The Barnsley Blitz

The latest entries in the Barnsley Blitz taking place on Wednesday 6th May 2009 at Birdwell Methodist Church are: Barnsley (3 Teams), Netherton, Nomads (3 teams), Phoenix, Presidents Select, Rotherham Juniors, SASCA, University, Wombwell, Worksop.

Barnsley Chess Club is organizing a ten minute four player team event
called the Barnsley Blitz.

The event will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2009
at Birdwell Methodist Church.

The event will be an all play all team event.
Depending on team entries there will be one or two groups
split according to strength using the average team grade.

Each team must consist of four players from the same club.
Each team player will have 10 minutes to complete their game

Team Entries are invited from local chess clubs.
Initially each club can enter two teams.

There is a limit of 16 teams.
Entries will be accepted on a first come first served basis
- so get your entries in early to reserve your place !!

There is an entry fee of £10 per team.

In each section the winning team will recieve a clock
and the player with the most points will receive a cash prize.

The closing date for entries is Monday the 4th May 2009.

You can enter by email or by post.

If you are interested in taking part in the first Barnsley Blitz
more details are given in the entry form here
alternatively you can email the event secretary here.

Remember to get your entry in early to avoid disappointment !