Jersey Chess Festival Sunday 10th - Saturday 16th April 2016

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9 and 7 Round FIDE Rated Tournaments, Sunday 10th - Saturday 16th April 2016

Top section including Grandmaster Simon Williams, Mark Hebden, Igors Rausis and Jahongir Vakhidov amongst others!

PLUS

The Nautilus Jersey Blitz Championship

http://www.jerseychessclub.com/the-pola ... ournament/

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FIDE Holiday Tournament

The Fide Holiday Tournament is for players with an ELO Rating under 1900 (under ECF 160) and will be played in 7 rounds. The first prize is £400.

1st round – Sunday 10th April – 17.00
2nd round – Monday 11th April – 15.00
3rd round – Tuesday 12th April – 14.00
4th round – Wednesday 13th April – 14.00
5th round – Thursday 14th April – 15.00
6th round – Friday 15th April – 14.00
7th round – Saturday 16th April – 10.00

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Entries coming in for both events now!

http://www.jerseychessclub.com/the-pola ... ournament/

Please register online and check the list of entries on chess-results.com

Cheap flights still available, and a deal with the hotel for half board which can't be beaten - but which may go up after 27th March.

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The Polar Capital Jersey International Chess Tournament 2016

This year’s event takes place from Sunday 10th – Saturday 16th April, at Hotel Ambassadeur, St Clement Bay, Jersey. There are two sections – The Open and The Holiday plus, The Nautilus Jersey Blitz Championship.

Grandmaster's Simon Williams, Mark Hebden, Tiger Hillarp Persson and Jovanka Houska WGM and IM confirmed. Chief Arbiter: Adam Raoof (IA).


ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Ambassadeur, St Clement Bay, Jersey, JE2 6SB

Special Rates have been negotiated with Hotel Ambassadeur

• The B&B rate £30 per person per night based on 2 sharing
• Single Rooms £36 per night
• Double for single occupancy £42 per night
• Half board supplement £9.00 and must be pre-booked
• Family rooms are available and children from 2 years to 13 are half price. Children under 2 are free but cots are £4 per day.
• To book a room contact hotel direct on +44 1534 724455

Please reserve accommodation by 27/03/2016 to avoid any rate increase.

FLIGHTS

Flights currently available via easyjet.com from as little as £73.00 return over tournament week subject to availability. Departing from London Gatwick to Jersey on Saturday 9th April at 07:10. Returning Sunday 17th from Jersey to London Gatwick at 13:45 (as at 05/03/16 – flights subject to availability).

This is excellent value for a stay in the beautiful Island of Jersey whilst participating in The Polar Capital Jersey International Chess Tournament.

The Island has lots to offer for visitors. Alongside the beautiful sandy beaches, cliff paths and coastal roads, there are various sites under Jersey Heritage of historical importance to explore.

Please visit: www.jerseychessclub.com to register or email [email protected] for further details.

Click on http://www.jersey.com/english/Pages/default.aspx to see what Jersey can offer during your stay.