Chess players in Kent for British Championships
Sunday, July 25 2010, 14:39
KENT NEWS: The country’s top chess players are arriving in the county for the British Chess Championships.
It’s the 97th time the championships have been held, and this year the University of Kent in Canterbury is playing host to the hundreds of competitors and spectators.
The tournament organised by the English Chess Federation, will be opened by Amanda Cottrell, chairman of Visit Kent.
Actor CJ de Mooi is also a singer and television presenter with extensive credits and is best known for his quiz show appearances on Eggheads where he is a regular member of the expert team.
He is also president of the English Chess Federation, and said: “It’s an honour to be involved with the English Chess Federation at this time and this most prestigious event in our home calendar promises to be an exciting and inspiring experience.
“A great number of players consider the Championships as central to their season and we are delighted to see so many returning year after year for all the tournaments that make up this fantastic event.
“Chess in Britain is prospering at every level due to their tireless efforts.”
It is the first time the event has been held in Kent since 1929, and among the more than 700 competitors will be England number one and Grandmaster, Micky Adams.
Also on hand will be experienced chess coach Nick Nixon, who will be teaching juniors for free.
And International Master Andrew Martin will also be available in the morning for individual or small group coaching of juniors who play only in the afternoon.
• The event runs from Sunday, July 25-Saturday, August 7. For more information go to http://www.britishchess2010.com.
Source: http://www.kentnews.co.uk
Will this be a strong one?