Venue – Morriston Rugby Club

Heol Gwernen, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea SA6 6JS

RATE OF PLAY - 25 minutes & 10 second increments for each game PRIZES will depend on entry. First prize in the Open Section will be a minimum £50 with additional prizes depending on entries. Open Section & Under 1500 Section Entries are limited to 40 players. Entry Fee £6, payable in cash on the day.

Open Section Open to all players. The AO Jones Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed registered member of the West Wales Chess League in the Open section.

Under 1500 Section As long as there are sufficient entries, we will run a U-1500 section as well. Players U-1500 should indicate when entering which section they would like to enter.

Venue Morriston Rugby club is about 5 minutes away from Junctions 45 & 46 on the M4. The event will take place in the first floor bar area & there is a lift for disabled access. There is free car parking at the venue. Refreshments Tea and coffee can be purchased throughout the day, downstairs at the main bar. Lunch – players cannot bring their own food or drinks to consume at the venue. Sandwiches / rolls are available in the main bar & there are bakeries, cafes, etc. in Morriston.

Covid 19 This is the latest guidance on the WCU website - Current COVID-19 guidelines are that mask wearing at any chess event, including chess clubs is now optional. However, we encourage players to do a lateral flow test before attending tournaments.

TO ENTER Please contact – Bill Hewitt preferably via e-mail Billhewitt937@btinternet.com or 07791 566568 Entries on the day will only be accepted if there is sufficient space remaining. Please enter early. Name Email Tel No. Grade (if any) Club

Exclusions The organizers reserve the right to exclude entries. The controller’s decisions will be final on all matters regarding this tournament.

17/05/2022