The festival marks its fifth edition this Summer, headlining an International Open with title norm opportunities up to GM. The event will take place from the 13th-18th August at the London Mindsports Centre, 21 Dalling Road, London W6 0JD. Additionally, the festival includes three night blitz tournaments on the 13th/15th/18th August. Top games will be broadcast live.

Schedule
Wednesday 13th August – Round 1 at 2:00pm; 1st Night Blitz at 7:30pm
Thursday 14th August – Round 2 at 10:00am, Round 3 at 4:00pm
Friday 15th August – Round 4 at 2:00pm; 2nd Night Blitz at 7:30pm
Saturday 16th August – Round 5 at 10:00am, Round 6 at 4:00pm
Sunday 17th August – Round 7 at 10:00am, Round 8 at 4:00pm
Monday 18th August – Round 9 at 10:00am; 3rd Night Blitz at 6:00pm.

Prize fund: £4000
1st £1500, 2nd £750, 3rd £500, 4th £250, 5th £150
Best Woman: 1st £250, 2nd £100
1st U18 £100
1st 50+ £100
3 x Rating Prizes of £100 TBD
Prize fund (Blitz tournaments): £300 each
1st £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50, 4th £30, 5th £15
Rating Category £30

Conditions: *Limited – available to GMs/IMs
Time control: 90 minutes/40 moves + 15 minutes/end + 30 seconds incr. from move 1
Arbiters: IA Jake Hung, FA Richard Buxton (live board broadcaster)
Organiser: IA Lance Leslie-Smith
Pairings & player lists: https://chess-results.com/tnr1151321.aspx?lan=1

To enquire about conditions or any other related matters, please contact Lance at lancelesliesmith2002@gmail.com or message by WhatsApp +44 7554924477

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