{"id":1702,"date":"2026-05-30T20:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T19:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cathcartchessclub.org.uk\/home\/?p=1702"},"modified":"2026-07-08T22:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:30:38","slug":"cathcart-allegro-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathcartchessclub.org.uk\/home\/2026\/05\/30\/cathcart-allegro-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathcart Allegro 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This event will take place on 8 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock G46 7QS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 6 Round Open Swiss tournament for 64 players approx. Games will be Chess Scotland Allegro list graded and FIDE Rapidplay list rated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a316 \u2013 (Chess Scotland Members: \u00a314)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chess Scotland discount is only applicable if you have current Chess Scotland membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1st Prize&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u00a3200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd Prize&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u00a3100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3rd Prize &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u00a350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were also be a minimum of 3 grading prizes of \u00a340 assuming the maximum entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Playing Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16.20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 mins plus 10 sec increments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chessscotland.com\/grading\/information-for-event-organisers\/fide-id-operating-procedure\/\">https:\/\/www.chessscotland.com\/grading\/information-for-event-organisers\/fide-id-operating-procedure\/<\/a> for information on how to obtain one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conditions of Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers reserve the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase or decrease prize money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refuse entry without assigning a reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the tournament<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tea, coffee and a selection of cold drinks as well as biscuits, crisps etc. will be available between 11.30 and 17.30. This is cash only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entries received after August 5 are subject to a \u00a35 late fee and no entries will be accepted on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organiser is Alistair Maxwell who can be contacted by email at <a href=\"mailto:alistair.maxwell34@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>alistair.maxwell34@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a> using the title 2026 CC Allegro or text at 07790021618. All entries will be in cash on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>WE HAVE NOW REACHED THE MAXIMUM ENTRY AND ARE NOW OPERATING A RESERVE LIST. PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE LIST.<br><br>Entrants so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Surname<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Forename<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Club<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grade<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Saemundsson<\/td><td>Thor<\/td><td>HA<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>McAleer<\/td><td>Thomas<\/td><td>GW<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Childs<\/td><td>Robert<\/td><td>HA<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Queen<\/td><td>Ewan<\/td><td>HA<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Thurtell<\/td><td>Craig<\/td><td>SP<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Wimalachandra<\/td><td>RDMCS<\/td><td>HA<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Taylor<\/td><td>Andy<\/td><td>ED<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Greet<\/td><td>Andrew<\/td><td>BH<\/td><td><\/td><td>IM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Keenan<\/td><td>Alex<\/td><td>HA<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Yip<\/td><td>Oscar<\/td><td>PW<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Yip<\/td><td>Atticus<\/td><td>PW<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Nayyar<\/td><td>Aarvin<\/td><td>LZ<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Gong<\/td><td>Ray<\/td><td>LZ<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Al 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