09-05-2013, 12:43 AM
Inverness Chess Congress
Friday, 6th to Sunday, 8th September 2013
Chieftain Hotel, 2 Millburn Road, Inverness, IV2 3PS
I am delighted to announce that a new weekend congress will be held in Inverness in September.
The number of entrants will be limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Players whose entries are received after the maximum capacity has been reached will not be accepted but may be offered a place on a reserve list should anyone withdraw.
The best way to make sure you’re among the entrants is to enter early. Don't put off until tomorrow...
The venue will be the Chieftain Hotel which has been a long term supporter of Inverness Chess Club.
The Chieftain Hotel is the preferred congress accommodation partner and has kindly agreed to offer special room rates to those attending the congress. The special rates can only be obtained by telephoning the hotel direct and are not available to book online. The number of rooms is limited so it would be a good idea to contact the hotel early, before the tourists book all the rooms. When contacting the hotel, tell them you are playing in the September chess tournament to ensure you are quoted the preferential rates.
Information on the hotel can be found at
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There is plenty of accommodation in Inverness but there is a music festival taking place in the city during the congress weekend so again early booking of accommodation is advisable.
The planning for the congress is at an early stage but more details will be available shortly. Although things could change to try to make the congress work successfully, early plans are –
Entries will be accepted from today and regular updates will appear on the Ness Chess congress website which will be live soon, details of which will be posted on the calendar and forum pages of the Chess Scotland website.
Kind Regards
David Congalton
Friday, 6th to Sunday, 8th September 2013
Chieftain Hotel, 2 Millburn Road, Inverness, IV2 3PS
I am delighted to announce that a new weekend congress will be held in Inverness in September.
The number of entrants will be limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Players whose entries are received after the maximum capacity has been reached will not be accepted but may be offered a place on a reserve list should anyone withdraw.
The best way to make sure you’re among the entrants is to enter early. Don't put off until tomorrow...
The venue will be the Chieftain Hotel which has been a long term supporter of Inverness Chess Club.
The Chieftain Hotel is the preferred congress accommodation partner and has kindly agreed to offer special room rates to those attending the congress. The special rates can only be obtained by telephoning the hotel direct and are not available to book online. The number of rooms is limited so it would be a good idea to contact the hotel early, before the tourists book all the rooms. When contacting the hotel, tell them you are playing in the September chess tournament to ensure you are quoted the preferential rates.
Information on the hotel can be found at
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There is plenty of accommodation in Inverness but there is a music festival taking place in the city during the congress weekend so again early booking of accommodation is advisable.
The planning for the congress is at an early stage but more details will be available shortly. Although things could change to try to make the congress work successfully, early plans are –
- • Incremental time control
• 7pm start on the Friday
• 10am start on the Saturday
• 9.30am start on the Sunday to allow a 6pm finish for those travelling by train. The last train from Inverness to Edinburgh/Glasgow leaves at 18:51
• Three sections – Open, Major (Under 1850) and Minor (Under 1450)
Entries will be accepted from today and regular updates will appear on the Ness Chess congress website which will be live soon, details of which will be posted on the calendar and forum pages of the Chess Scotland website.
Kind Regards
David Congalton
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