Up to 100 gold members of English chess federation are going to battle it out in a high stakes tournament.
These games of strategy will take place in Eccles town hall on Sunday October 18 and there is a winning prize of £1150 up for grabs,
Fide rated open English chess federation members who end the day as champions will win £300, major u1800 ECF and minor u1400 ECF champions will win £200.
Second and third places prizes range from £50-£100.
Barbara Farrar, Chess Club Organiser said: “All profits will go towards the Eccles chess clubs investment into a a sound proof shutter”
The games will be rapid fire and time controlled to last 25 minutes plus five second increments.
Six games of chess will be broadcasted on a big screen visible to spectators from the Café seating area. It is expected that 100 players will participate, while entry is still open for the tournament for a fee of £20. However spectators can watch for free with the option to purchase snacks and beverages at the event.
The event will be restricted to 100 players in order to maintain a spacious and comfortable playing area.
Doors for the tournament will open at 10.20am and the exact time stamps for the rounds of chess games are shown below.
- Round 1 at 11am
- Round 2 at 12.15pm
- Round 3 at 1.30pm
- Round 4 at 2.45pm
- Round 5 at 4.pm
- Round 6 at 5.15pm
