Question 1

What time should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

Please make sure you arrive by 13.30 as late arrives are very disruptive

Question 2

How will I know where to go at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Signs in the car park next to the school will guide you onto the school site

Question 3

What should I do when I arrive at the school?

Accepted Answer

Please use the the sign-in sheet at the school entrance to show that you have arrived

Question 4

Will refreshments be available on the day?

Accepted Answer

In Spring 2025 : Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available free of charge. Snacks can be purchased from the local shops.

Question 5

Are there any local shops?

Accepted Answer

There is a Co-op convenience store and Londis located on the Finchampstead Road next to the school

Question 6

Where will the chess tournaments be played?

Accepted Answer

Most likely in classrooms (entry dependent)

Question 7

Is there a room for parents / non-chess players?

Accepted Answer

Several rooms will be available to use, separate from the room being used to play chess

Question 8

When should players be in the chess playing room?

Accepted Answer

Chess players should be seated at the board by 13.40 for a prompt start at 13:45

Question 9

How will I check the player pairings and results

Accepted Answer

Pairings, results and cross tables will be published live online during the tournament to the UTU Swiss website @ http://results.utuswiss.co.uk/

Question 10

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available in the (free) public car park next to school and on the school playground

Berkshire Open Event - Chess Tournament

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