BASMANIA CHESS FESTIVAL - June 15, 2024

International Master Michael Basman was renowned as the most imaginative chess player of his era. In addition to his remarkable achievements on the board, such as winning the British Chess Championship in 1973, he devoted himself to inspiring countless British children to embrace the joys of chess. He accomplished this through the creation of the UK Chess Challenge (est. 1996), a nationwide tournament he tirelessly organized for over two decades.

Sadly, Mike passed away in 2022. Today, we come together to commemorate "Basmania," his unparalleled ability to infuse chess theory and openings with whimsy. His distinctive approach breathed vitality into the sometimes austere world of chess, fostering creativity and laughter with every move.

Basmania Chess Festival

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

GAMES & TIME

Prize: Trophy in Each Section

This it not a knockout

5 games will be played

Time Control: 10 min per player

Sections: U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 and U14

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Basmania Chess festival

Prize: Trophy in Each Section

3 points - Special Badge
5 points - Golden Spot
8 points - 2nd Golden Spot
9 points - Mascot
11 points - 3rd Golden Spot
12 points - Puzzle book
14 points - 4th Golden Spot
15 points - JACKSPOT prize

VENUE:

Prize: Trophy in Each Section

SCHEDULE

Venue: Dominion Centre and Library, 112 The Green, Southall, UB2 4BQ

public transport: Elizabeth line & train.

Southall Station - about 10 min walk

All busses to Southall

Parking available

SCHEDULE

Bookstall & Waiting Area

SCHEDULE

Arrival :9:45

Round 1 : 10:00 AM
Round 2 : 10:30 AM
Round 3 : 11:00 AM
Round 4 : 11:30 AM
Round 5 : 12:00 PM
Prize giving 12:40

Bookstall & Waiting Area

BOOKSTALL:

International master M.Basman's Chess books will be on sale

Library will be the comfortable waiting area for parents

Sections & Fee

Bookstall & Waiting Area

ECF membership NOT required

If you are ECF member and have a rating please see eligibility

Entry Fee: £30 Sibling £25

Enter now: Basmania Chess Festival

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BASMANIA CHESS FESTIVAL - June 15, 2024