Manchester Summer Congress, 27-29 June 2003

Last Edited: Thursday July 3, 2003 3:12 PM

Roderick Middleton reports: 73 competed at the Manchester Chess Federation Summer Congress, held at Allen Hall, Manchester University. All players competed in the one section, with accelerated pairings used.

Graham Burton (Peoples Chess Club) was the only player on maximum 4/4 entering the final round. A draw in the final round ensured him first place in the tournament. This however allowed Chris Doran (Chester YMCA), who won this final game, to share first place.

Leading scores and prizewinners.

1st= Graham Burton (Peoples)
1st= Chris Doran (Chester YMCA) 4½/5 (£150 each)

3rd= Mike Surtees (Bolton)
3rd= Mark Hann (Manchester area)
3rd= Neil Moss (Manchester area) 4

125-154 Grading Prizewinners (£25 each)
David Ireland (Whoberly)
Stephen Knight (Peterborough)
Michael Crowther (Stockport)
Ubebe Osaretin (Manchester Univ) all 3½/5

90-124 Grading Prizewinners (£25 each)
Marcial Flores (Eccles)
Daniel Sullivan (Altrincham)
George Hall (Peoples)
Adam Scoular (Swinton) all 3½/5

under 90 Grading Prizewinners (£50 each)
Christopher S Edwards (Halifax)
Ronnie Cohen (ISH London) 3/5

Total £600 in prizes.

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