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Leek Chess Congress Details below are based on the 2006 congress.
This guide is simply intended to give you an idea of what to expect if you are interested in taking part the next time it is held.
Contact Robert Milner (details in the right hand column) if you have any questions.
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Where is it held?
Leek, Staffordshire.
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 Timetable
| Friday |
Round 1 |
7.00 - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday |
Round 2 |
10.00 am - 2.00 pm |
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Round 3 |
2.45 - 6.45 pm |
| Sunday |
Round 4 |
10.00 am - 2.00 pm |
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Round 5 |
2.45 - 6.45 pm |
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 Rate of play
Each player has 120 minutes to complete all their moves in each game.
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How is its organised?
All entrants were listed in descending grading order and then placed into grading sections, with up to 36 players in each section.
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Prizes.
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes,
plus a late starter prize.
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Team Competition
For the 2006 Leek Congress there was a team competition, for teams of four who are bona-fide members of a club, with the best three to count.
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 Refreshments.
A selection of drinks and light refreshments, available during playing hours.
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Entry forms |
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The 2008 Leek Congress is still being planned, but should be held on the weekend of:
12th to 14th September 2008.
At:
Westwood College
(formerly High School),
Leek,
Staffordshire
If you have any questions about the Leek Congress, or you think you might be interested in taking part, contact
Robert Milner
Tel: 01782 550112
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