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£600 Sponsorship Announced for Title Norms at Northumbria Masters

The Northumbria Masters is pleased to announce brand new sponsorship for this year’s Congress, which takes place 24-28 August in Newcastle upon Tyne. Chess enthusiast and creative writer Mark Jordan, a former Publicity Manager for the…
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Northumbria Masters Junior Bursaries

A number of junior bursaries are available for participants in tournaments and coaching at the Northumbria Masters Congress, thanks to generous support from the John Robinson Youth Chess Trust.

EJCOA Youth Champs – North East Zonal

Entries are welcome for the North East Zonal of the 2023 EJCOA National Youth Championships.
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New Features at 2023 Northumbria Masters

The entry form for the 2023 Northumbria Masters will be published soon. There are some exciting new features to the Northumbria Masters Congress this year that we hope you will like.

Upcoming events cancelled

Unfortunately, the following tournaments have been cancelled: the 2022-23 Forest Hall Rapidplay Grand Prix tournaments and the 5th EJCOA International (16-20 December, 2022).

4th EJCOA International

Applications are welcome for the 4th EJCOA International, to be held 24-28 October 2022 at Forest Hall Social Club, Errington Terrace, Palmersville, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9DQ.
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Welcome to the 2023 Northumbria Masters!

A message from Tim Wall, the Congress Director

Dear Chess Friends,


We are very pleased to invite you to take part in the 2023 Northumbria Masters Chess Congress!


This year’s congress takes place at Forest Hall Social Club, Newcastle upon Tyne, and has tournaments for everyone – from the newcomer to competitive chess all the way up to Grandmasters.


There are four FIDE-rated Swiss tournaments of 9 rounds:

The Masters – for players with FIDE ratings 2000+ (with opportunities for title norms)

The Challengers – for players with FIDE ratings under 2000 

The Major – for players with FIDE ratings under 1800

The Minor – for players with FIDE ratings under 1600


Then, particularly aimed at newcomers to tournament chess, there is:

The Foundation – a 5-round Swiss tournament for players rated Under 1400 ECF.

In this event, participants play two games against the same opponent, one with Black and one with White, per round.


And last but by no means least, there are two International Team Tournaments:

GM Teams Challenge

WGM Teams Challenge

In these events, four teams of three players each compete with title norms as the main goal.


We have a 5% EARLY BIRD discount for anyone entering their tournament by 24 June.


Further Announcements

We hope to announce details of our bursary scheme for juniors by the end of May 2023, when we will receive an answer to our application for funding for this.

We will also announce details of accommodation deals with local hotels in the coming weeks. 

And finally, we will have details of a programme of leisure activities during the Congress, including live music, tourist excursions and blitz chess, coming soon. 


So please watch this space.


I hope to see you all at this year’s Congress, and wish you a pleasant experience at the 2023 Northumbria Masters!


Tim Wall

Congress Director

£600 Sponsorship Announced for Title Norms at Northumbria Masters

The Northumbria Masters is pleased to announce brand new sponsorship for this year’s Congress, which takes place 24-28 August in Newcastle upon Tyne. Chess enthusiast and creative writer Mark Jordan, a former Publicity Manager for the…
,

Northumbria Masters Junior Bursaries

A number of junior bursaries are available for participants in tournaments and coaching at the Northumbria Masters Congress, thanks to generous support from the John Robinson Youth Chess Trust.

EJCOA Youth Champs – North East Zonal

Entries are welcome for the North East Zonal of the 2023 EJCOA National Youth Championships.
,

New Features at 2023 Northumbria Masters

The entry form for the 2023 Northumbria Masters will be published soon. There are some exciting new features to the Northumbria Masters Congress this year that we hope you will like.

Upcoming events cancelled

Unfortunately, the following tournaments have been cancelled: the 2022-23 Forest Hall Rapidplay Grand Prix tournaments and the 5th EJCOA International (16-20 December, 2022).

4th EJCOA International

Applications are welcome for the 4th EJCOA International, to be held 24-28 October 2022 at Forest Hall Social Club, Errington Terrace, Palmersville, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9DQ.
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