Round 1

Round 1

Book Tournament - A Bill Purkiss bye There will be one round every five weeks, meaning the tournament should end in August 2025. All games should be played at Chandlers Ford Chess Club, or alternatively at the home of the player with white pieces, if both players agree. Online games are not permitted. Rate of play will be 80 minutes plus 10 seconds per move. Provided both players agree, the rate of play can be 90 minutes each for the whole game. If two players tie for first place in any section, the book prize will go to the winner of their individual game. If that was a draw, then there will be a replay with reversed colours. If the replay is drawn, the player with the lower published grade (at the time of the replayed game) will take the prize

Graham Stuart