Chess players set to make moves
Published Date:
16 July 2008
HAWICK is hosting the fourth Scottish Borders Chess Congress next weekend, when players from all over Britain will be competing for the biggest prize ever in a Scottish three-day tournament.
The Scottish Grand Prix event gets under way in the town hall on Friday, July 25, at 7pm, and among those competing is a top English chess Grand Master.
Local enthusiasts are invited to take part in the competition and compete for prize money which ranges from £100 to the £1,000 top prize, as well as the Scottish Borders Council Cup. There are discounted entries of £15 for Borders residents to play between four and five games in the tournament.
Cafe and bar facilities will be open throughout the weekend.
For more information contact event organiser Stephen Palmer Douglas on 375652 or 07527 239973.
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Last Updated:
16 July 2008 11:24 AM
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