Cumbernauld Chess Club

robert kelso

Chess Scotland has announced two events in recognition of Jonathan Rowson's superb achievement in winning the British Championship three times in a row. They are a simultaneous display and a dinner. Here are the details. Hope you can join the celebrations!

Simultaneous display

The current and three times British Champion GM Jonathan Rowson will give a simultaneous display at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow on Saturday 2 June. The display will start immediately after the Gallery opens at 10 am. It will be held in the main public area of the Gallery and will finish by 1 pm (when the organ recital starts!).

You are welcome to come along either to play or to spectate ? don't miss at least dropping into such an unusual event in Glasgow 's favourite museum!

And why not play if you can! If you would like to take part in the display, please send a cheque for £10 payable to Chess Scotland to L R McKenzie, 29 Coylton Road, Glasgow, G43 2TA by 30 May.

The display will be played over 20 boards. If more than 20 applications are received, a ballot of those whose cheques have been received will be held. Everyone who applies will have confirmation of whether they have a place sent to them ? to facilitate this, please confirm your home address and an e-mail address if available when sending the cheque. The list of those playing will also be published on the website.

A signed copy of "Chess for Zebras" by Jonathan will be awarded to the player who, in Jonathan's judgement, plays the best game.

Please also note that, in view of the restricted time available, passes will NOT be permitted (i.e, you will have to play every time Jonathan reaches your board and will not be able to ask him to take another circuit to give you more time, and

And also that the venue will not be quiet - it is being played in the main area of the Gallery. We will not be asking people to be quiet!

More details are on www.chessscotland.com.

Celebration dinner

Later that day, a celebration dinner will be held at Lang's Hotel, 2 Port Dundas Place, Glasgow G2 3LD (adjacent to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall). The evening will begin at 6 pm when Jonathan will give a short talk. The talk will be of interest to non players as well as players so non playing spouses / partners are welcome. A 3 course dinner will then be served with a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, a further glass during the meal and coffee to finish.

If you would like to come along, please send a cheque payable to Chess Scotland for £29.50 to L R McKenzie, 29 Coylton Road, Glasgow, G43 2TA to reach him by 30 May.
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Robert