Getting to Royal Hotel, Gateshead

Getting to Royal Hotel, Gateshead GREAT NORTH London Junior Chess Qualifier And Blitz tournament for All (5m + 0 Sec) Saturday 9th December 2017 at Royal Hotel, Railway Street, Gateshead, NE11 9EB, Royal Hotel is Gateshead can be reached by A1 (from A1 or M1)

Swiss Tournaments for Under 6*, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 18. Age as on 31.8.17

An Official London Junior Qualifier

The hotel is situated very close to Costco warehouse and Gateshead Metro Centre Entries by post: Manoj, 31 Gear House, Salt Meadow Road, Gateshead NE8 SECTION The tournament will be divided into six sections as listed below. All competitors will play in all are allowed in the playing hall. In all six rounds. As far as it is possible, people with equal scores will be paired against each other sections players will have twenty minutes £10.00/- (£5/- Sibling according to the official rules for Swiss Tournaments. plus ten seconds added per move to complete all their moves. Discount for Second All ages are taken at 31.8.17 entry onwards). . .Phone number for entries: E.g. The Under 6 is for competitors who were aged under 6 on 31.8.17. Prizes for Everyone. Under 18 for competitors who were aged under 18 on 31.8.17. This is the upper age limit for Junior Competitors. Players may enter for the section for which they are qualified or in any 07921735273 Books and Chess Sets/ Clocks higher age group if preferred. Email for Entries: may be available for Sale. [email protected] Parents Room Games room will be available for parents/accompanying adults as only competitors and officials Entry Fees Grading. In Under 10 and Under 12 a score of 3.5 or 4 points qualifies for the Times Minor and 4.5 or more for the Major. Registration by 9.30 *The U6 section is not a London qualifier. Trophies, Gold/Silver or Bronze medals for all Round 1 10.00 players depending on their score. Round 2 11.10 Round 3 12.25 ECF Membership: Round 4 1.45 Children are encouraged to be a member of English Chess Federation. A free membership for the first year Round 5 3.00 (till 3108/2018) is available by contacting ECF Round 6 4.15 www.englishchess.org.uk Prize distribution 5.30 First Great North Blitz tournament- 5 PM to 7PM Ph: 01424775222 7 rounds – 3 Mins+ 2 Seconds will be organised for Anyone, including Limited Parking is available at the venue. Parents and Seniors to take Part. Refreshments There will be refreshments available to purchase from the hotel.

ECF Grading All sections will be submitted for ECF