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Entry fees and prize fund are unchanged from 2008 but without an increase in numbers this year we may have to cut one tournament next year.

Following the tremendous response to our Alzheimer Scotland appeal last year we will be supporting the British Heart Foundation this time. More information to follow.

The heating issue in the tournament hall has been resolved - should be much more comfortable this year.

 

Sponsors and Supporters  

 

Open Seas Engineering Ltd

 

click here for more details of our sponsors

 

Latest news

13 Sept - A pass for venue facilities will be available for £5.00 for the weekend (normally £14 per day).

 Ian McNab Game Prize. This will not be a 'Best' game prize but will be awarded for the the most interesting/exciting game. To qualify a  game must be won in 25 moves or fewer. £20 to the winner BUT an additional tenner if the opening is a Latvian or Kings Gambit.

 

27 Aug - Booking the hotel online can get you a room for £29 - details on the Accommodation page.

 

27 Aug - Travel Inn have reduced the discounts on offer - details on the Accommodation page.

 

Main points for 2009:

Prize fund – same as last year; Entry fees unchanged.
Entries will again be accepted by email and by online form
Food and drink readily available all day Saturday and Sunday – including a special menu at reduced prices 
Cheap tea/coffee (50p) and free iced water will be available in the tournament hall
Reduced-price accommodation at Premier Travel Inn adjacent to the venue

 

Nearest accommodation is Premier Travel Inn, Ethiebeaton, but if they sell out as they have in previous years they will refer you to PTI Panmurefield which is half-mile away. However no discount will be available there, so £49 per room per night. Alternatives are available - see Where to Stay page