British Chess Championships 2008

The 95th Championships of The British Isles Organised by the English Chess Federation

Sunday 27th July - Saturday 9th August - St. George's Hall, Liverpool

The double round day for the Under-12 Championship was erroneously published as Thursday 7th August. It should be on Sunday 3rd August. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Congress Manager: Stewart Reuben

• Tournament Conditions and Entry Form
  
  
• British Championships Entrants 2008 [as of 30/05/08]
  
  
• Click here to download the list of 2008 qualifiers in order of qualification or in alphabetical order. All queries should be emailed to Neville Belinfante. [updated 12/05/08]
  
  
• PRESS RELEASE: It was announced today the 95th British Chess Championships celebrating the contribution by Mike O’Hara to British chess administration will take place in St George’s Hall, Liverpool Sunday 27 July to Saturday 9 August. The showpiece of this event, which will attract about 900 entries, is the British Championship. The English Chess Federation has decided to make funds available for start money for the leading players ... more
  
  
• British Championships Quiz, why not have a go as the prize is free entry to the section in Liverpool 2008 of the player's choice for which s/he is eligible.
  
  
• Playing in the British Championships in Liverpool
  This year Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture. The city will be buzzing with many different activities. Thus, as a venue, Liverpool can be best compared with Edinburgh where the championships were held with such success in 1985 and 2003 ... more
  
  
• Accommodation Form for the 2008 British Championships
  In order to book accommodation at the Apollo Courts University Halls of Residence, players must book in groups of 10. In order to help people do this, the ECF Office is prepared to coordinate people who wish to stay there but do not have the means to form a 10 player unit. The form must be sent in before 7 July. After that the office will not be able to help. The cost of the rooms at Apollo Court is £37.60 including VAT per night. It is single study bedroom with en suite bathroom and communal kitchen facilities. Breakfast is not included. The courts are directly opposite to St George’s Hall. In order to secure a room, a 10% deposit must be included with this form. It can be sent by cheque or by completing the credit card below. Note, you must still send in your entry to Neville Belinfante in the normal way. This service can only be offered to players who are members of the ECF or their national federation. Click here to download the form.
  
  
• Liverpool City Centre Tourist Information, + 44 (0) 151 233 2008, email: , website: www.visitliverpool.com also see the Accommodation section of the Entry Form
  
  
• St. George's Hall website

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