London Chess Classic, 8-15 December 2009

"The London Chess Classic 2009 will be the highest level tournament in London for 25 years and will be the first in a series of events designed to reinvigorate UK chess and promote the game and its undoubted educational benefits in schools and communities."

I shall certainly be going along to watch, but this is not just a spectator event. There are many tournaments taking place in the spacious surroundings of Olympia Conference Centre for all club players, with the added bonus that entry into most events gives you access to the London Classic auditorium itself to watch Kramnik, Carlsen, Nakamura, Short et al!

• a Weekend Tournament 12+13 Dec
  
• Sunday Rapidplay 13 Dec
  
• Blitz tournaments every evening from 7.30pm forming a Grand Prix
  
• as well as the 9-round FIDE rated Open there is the option of two byes in the Open, to cater for all those pesky work and family commitments. Just state which days and rounds you wish to take byes with your entry (not the final round as it may affect prizes).

Full details at http://www.londonchessclassic.com/

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