Page 1 of 1
FIDE/Agon Grand Prix in London
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:00 pm
by Roger de Coverly
chessvibes reminds us that the start of this is imminent.
http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/fide- ... three-days
After an opening reception on Thursday night, next Friday the first of six Grand Prix tournaments will take off in London's historic Simpson's-in-the-Strand.
Re: FIDE/Agon Grand Prix in London
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:26 pm
by John Upham
Peter Svidler has withdrawn from the FIDE Grand Prix in London due to family reasons.
He has been replaced by Michael Adams.
Re: FIDE/Agon Grand Prix in London
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:34 pm
by LawrenceCooper
Re: FIDE/Agon Grand Prix in London
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:51 pm
by Krishna Shiatis
May have been answered elsewhere already, but are ordinary folk allowed to come along and watch? (Like at the Classic...)
Re: FIDE/Agon Grand Prix in London
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:42 pm
by Andrew Collins
my understanding is that it is closed to the public, partly due to lack of adequate space for the cost they were paying for that particular venue at short notice