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Royal Hotel, Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE
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17th-19th November 2023
This year’s congress will be held at the Royal Hotel, Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, on 17th - 19th November 2023.
Duncan Campbell is the Tournament Director, with Andy Howie & Alistair Maxwell arbiting
All enquiries regarding the Congress should be made directly to Duncan Campbell email: duncan.campbell3411@btinternet.com or mobile 07804 923482
If you wish to pay on arrival please email Duncan Campbell here specifying which section you wish to play in. You do need to fill in the online form.
Prizegiving will be held immediately after round 5 has concluded.
Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 4 only. Please request when entering.
CS Member Please claim the "CS member discount £2" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form. You can join Chess Scotland or renew membership here.
Junior A Junior discount of £14 is available to players aged under 16 at the start date of the congress. Please click the "Junior" option in the entry form.
Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £5 administration fee.
The Oban Congress reserves the right to alter prize money dependent on number of entries.
Initial ranking: based on lists at the start of the tournament
For players who do not appear in the standard list, other lists may be used at the discretion of the organisers. Ungraded players must provide evidence for the organisers to assess their playing strength and any previous known grade must be declared.
• Increase or decrease prize money.
• Transfer entrants between events.
• Split or merge events depending on numbers.
• Withhold prizes from ungraded players if they play in events below their known strength.
• Distribute the prize fund as they deem appropriate.
• The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without assigning a reason.
• Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
Parking Due to the ideal town centre location (and age of the property), unfortunately the car park at the rear of the hotel is small and parking is unable to be booked. Spaces are on a first come first served basis. However there is plenty of parking close by within walking distance.
To see locations and parking information, click here.
Oban is well served with car parks. Look out for signs as you enter the town. For those travelling by ferry, and wanting to leave their car on the mainland there is a pay and display beside the CalMac terminal, which is the actual car park for the railway station, which is ideal for day trips @ £3.00 but there are limited spaces. There is also a much larger private car park on Shore Street with easy access on foot to the ferries – a 24 hour stay here will cost £5.00. For longer trips the free long term car parks at Longsdale and Lochavullin can be used, the Council car parks also allow over payment which will be credited to the following days; there is a limit of £20 which will allow for approximately three days parking. Short term parking is also free at Ganavan Sands, Pulpit Hill and McCaig’s Tower.
You can also park your car in the main streets of the town. The fee is 80p for forty minutes and the maximum stay time is 2 hours in the inner zone and 4 hours in the outer zone in any one spot. Ticket machines are placed within easy reach. On street parking is free beyond the inner zone.
| Last day to enter online | 2023-11-16 |
Oban Chess Congress
Oban Chess Congress
17th-19th November 2023
This year’s congress will be held at the Royal Hotel, Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, on 17th - 19th November 2023.
Duncan Campbell is the Tournament Director, with Andy Howie & Alistair Maxwell arbiting
All enquiries regarding the Congress should be made directly to Duncan Campbell email: duncan.campbell3411@btinternet.com or mobile 07804 923482
If you wish to pay on arrival please email Duncan Campbell here specifying which section you wish to play in. You do need to fill in the online form.
Time Controls
30 moves in 1 hour 15 minutes, with 30 minute quickplay finish| Date | Round |
Time |
| Friday 17 November | Round 1 |
7:30pm - 11:00pm |
| Saturday 18 November | Round 2 |
10:00am - 13:30pm |
| Saturday 18 November | Round 3 |
14:30pm - 18:00pm |
| Sunday 19 November | Round 4 |
09:00am - 12:30pm |
| Sunday 19 November | Round 5 |
13:30pm - 17:00pm |
Prizegiving will be held immediately after round 5 has concluded.
Half point Byes are available in rounds 1 to 4 only. Please request when entering.
Entry Fees
Open |
Challengers U1900 |
Major U1600 |
Minor U1350 |
|
| Entry Fee Adult | £28 |
£28 |
£28 |
£28 |
| Entry Fee Junior (Under 16) | £14 |
£14 |
£14 |
£14 |
CS Member Please claim the "CS member discount £2" by selecting the "Yes" option in the entry form. You can join Chess Scotland or renew membership here.
Junior A Junior discount of £14 is available to players aged under 16 at the start date of the congress. Please click the "Junior" option in the entry form.
Refund Policy Players withdrawing prior to the opening day of the congress may do so with a refund, less a £5 administration fee.
Prizes
Open CS Rated |
Challengers U1900 CS Rated |
Major U1600 CS Rated |
Minor U1350 CS Rated |
|
| 1st | £300 |
£200 |
£200 |
£200 |
| 2nd | £150 |
£100 |
£100 |
£100 |
| 3rd | £75 |
£50 |
£50 |
£50 |
| Grading Prize | £50 |
£50 |
£50 |
£50 |
| Total | £575 |
£400 |
£400 |
£400 |
Ratings/Gradings
Entry section: based on 1st November 2023 grading lists, or current list after this date.Initial ranking: based on lists at the start of the tournament
For players who do not appear in the standard list, other lists may be used at the discretion of the organisers. Ungraded players must provide evidence for the organisers to assess their playing strength and any previous known grade must be declared.
Conditions of entry
The organisers reserve the right to:• Increase or decrease prize money.
• Transfer entrants between events.
• Split or merge events depending on numbers.
• Withhold prizes from ungraded players if they play in events below their known strength.
• Distribute the prize fund as they deem appropriate.
• The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without assigning a reason.
• Take any other measures deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the congress.
Accommodation
The hotel has agreed a room rate for chess players at £46.00 per person per night, but players will need to contact the hotel on 01631 563021 to secure these rates.Parking/Getting to the venue
By road take the A82 from Glasgow to Tyndrum and then the A85 to Oban. Coming from Fort William and the North take the A828 to Oban. The hotel is situated passed the esplanade and by the roundabout. Our car park is behind the hotel accessed via Aird’s Crescent.Parking Due to the ideal town centre location (and age of the property), unfortunately the car park at the rear of the hotel is small and parking is unable to be booked. Spaces are on a first come first served basis. However there is plenty of parking close by within walking distance.
To see locations and parking information, click here.
Oban is well served with car parks. Look out for signs as you enter the town. For those travelling by ferry, and wanting to leave their car on the mainland there is a pay and display beside the CalMac terminal, which is the actual car park for the railway station, which is ideal for day trips @ £3.00 but there are limited spaces. There is also a much larger private car park on Shore Street with easy access on foot to the ferries – a 24 hour stay here will cost £5.00. For longer trips the free long term car parks at Longsdale and Lochavullin can be used, the Council car parks also allow over payment which will be credited to the following days; there is a limit of £20 which will allow for approximately three days parking. Short term parking is also free at Ganavan Sands, Pulpit Hill and McCaig’s Tower.
You can also park your car in the main streets of the town. The fee is 80p for forty minutes and the maximum stay time is 2 hours in the inner zone and 4 hours in the outer zone in any one spot. Ticket machines are placed within easy reach. On street parking is free beyond the inner zone.