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4th EJCOA International
/in NewsApplications 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.
Report on 2022 Congress
/in NewsThanks 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 […]
2022 Northumbria Masters Prizewinners
/in NewsFood & drink near Northumbria Masters venue
/in NewsPlayers 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 […]
Revised schedule for Major & Minor
/in NewsThere is important information for participants in the Major and Minortournaments at this year’s Northumbria Masters Congress. These 2 tournaments will now take place over seven rounds, on threeand a half days (Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August), notthe nine rounds over four and a half days originally planned. This is to help players […]
Thanks to Northumbria Masters sponsors
/in NewsWe would like to thank the sponsors of the 2022 Northumbria Masters Congress for their generous support. These include: The Chess Trust The Chess Trust is a charitable fund established by the English Chess Federation in 2015 with the following aims: ♦ The advancement of amateur sport by promoting the study and practice of chess […]
North East players take on GMs & IMs in All-Play-Alls
/in NewsThree young North East players, James Moreby, Yichen Han and Max Turner, will take on GMs and IMs in the Northumbria Masters All-Play-Alls over the Bank Holiday weekend of 26-30 August. The games will be broadcast live on Chess24, Lichess and Chess.com. The full lineup for the GM norm tournament is here: http://chess-results.com/tnr657358.aspx?lan=1 GM Mark […]
Accommodation options in Newcastle
/in NewsHere is a list of hotels and guest houses for your stay in Newcastle during the Northumbria Masters on 26-30 August, 2022. When booking, always check the distance and transport connections to our venue, St. Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PE. Please note: Inclusion on this list does not constitute a […]