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 11th July

14:30 – 19:30

Round 2

Sun 12th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 3

Sun 12th July

15:45 – 20:45

Round 4

Mon 13th July

15:45 – 20:45

Round 5

Tues 14th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 6

Tues 14th July

15:45 – 20:45

Round 7

Wed 15th July

15:45 – 20:45

Round 8

Thurs 16th July

09:30 – 14:30

Round 9

Thurs 16th July

15:45 – 20:45

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 11th June 2009 half the entry fee will be returned

Ratings

The July 2009 FIDE rating list will be used.