Times

Timetable

The times have been designed to allow for players who are working full time to enter without having to take annual leave.

Round 1

Sat 5th July

12:00 – 17:00

Round 2

Sun 6th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 3

Sun 6th July

16:00 – 21:00

Round 4

Mon 7th July

16:00 – 21:00

Round 5

Tues 8th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 6

Tues 8th July

16:00 – 21:00

Round 7

Wed 9th July

16:00 – 21:00

Round 8

Thurs 10th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 9

Thurs 10th July

16:00 – 21:00

Rate of Play

40 moves in 2 hours, then all moves in 30 minutes.

Byes

Competitors may claim up to 2 ½ point byes in any of the first 7 rounds. Please make all bye requests at the time of entry.

Late Arrivals

In all rounds, late arrivals will be allowed 1 hour and then defaulted.

Withdrawals

Regrettably, refunds will not be considered until cost of overheads are met.

Exclusions

The organisers reserve the right to refuse entries without giving a reason.

Refunds

If a player withdraws before 5th June 2008 half the entry fee will be returned

Ratings

The July 2008 FIDE rating list will be used.