Kilkenny Chess Congress

Razzen

Hi all,

I'm looking forward to my first ever tournament in kilkenny next weekend. So I'm just curious about what to expect, I've never even been to a tournament as a spectator.

My aims are to enjoy the weekend, and take in as much as possible and hopefully play well in as many games as possible.

So what should I expect, or bring with me etc. to survive as take in as much as I can.

Are there usually vendors and bits for sale at tournaments?

Danville

The Kilkenny Chess tournament now in its 38th year is the most sociable of events. Bring a working Biro and some socialising funds. Make sure you play in the Blitz on Sunday night where a Grandmaster will get an opportunity to play you!

Yreval

There's a good article here on the subject of what to expect from your first tournament here, although much of it applies specifically to American tournaments - while there are a few BYO-chess-set tournaments in Ireland, they're not the norm.

There's a good selection of books and equipment on sale each year at Bunratty, and while I've never been to Kilkenny, I wouldn't imagine it's too different as Kilkenny isn't that much smaller.

EnPassant

Live games here: http://www.icu.ie/live/tfd.htm

Sebastien Maze GM v Daire McMahon
Killian Delaney v Mark Hebden GM
Sam Collins v Kieran Moynihan

Games started at 7.30pm.