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98th Championships of the British Isles |
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Saturday, 30 July 2011 18:58 |
The 98th Championships of the British Isles are organised by the English Chess Federation and take place from 24th July to 6th August at the International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield.
As many as 24 various events, including Senior, Junior and Sections Championships, Major, Weekend and Rapid Opens, will be held in that time frame.
The main tournament is the British Championship 2011, played over the 11 rounds of Swiss system, with approx 7-hour sessions using FIDE cumulative incremental time. 89 players, including 12 Grandmasters, compete.
England's top players, GM Adams Michael, GM Short Nigel, GM Howell David and Commonwealth champion GM Jones Gawain, also participate. Prizes: - £8,000; £4000; £2,500; £1,500; £1,000; £750; £500; £250.
Follow the games live on the official website
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