THE KING’S SCHOOL CHESTER

The King’s School, Chester (01244 680026) is a fully independent day school and the Headmaster is an elected member of the Headmasters’ Conference. Founded in 1541, the school values its relationship with the Cathedral that was founded at the same time. It is a school for pupils who work hard. While seeking to educate all pupils to their full potential academically, it also aims to develop their characters and talents in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere. The School has developed a reputation for being one of the leading academic schools in the country. GCSE and A-Level results are consistently outstanding, but much more is offered.

Pupils have opportunities to take part in a wide range of sporting activities to a very high level. The School’s soccer and cricket are particularly good and it has an international reputation for rowing. The School has reached national finals in both football and rowing in the past few years. Drama and music thrive. Above all, the School cares for the well being of each pupil. Regular form periods   together with individual interviews help to foster an ethos of care for the welfare of pupils. Girls entered the Sixth form for the first time in September 1998, and numbers entering at this level are steadily increasing. 

January 2000 saw the completion of a new library and information technology
centre.

There is a bursary trust fund and financial assistance may be available. Buses operate from a wide surrounding area. For further information, or to arrange to visit the School please contact the Headmaster’s Secretary.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Each player has 30 minutes to complete the entire game. FIDE Rapidplay rules apply and these will be displayed. All tournaments are Swiss System events, NOT knockouts. Players take part in all rounds.

The latest available British Chess Federation Grading List will be used, but an A-C grade in standard play will take precedence over a rapidplay E grade.

In the event of a tie for a grading prize, the prize will be won by the lowest graded of the tieing players. Ungraded players are welcome to take part as a means of getting a grade, but must provide sufficient information regarding their playing strength to enable the organisers to place them in the most appropriate tournament. Any previous grade must be declared. An ungraded player may not win more than £40.

Mobile phone ringers MUST be switched off during play. Time penalties may apply if this ruling is ignored.

Competitors are expected to notify the Congress Director if they wish to withdraw after the event has started. Not to do so is discourteous to the next opponent.

The organiser cannot be held responsible for any item lost by a competitor.
	
Cheshire & North Wales Chess Association
in conjunction with The King’s School
presents the

CHESTER KING’S
RAPIDPLAY
At The King’s School,
Wrexham Road, Chester

Sunday 14th July 2002

Part of the Terence Chapman Grand Prix
BCF grading is guaranteed

NO SMOKING IN THE PLAYING HALL

             MAJOR TOURNAMENT		 Graded under 170
             Prizes: £100  £60  £40	    and at least one grading prize of £25

             INTERMEDIATE TOURNAMENT      	 Graded under 130
             Prizes: £100  £60  £40 	    and at least one grading prize of £25

             MINOR TOURNAMENT		                  Graded under 90
             Prizes: £100  £60  £40 	    and at least one grading prize of £25

             JUNIOR TOURNAMENT      Aged under 14 on 14th July 2002
             Prizes: £30  £20  £10	            and who, if graded are under 70

Arbiters:
RA Furness, R. Milner, D.I. Dickson, J McPhillips, J Maybery

ENTRY FEES
Major, Intermediate, Minor: £10.00     Junior Tournament: £5.00
Seniors (60+) and Juniors (Under 16) in adult sections: £8.00

Entry can only be effected by payment of the appropriate fee. The closing date is WEDNESDAY 10th July 2002. Entries received after this date will be subject to a £2.50 late surcharge.  There will be a £5.00 surcharge for entries to adult sections received on the day. 

TIMETABLE
Round 1     10:00 am.		Round 4     2:15 pm.
Round 2     11:25 am.		Round 5     3:40 pm.
Round 3     12:50 pm.		Round 6     5:00 pm.

ENTRIES
Entries, together with your payment should be sent to :
Jim McPhillips, 7 Barnfield, Tattenhall, CHESTER. CH3 9HE
Telephone: 01829 770 762
Email:  J.McPhillips@btinternet.com

DIRECTIONS
The King’s School is on the A483 Chester to Wrexham road. From Chester follow signs to Wrexham and the School is on your left, soon after you pass the Chester Grosvenor Hospital.

From the A55, leave at the A483 intersection and follow signs to Chester. The School is on your right immediately after two small roundabouts at the entrance to the Chester Business Park.

NEXT LOCAL CHESS CONGRESS
Organised by Cheddleton & Leek Chess Club

13-15 Sep Leek Congress, Westwood High School, Leek, Staffs
All enquiries to Robert Milner 
411 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffs ST13 7BH
Telephone: 01782 550112
Arbiter at this congress

BOOKSTALL
Gareth Ellis, 22 Acacia Avenue, Huyton, Knowsley. L36 5TW
Telephone: 0151 489 7659
BOOKS, BOARDS, SETS, CLOCKS, CONGRESS BOOKSTALLS
SCOREBOOKS, SECOND-HAND BOOKS. Send SAE for price list and book list - Discounts for quantity purchases.
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Please read the information on the previous page about entry fees, discounts and late entry surcharges carefully.

Full Members of the British Chess Federation may deduct £1.00 from their entry fee.	
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