18th Cheshire Go Tournament

Saturday 6th February 2016

Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7QN

The Cheshire Go Tournament is being held again in 2016 at Frodsham Community Centre alongside the Frodsham Weekend Chess Congress.

Format

In a change to recent years all players will compete in a three-round McMahon tournament to determine the Cheshire Open Go Champion.
It is also possible to enter the Frodsham Weekend Chess Congress to play on Friday night and on Sunday.

Time Limits

60 minutes, with increasing overtime of 20 in 5 minutes, 30 in 5, 40 in 5...

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the winner and those winning three games. Other prizes at the organiser's discretion.

Entry Fees

If you are British but not a BGA member and not at your first tournament add £3 (Concessions add £2).

Refreshments

Coffee, tea, pop and light snacks will be available for purchase.

Location

Frodsham station is on the line between Manchester and North Wales, half way between Warrington (11 minutes) and Chester (13 minutes). Turn right at the bottom of the station approach, turn right again and bear east along the High Street for 500m and turn right into Fluin Lane.

The 08:50 from Manchester Piccadilly arrives at 09:37 (the next is an hour later). The 09:52 from Chester arrives at 10:05.

Players from London can travel by the 07:30 from Euston, change at Warrington and arrive 09:37, and catch the 19:04 back via Warrington and Crewe, arrive Euston 22:15. As of 2nd December advance fares for this are £30 each way.

Frodsham can be reached via the M56. Leave at Junction 12, following signs to the A56 and continue on into Frodsham. Fluin Lane is the B5152 and runs south from the A56, immediately left after a footbridge over the road. There are signs to the Community Centre, which is on the right. There is a large free car park.

Accommodation

A list of nearby accommodation is available on request.

Timetable

To Enter

Send your name, Go grade, club and contact telephone number/email to: cheshire at kisekigo.com

Any queries email or contact Tony Pitchford 07870893153

Please pay on the day.

Emergency Number

On the day: 07870893153 or 07826651796

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