Archive for Month: August 2019
Novotel Newcastle Airport: What you need to know
The superb new venue for the 2019 Northumbria Masters – Novotel Newcastle Airport, Ponteland Lane, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HZ – is situated just 400 metres from the A1 motorway and is 5 miles from Newcastle train station. Please note: Although the hotel is Novotel Newcastle Airport, in fact […]
‘Secrets from Russia’ – Talk by GM Alex Raetsky
You are cordially invited to a special lecture by Russian Grandmaster Alex Raetsky at Forest Hall Chess Club on Friday 30 August, from 7pm-10pm. GM Alex Raetsky, a highly acclaimed chess coach and author, is in Newcastle for the Northumbria Masters (at Novotel Newcastle Airport, 23-27 August). The lecture – ‘Chess Secrets from Russia‘ – […]
Castles, Romans & Shakespeare: Special Excursions
As part of this year’s Northumbria Masters, we are organising 3 special excursions to some of North East England’s most attractive tourist destinations. These trips will be led by myself and my good friend Paul Robson, whom many of you will know well from various chess events. Between us, we […]
Still time to join 6 GMs & 7 IMs at Northumbria Masters
There is still time to enter the 2019 Northumbria Masters, where a total of 6 GMs and 7 IMs lead the field at what promises to be one of the UK’s most exciting International Opens this year. To avoid a late entry fee, it’s best to enter before Friday 16th […]