Prestwick 2012

[David G Congalton]

There are now 6 titled players entered for the Open section of the tournament. One GM, 2 IM's and 3 FM's. Mixing it with the masters will be some of Ayrshire's best, some of our top class juniors and some out of town visitors hoping to cause an upset or two.

The playing area is surprisingly quiet for an airport and provides a quality venue for the event. The airport itself has fantastic transport links by rail, road or air. Journey time from Glasgow by car is just 30 minutes. Trains stop at the airport train station, buses stop right outside. It's then a two minute walk to the playing arena.

Car parking is at the same specially negotiated rate as last year of £2.50 per day.

There are section titles, grading prizes, West of Scotland Championships in each section, Junior competitions and a competition for women. All for just £22. Less if you're a Chess Scotland member and/or played last year. Half price if you're a junior.

All that and a chance to see or even play a top Eastern European GrandMaster in a weekend event.

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