Falling In

MY tournament plans for autumn are more-or-less finalised.

Riviera: seven-round Fide open in Torquay, Devon, Aug 31-Sep 6.

Crete: nine-round 50+ 'world championship' held by the Amateur Chess Organization at the Fodele Beach resort, Oct 2-9.

Mallorca: nine-round open at Colonia de Sant Jordi, Oct 19-27.

Cap Negret: nine-round 65+ near Altea, Costa Blanca, Nov 8-15.

Benidorm: nine-round U2000 at Gran Hotel Bali, Nov 29-Dec 5.