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MCF FORMS
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BOLTON RAPIDPLAY 2008
A one day Chess Congress organised by Bolton Chess Club
DATE : SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2008
VENUE : BOLTON EXCEL CENTRE
LOWER BRIDGEMAN St, BOLTON BL2 1EN
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TOURNAMENTS
THE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP : For players graded below 161
Entry Fee : £11.00 (School Children & Senior Citizens £9.00)
Prizes : £110, £60, £30. Under 140 :- £30.
BOLTON KNIGHTS : For players graded below 120
Entry Fee : £11.00 (School Children & Senior Citizens £9.00)
Prizes : £110, £60, £30. Under 100 & 80:- £30 each.
# £490 in Prizes #
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Chess Direct Bookstall
PO Box 18, Mexborough, S64 9AR
www.chessdirect.co.uk Tel. 01709 890565
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Each player has 30 minutes to complete his moves.
The rules for Rapidplay games are covered in ‘The Laws Of Chess’. The controller’s decision is always final.
When you finish your games
*Please complete and hand in the result slip
*Please re-set your board and clock
*Please maintain silence whilst play is in progress
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TIMETABLE
Round 1: 10.20 am to 11.20 am
Round 2: 11.40 am to 12.40 pm
LUNCH 12.40 pm to 1.30 pm
Round 3: 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Round 4: 2.50 pm to 3.50 pm
Round 5: 4.15 pm to 5.15 pm
Round 6: 5.40 pm to 6.40 pm
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ENTRIES
The closing date for entries is FRIDAY 7th November
Entry can only be effected by payment of the appropriate fee.
Late entries will be accepted, subject to a late fee of £2.00.
For entries on the day the late fee is £4.00
Send entries to :- Chess Congress, 97 Dovedale Road, Breightmet,
BOLTON, BL2 5HS with cheques made payable to ‘BOLTON CHESS CONGRESS’.
Competitors may claim a half point bye on entering.
Competitors must quote their current Rapidplay Grade on entry.
Competitors with no Rapidplay Grade must quote their current BCF grade.
Ungraded players must indicate on the entry form any recent tournament results and an indication of their playing strength.
The organisers’ decision is final in all disputes. The organiser reserves the right to reject any entries without stating a reason.
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BOLTON RAPIDPLAY 2008 - ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name ............................................. Club ........................
Address ..............................................................................
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Post Code .................................. Tel No .............................
Section .......................... Grade ............ in .....................list
Date of Birth (if age discount applies) ..................................
I enclose £ ................. comprising £ ................. entry fee,
£ .................. late fee and a donation of £ ..........................
Signed ........................................... Date ............................
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BOLTON EXCEL
The Bolton Excel is a modern sports and exhibition complex
offering excellent playing conditions situated on the fringe of Bolton Town centre.
The venue is 200 yards from the railway station.
Directions
By Car : Approaching from Manchester on the A666, leave the dual carriage way at the slip road signposted Bury A579 (A58), immediately after the brown tourist information sign. Turn left at the lights and the Excel Centre is 50 yards on the left. Parking is behind the college, which is reached by turning left at the T-junction (Manchester Road), then next left.
By Train : Turn left outside the Station, down the hill, right at the lights, then first left. The Excel Centre is on the right hand side.
