2004 Irish Championship
For the first time in its history, the Championship will be open to
non-nationals, raising the standard of this competition which will be
Fide rated. The title of Irish Chess Champion will be awarded to the
hig
hest placed Irish player.
- IRISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ELO 1900+), July 10th – 18th
- WEEKENDER OPEN, July 10th – 11th
- INTERMEDIATE (1500 – 1899) July 17th – 18th
- JUNIOR (<1500),July 17th – 18th
- NOVICES / IMPROVERS, Jul 15th
Players must bring their own board, set and clock (not applicable to the Senior and Novices sections).
IRISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ELO 1900+),
July 10th – 18th
9 Round Swiss:
Prizes:
- Rd 1 to 8, 12:30pm - 7:30;
- Rd 9, 10am - 5pm.
Entry fee: €50
- 1st €1500;
- 2nd €1000;
- 3rd €500;
- 4th €200;
- 5th €100.
WEEKENDER OPEN,
July 10th – 11th
5 Round Swiss: all moves in 105 minutes.
Entry fee: €30
- Round 1: 10.30am Saturday
- Round 2: 3pm
- Round 3: 7pm
- Round 4: 10.30am Sunday
- Round 5: 3pm
INTERMEDIATE (1500 – 1899),
July 17th – 18th
5 Round Swiss: all moves in 105 minutes. (travelling bye available).
Entry fee: €30
- SATURDAY 10.30am, 3pm, 7pm
- SUNDAY 10.00am 2.30pm
JUNIOR (<1500),
July 17th – 18th
5 Round Swiss: all moves in 90 minutes. (travelling bye available).
Entry fee: €25
- Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm
- Sun 10.00am, 2.00pm
NOVICES / IMPROVERS,
Jul 15th
5 Round Swiss: starting 11am.
Entry fee: €9
Players must bring their own board, set and clock (not applicable to the Senior and Novices sections).
Accommodation:
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy, Limerick.
Concession rates to chess players of €60 per night for a single room, and €42.50 per person sharing for a double room.
Tel.: +353 61 331133.
Entries to:
Michael Crowe, 1 Templeview Lawn, Clare Hall, Dublin 13.
Tel.: +353 1 8670065. E-mail: academy@eircom.net
Cheques made payable to: M. Crowe