Manchester Rapipdlay 2 March 2008

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Mick Norris
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Manchester Rapipdlay 2 March 2008

Post by Mick Norris » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:19 am

Chess and the City - Manchester Rapidplay 2 March 2008

The first New East Manchester Rapidplay Chess Tournament was held at the City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday 2 March 2008.
A total of 56 players competed at what is believed to be the first chess event held at a premiership football stadium. The excellent surroundings of the Boardroom Suite were certainly an improvement on the usual venues for chess tournaments, although it did cost £5 for a prawn sandwich and a cup of tea!
The event was organised by Sport4life on behalf of the Eagle Chess Club in association with the Manchester Chess Federation.
We would like to thank the sponsors, New East Manchester Ltd and Equity Solutions, plus all the staff of Manchester City FC and the stadium who helped to make us welcome.
The Junior (U16) Trophies were won by:
1. Robert Bowler (Copperworks)
2. Ravi Patel (Checkmate)
3. James Bowler (Copperworks)
In the U120 section (34 players), the Trophies and prize fund were won by:
1. Farshad Ai (Sheffield) with a perfect score of 6/6, winning £100
2. Alan Sime (Macclesfield) winning £37:50
3. Bashkim Caka (Eagle), also winning £37:50
The U100 grading prize was shared by Ravi Patel (Checkmate) and Jade Stirrup (3Cs), each winning £20
In the U160 section (22 players), the Trophies and prize fund were won by:
1. M Zahir Aryan (Phoenix Yorks) with a score of 5/6, winning £100
2. Nick Barnaby (Widnes/Bolton), also winning £100
3. Phil Olbison (Chorlton), winning £40
The U140 grading prize was shared by Taher Aryan (Phoenix Yorks) and Mark Birkin (Alwoodley), each winning £20
We hope to stage the event again next year, subject to stadium availability, and maybe we can see more competitors if we avoid a clash with Mothering Sunday
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