Xmas Lightning
Stockport Chess Club's annual buzzer tournament with mince pies
Report from 2024
30 players from 7 clubs - as well as some old friends - competed in this year's festive event
Allan Beardsworth won with 6/6 with Andy Stoker finishing 2nd on 5/6. There were three grading prizes, two of which were split between players on 4/6 and the U-1300 went to young Benedict Robinson with 3.5/6
Next year's event will be held on Tuesday 23rd December (tbc) and we hope to see everyone back!
2024 Xmas Lightning
A 6 round Swiss tournament open to all, with moves to be made on a 10 second buzzer.
With cash prizes and mince pies.
When?
Tuesday 17th December
The tournament starts at 7.30 pm (but if entering on the night please do so before 7.15 pm).
Where?
The Ladybrook Hotel, Fir Road, Bramhall, SK7 2NP
Playing area is upstairs: go straight through the bar area (possibly stopping to pick up a drink), turn left and through the double doors before heading up the stairs on the right.
Entries
Entry fee is £10.00, please pay cash on the night. All entry fees returned as prizes, including Grading prizes.
To enter in advance please email Gareth Griffiths
Or enter on the night by 7.15 pm
Also check out
Our annual one-day Rapidplay Congress held on the final Sunday in January.
Still have questions?
Then get in touch.