A FLYER at the British championships announces significant alterations to the established format for this year's Hastings Congress.
*The Masters is now nine rounds over seven days (Dec 28-Jan 3), meaning two double-round days.
*There are six-round Christmas tournaments over four days, and five-round New Year tournaments over three days.
*No sponsor is named, but "sponsorship opportunities are available."
With, or without, a weekend congress on 4 - 5 January?
ReplyDeleteFive-round Swiss weekender from Friday Jan 3 - Sun Jan 5.
DeleteIn that case it's very disappointing that they've reduced the Masters to 7 days when they've got the venue for 9 days.
DeleteThere is no mention in the flyer of where the events are being held. It has been suggested to me that perhaps they've lost the Horntye venue, but that would indeed be a radical change. On the other hand perhaps the idea is to encourage Masters players to enter the weekender. Time will tell.
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