Mar 12-21 Bad Wörishofen seniors, Bavaria. Nine mostly-afternoon rounds with a time control of 40 moves in 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes to finish, and a 30-second increment throughout. The age limits in the announcements, both in German and English, are somewhat confused (the eligibility years quoted are 1966 and 1974), but are probably 60+ for men and 50+ for women.
Apr 3-6 4NCL Easter, Daventry, Northants. I have entered the U2000, which, like the open and U1700, has seven rounds, with a time control of 90 minutes and a 30-second increment. Only two halfpoint byes are allowed, so I will be playing two games on the Sunday.
Apr 19-28 World senior teams, Durres, Albania. I am playing for England 5 in the 65+ section, which, like the 50+, has nine afternoon rounds, with a free day after round five. The time control is 40 moves in 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes to finish, and a 30-second increment throughout. England 5 are seeded 43rd out of 51 entries, and, I am pleased to report, have four players, rather than five, which means no compulsory byes (unless we do really badly and the whole team gets a bye).
May 9-16 Bregenz, Austria. Seven morning rounds for men 60+ and women 55+, with a time control of 40 moves in 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes to finish, and a 30-second increment throughout. The 59 entries include five international masters.
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| Bregenz is on Lake Constance (Bodensee in German), and is probably best-known in German-speaking lands for its 'floating' opera stage, shown here under construction in 2017 |
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