This event will take place on 8 August 2026
The Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock G46 7QS
A 6 Round Open Swiss tournament for 64 players approx. Games will be Chess Scotland Allegro list graded and FIDE Rapidplay list rated.
Entry Fee
£16 – (Chess Scotland Members: £14)
The Chess Scotland discount is only applicable if you have current Chess Scotland membership.
1st Prize £200
2nd Prize £100
3rd Prize £50
There were also be a minimum of 3 grading prizes of £40 assuming the maximum entry.
Playing Sessions
Round Start Time
1 12.00
2 13.05
3 14.10
4 15.15
5 16.20
6 17.25
Time Control
15 mins plus 10 sec increments
Grading
Players should use their live Chess Scotland Allegro grading. If they do not have one then a live Chess Scotland grade will be used. They must also have a FIDE identification number. If you do not have one please see https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/information-for-event-organisers/fide-id-operating-procedure/ for information on how to obtain one.
Conditions of Entry
The organisers reserve the right to:
- Increase or decrease prize money
- Refuse entry without assigning a reason
- Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the tournament
Tea, coffee and a selection of cold drinks as well as biscuits, crisps etc. will be available between 11.30 and 17.30.
Entries received after August 5 are subject to a £5 late fee and no entries will be accepted on the day.
The organiser is Alistair Maxwell who can be contacted by email at alistair.maxwell34@gmail.com using the title 2026 CC Allegro or text at 07790021618. All entries will be in cash on the day.
Entrants so far:
1 Saemundsson Thor
2 McAleer Thomas
3 Childs Robert
4 Queen Ewan
5 Thurtell Craig
6 Wimalachandra RDMCS
7 Taylor Andy
8 Greet Andrew IM
9 Keenan Alex
10 Yip Oscar
11 Yip Atticus
12 Nayyar Aarvin
13 Gong Ray
14 Al Dakl Alla Humam
15 Al Dakl Alla Maria
16 Al Dakl Alla Muhammad
17 Raghavendran Aaradhana
18 Walker Finlay
19 Lee Wayne
20 Clarke Oscar
21 Semenov Igor
22 Pawar Arjun
23 Taylor Andy
24 Leydon Ryan
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