Manchester Rapidplay Sunday 2 March 2008

[Mick Norris]

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This should be a terrific event in a wonderful setting – home of the 2002 Commonwealth Games and of Manchester City FC – it is not often chess players get the chance to play somewhere like this

[Mick Norris]

Play will be in the Boardroom Suite, which looks excellent

Sven has been invited, plus Michael Johnson, City midfielder who plays chess at Urmston

27 entries to date - well worth it if you are graded under 160

[Mick Norris]

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13 February 2008

Search is on for chess players for east Manchester tournament


Local chess players are being invited to enter a new rapid play chess tournament to be held in March. The City of Manchester Stadium will play host to this new national tournament, the first to be held at a Premier League stadium.

Organised by Sport 4 Life on behalf of the Manchester Chess Federation and Eagle Chess Club based in Clayton in east Manchester, the tournament is being held on 2 March 20008 and can accommodate 100 entrants aged 10 to 70. Participants of all standards can take part, with over £500 of prize money available.

Tournament organiser, John Dwan, Director of Sport 4 Life said: "It has been great for us to support another worthwhile community initiative, by helping the Eagle Chess Club and Manchester Chess Federation bring the first Rapid Play Chess Tournament to a Premier League Football Stadium."

Osma Caka from Clayton's Eagle Chess Club said "We're really delighted to be able to bring rapid play chess to a local audience. We are currently seeing excellent growth in members of the club and will be establishing a regular club night in the community room of the Manchester Climbing Centre. The chance to compete on a national level is a fantastic opportunity and we're really looking forward to the tournament."

Sean McGonigle, Director of Regeneration at New East Manchester said: "The Eagle Chess Club has gone from strength to strength and this is all down to the hard work and dedication of Bill Booth and Osman Caka who have done a fantastic job of teaching local young people this skillful game. I wish all that enter the tournament the best of luck."

The entrance fee is £10 (Adults) & £5 Juniors with prizes from £25 to £120. Anyone interested in entering the tournament should contact Sport 4 Life on: Tel: 0845 1300849, E-mail: [email protected] or Web: http://www.mysport4life.co.uk. Applications can be taken on the day.