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Today I was looking at the bid process announcement on the Fide website and wondered if folks felt we would be in a position to try and stage an important international adult or junior event in the foreseeable future?

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The Glenrothes Congress organisers have indicated that the event is cancelled and will not take place this year. Last one took place in March 2014.

We have a second FM title. Andrew Burnett drew yesterday to take his grade to 2303 and gain the FM title. Congrats to both Andrew and Clement. I wonder who will win the race to IM!

Scotland is sending two teams, currently seeded 4th and 60th out of 81 listed.
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However, a record breaking no. of teams and there could be similar accommodation problems to Tromso!
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Me handling entries for this, if anyone wants to enter, just let me know by PM, text, email, WHY...

Happy New Year to one and all.

Have a great 2015.

Today Clement Sreeves passed the 2300 FIDE rating mark... A fantastic achievement! Great to finally see one our top juniors go through the system and make it into the titles! I know how hard he has been working at his chess, and this achievement is thoroughly deserved!

Hopefully onwards and upwards FM Clement Sreeves!

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The official website of the championship is <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.eicc2015.com">www.eicc2015.com</a><!-- w --> .

Official deadline actually 20 December

PARTICIPATION
The European Individual Chess Championship is open to all players representing Chess Federations, which comprise the European Chess Union (FIDE zones 1.1 to 1.10), regardless of their title or rating. There is also no limit of the number of participants per federation; however applications have to be sent by the national federations only.

12. REGISTRATION
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European Individual Chess Championship
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The above link is an online registration. It should be filled in and sent to Ophir Tours not later than December 20, 2014.