The Northern Ireland Championships will take place in a new venue – The Lansdowne Hotel, 657 Antrim Rd, Belfast, BT15 4EF. See full details, including link to tournament entry form.
Format
15 rounds, one open division, single (free) challenge, clocks used with 25 minutes per player per game. Event will be rated by ABSP/AISA and WESPA.
Accommodation
There is a special room rate agreed with the hotel of Saturday night £108 (single) or £126 (double), with further reduced rates for the Friday night for those wishing to arrive early. To avail yourself of the discount, phone the hotel or email them on reception@thelansdownehotel.co.uk
Alternative accommodation is available nearby; Airbnb also has some good options.
Tournament entry fee
£40 per person. This will be collected on the day (cash only).
Prizes
There will be cash prizes for the top three places, ratings prizes for others who perform well above their initial rating, plus other spot prizes. The winner will be awarded the title of Northern Ireland Champion and the perpetual trophy to engrave and to keep for one year.
To enter the tournament please contact the organiser, Stewart Holden, on +44 (0)7971 634098 or email stewartholden@hotmail.co.uk