Author Archive for: Tim

To allow participants in the Northumbria Masters Congress more flexibility and to plan their entry in good time, players may choose which tournament to enter based on their FIDE standard play rating for June, July OR August 2023. For example, if a player has a FIDE standard play rating of 2000+ in June, they may […]

EJCOA Youth Champs – North East Zonal Entries are welcome for the North East Zonal of the 2023 EJCOA National Youth Championships. The Zonal will be held at Sunday June 18, 1pm-6pm, at Forest Hall Ex-Servicemen’s Institute, 26 Crescent Way North, Forest Hall NE12 8AR (Please note: this is NOT Forest Hall Social Club on Great Lime Road, Palmersville, Newcastle […]

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). The cancellations have been forced due to unforeseen financial problems. All entrants will receive full refunds as soon as possible, and I would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. I hope […]

Thanks to the generous financial support of various sponsors, including The Chess Trust, The English Federation, The Friends of Chess, Northumberland Chess Association, Northumbria Junior Chess Association and an anonymous donor, the 2022 Northumbria Masters Congress took place successfully from 26-30 August at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PE. This sponsorship was […]

Players and spectators at the Northumbria Masters Congress can find various shops and eating/drinking establishments within easy walking distance of the venue, St. Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PE. Lidl supermarket, 1 Benton Park Rd, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7LXDirections: from St Mary’s Catholic School: Turn left from […]