This year’s championships are the 115th – arguably the world’s longest running annual chess event. The event is being held in Glasgow Academy, the oldest fully independent school in Glasgow and takes place from 5th to 13th July. There have been a few changes in the format this year. The most obvious being the inclusion of the Championship in an International Open and the increase in the first prize to £2000.
115th Scottish Chess Championships
July 5-13, 2008
Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street
GLASGOW
G12 8HE
Chess Scotland ChessBase Grand Prix event
With support from
Glasgow Chess League & Lord Kirkwood
Note 1: Must be of Scottish nationality; permanently resident in Scotland for 2 years prior, or have competed in Championship within the past 5 years. The term “permanently resident” does not include university students or other such residence of a transitory nature.
Note 2: This event will be included in the International Open
Note 3: For players born prior to 1958.
Note 4: Open to all players below the stated grade/age. Title, and prize of £50 minimum awarded to highest placed eligible player.
Note 5: Grading prizes given (subject to entry)
Official website: http://www.chessscotland.com/
Is this the oldest national championship?
Yes, old ghosts phantoms and spectres too
I blogged on this event a few days ago …
http://chessvine.com/archives/11-Scottish-Chess-Championship.html
At that time I didn’t have all the details (or really any info at all other than the odd bcf link you can see).
thanks for providing that information on the event, Susan. I for one appreciate it!