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Liverpool World Museum
A 10 round Swiss, open to players affiliated to countries within the European Union
Total Prize fund £30,000
In addition to the main prizes there will also be Liverpool John
Moores University Prizes for Excellence.
There will be
a £100
'best game'
prizes for each of the 10 rounds plus
£100 will be awarded for the 'best overall' prize.
This generous
support has been arranged by Professor David Robertson of
Liverpool John Moores University.
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We are proud to announce the participation of Grandmasters Michael Adams and Nigel Short.
Michael Adams is England's highest ever rated player. His highest ranking was world number 4, achieved from October 2000 to October 2002 with a
rating of 2755. He is currently number 13 in the world and the number one British chess player with a rating of 2735.
Notable have been his results in World Chess Championship tournaments. Several times a Candidate, he reached the semi-finals in 1997, 1999 and 2000 and at
the 2004 FIDE Championship, he reached the final.
Nigel Short is one of England's greatest ever players, former World Championship Challenger and European Union Individual Champion 2006. His highest
rating was 2712 in 2004.
He became a Grandmaster at age 19, and challenged for the World Championship against Garry Kasparov in London 1993. Still active and fiercely competitive,
he continues to enjoy international success. Nigel is also a chess columnist, coach and commentator. |
Arrival & Registration:
September 8th: 7.30pm - 9.00pm Holiday
Inn, Lime St. 2nd floor bar area -
informal players reception.
Opening ceremony: September 9th:
1.45pm, playing hall, World Museum, 2nd
floor - Lord Mayor of Liverpool & other
guests.
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Read 'Grown-ups' and 'Young Person's'
Rough guides to
Liverpool by David Robertson and daughter Gemma.
See
photos of participants (images sorted
alphabetically).
A small piece of history: They first met as boys 26
years ago and then again last year at the time of the UK
China International for a memorable photoshoot. Read
more of Mickey Adams and Gary Quillan's
nostalgic 'rematch'...
Conditions: Some conditions for titled
players will be available. Please contact Tournament
Director Manuel Weeks
manuelw@ozemail.com.au
or, if needed, phone +353 872740246 (mobile).
General Enquires:
enquiries@liverpoolchessinternational.co.uk
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