Quick Weekender

ARRIVED in Kidlington, five miles north of Oxford, after making a late decision to play in a five-round weekender that starts tomorrow.

It is being played at a venue, the Leonardo Royal Hotel, that was apparently recommended by the 4NCL, and is a short walk from Oxford Parkway train station.

There are 179 entries, divided into four sections, with a time control of 90 minutes and a 15-second increment.

I have entered the U2000, where I am seeded fifth. However, I have booked a halfpoint bye for Saturday afternoon, so by the evening will be at least a halfpoint behind the leaders ...