This tournament allows players to improve/obtain their international FIDE rating without taking a week off from studies/work. If there is a sufficiently large non-English entry with high enough grades then IM norms may be possible as several IM's normally enter. If you are from outside England and need a visa ask the Tournament Secretary for a letter to support your visa application.
A 9 round Open tournament with Swiss and All Play All sections. To provide opportunities for international rating on the FIDE World Rating List the organisers reserve the right to transfer players between sections and amalgamate sections. Rate of play is 40 moves in 2 hours, followed by all remaining moves in 1 hour. There will be no adjournments.
Friday 25th Jan. 18.00; Saturday 26th Jan. 9.00 and 16.00; Sunday 27th
Jan. 9.00 and 16.00
Saturday 2nd Feb. 9.00 and 16.00; Sunday 3rd Feb. 9.00
and 16.00
This includes a paid for place in the British Championships. The prize fund and allocation (e.g. grading & junior prizes) depends on entry. The organisers reserve the right to reduce prizes.
GM, IM, WGM, WIM free; FM & WFM £25; players rated 2300 & above £30; players rated 2100 - 2295 £40; players rated below 2100 £50; unrated players over BCF 190 £60; unrated players BCF 175 - 190 £70; and unrated players below BCF 175 £80. Deductions: players under 21 yrs on 1st January 2002 £10; players over 60 yrs on 1st January 2002 £10; disabled players (apply in confidence) £10. In addition, BCF Direct Members can claim a £2 refund on showing their membership card to the organisers at the tournament.
Yateley Manor School is situated on the Reading Road (B3272) 5 miles north of junction 4A on the M3. The nearest stations are Sandhurst and Camberley. Train Information 08457 484950, Yateley Taxi 01252 860662, National Travel Line 0870 6082608, Hampshire Infoline 01962 870500. The playing area is in the library and adjoining rooms. Spectators are welcome without charge. Smoking is not permitted at any time in any playing area or elsewhere at the venue except in designated areas. Light refreshments will be provided.
Byes can be requested, however note that players requesting byes will be put into the Swiss section as no byes will be allowed in the all play all sections. The Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse any entry without assigning a reason. Except in such cases, a deduction of 20% will normally be made from any refund of entry fee. Grades used will be those recorded in the most recent FIDE or national list. Results will be sent for grading to both FIDE and BCF.
Cheques should be made payable to 'Southern Chess' (send stamped addressed envelope for confirmation). Entries at the venue are at the discretion of the organisers, a late entry fee of £5 will be charged, telephone first to check availability of places. Refunds will only be made if notification of withdrawal is made to the Tournament Secretary at least 24 hours before the start of the tournament.
Requests for an accommodation list, travel details,
detailed map and other enquiries should be addressed to either:
Ray Clark
High Cedars, Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 8DA
Tel. 01753 883300
E-mail ray.clark@kpmg.co.uk
or
Andrew Martin 41 New Road, Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey. GU17 8EF
Tel. (44) (0)1252 870235 E-mail amartin@wizard2.demon.co.uk
YATELEY MANOR INTERNATIONAL - Entry