FIDE 100 Edinburgh Allegro

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20/07/2024 11:00 - 18:00
Alva Street
Address: EH2 4PH

FIDE 100 Edinburgh Allegro

Part of the FIDE 100 World Record Attempt

Venue: Edinburgh Chess Club 1 Alva Street, Edinburgh

Date: 20th July 2024

Time Control: 20 minutes for all moves plus 10 second increment.

Start Times:  

1) 11:00am

2) 12:15pm

3) 2:15pm

4) 3:30pm

5) 4:45pm

Chief Arbiter: Andy Howie

Unfortunately, the venue can only hold a maximum of 30 players so, to be certain of playing, it is advised that you send your entry as soon as possible.

Please note that the results, including players' names and clubs, will be uploaded to the Chess Scotland and FIDE website. By entering, you are accepting that this will happen.

Entry Fee: £5 (pay at the door or when making an online entry)

Please register online or email entries to Calum McGillivray at calum-1989@hotmail.co.uk

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