The 2007 ANU Chess Festival is only 2 weekends away. There are a number of activities you can take part in (not all of which are chess).
On the 27th July (Friday) GM Ian Rogers will be giving a blindfold simul followed by a normal simul in City Walk, Canberra City. This event is hosted by King O'Malley's Pub and is sponsored by the University Co-op Bookshop, ANU. With Ian Rogers retirement from competitive chess this very well may be the last opportunity to see him play, or even play against him. The blindfold simul starts at 12 noon, with the normal simul starting at the completion of the blindfold simul.
On the 28th & 29th July (Saturday and Sunday) is the ANU Open Chess Tournament. This event is divied into an Open and a Under 1600 section. Both events will be 7 round swiss events with a time limit of G/60+10s (Fischer). Over $3,000 in prizes on offer. This event will be held at Fenner Hall, 210 Northbourne Ave, Braddon. There is plenty of parking at the venue, as well as being on the main bus route from the centre of Canberra.
(NB Due to his retirement GM Ian Rogers will not be playing in this event, but has kindly agreed to present the prizes at the prize giving ceremony).
Also on the 28 & 29 July is the ACT Go Championship. This event is held in 2 divisions, with a championship and handicap section. It will be held at the same venue as the Chess. Further information from Jason Wright; M: 0438 464 535
On 29 July (Sunday), ACT Backgammon will be holding an Open tournament. You can enter on the day, simply by turning up to the venue (Fenner Hall).
Full details of all these events can be found here.
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3 comments:
can you park at ANU to get to fenner hall or is there alternative parking?
There is no need to park at ANU (which is 20 minutes walk away). Simply park at Fenner Hall.
Thanks
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