Location: Dumbarton

can we see the list of entrants for those players who like to decide the day before ?

Jonathan Grant · Bishop Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 39

Not long to wait Andy! If the current rate is maintained Keith will be able to post the full provisional list of 24 entrants this weekend.

I checked with Alex McFarlane; we're way ahead of normal which is great.

To quote from the entry form "...places are limited to 24 players so enter early to avoid disappointment." On reaching the maximum of 24 players we will run a priority reserve list. However I'm told that withdrawals after entry with payment are usually rare.

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Entrants List as of 02 May 2009 ordered by FIDE grade:

Andrew Greet (IM) 2431
Andrew Burnett 2202
Clement Sreeves 1982
Ed Ferry 1962
Chris Sykes 1924
Gavin Saxton 1902
Andrew McClement 1850
John McBride 1803
Ali Roy 1733
Nigel Chapman UG
Andrew McHarg UG
Shivan Murdochy UG
Jonathan Scott UG
Michael Timms UG

The statisticians amongst you will be able to calculate that that makes 14 entrants in the first week which means there are just 10 places remaining. Will we fill all the places by week two? Will we get any more Andrews entering? Watch this space.

Cheers,
Keith

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

+++STOP PRESS+++

Another 2200+ Andrew has now entered....

+++STOP PRESS+++

admin · Site Admin Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 730

I'd enter as my name is also Andy but a) I'm not very good and b) I am at the primary individual on one of the same weekends.

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Entries list as of 08 May (listed by FIDE grade)

1. IM Andrew Greet 2431
2. Andrew Green 2215
3. Andrew Burnett 2202
4. Graeme Kafka 2104
5. William Hulme 2020
6. Clement Sreeves 1982
7. Ed Ferry 1962
8. Chris Sykes 1924
9. Gavin Saxton 1902
10. Andrew McClement 1850
11. John McBride 1803
12. Ali Roy 1733
13. Nigel Chapman UG
14. Andrew McHarg UG
15. Shivan Murdochy UG
16. Jonathan Scott UG
17. Michael Timms UG

Only 7 places left. My letterbox eagerly awaits your entry...

Cheers,
Keith

andyburnett · King Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 186

Any more updates on the entry list?

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Still the same 17 as listed above, thus we do still have places for anyone interested.

Cheers,
Keith

Jonathan Grant · Bishop Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 39

Quick update, details to follow...

Internet Chess Club will be supporting the 1st Chess Scotland International Open Chess Challenge with 3 free ICC memberships (1x1 year and 2x6 months).

According to ICC "The Internet Chess Club (ICC) is the longest running, most popular, and best place to play chess on the Internet. Nowhere else can you find as many chess enthusiasts ready for a quick round of blitz, a short chat, an impromptu tournament, or simply enjoying the wealth of Chess.FM shows and live event coverage. It is not uncommon to find more than 3,000 chess players hanging out on ICC where more than 100,000 games are played each day." Find out more at www.chessclub.com

Thanks to JBH, Stateside.

I hear rumours of another entry which would mean 6 places remain...

Mike Scott · King Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 404 Location: Edinburgh

Will one of these be awarded to the highest placed player without first initial 'A' ?

Keith Ruxton · Queen Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 139

Hi all,

JG's rumour is correct, we now have an 18th player...

Miroslav Plchot UG

Six places left available for anyone still interested.

Cheers,
Keith

AMcHarg · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:23 am Post subject: