With the 1st round of the Big Slick FIDE section coming up this Friday I thought that it would be a good idea to give a quick profile of each player, with some odds on who is going to win the event. Now before I proceed, you have to remember that I am not a bookmaker. The odds are meant to be a bit of fun so please do not take offence! The tournament is wide open and anyone has a chance of winning. Anyway lets have a look!
I am very happy to announce that my mate Danny has joined the list of GMs playing at the Big Slick. That brings the total number of GMs to 4!! The GM section will be a fascinating event that I am looking forward to watching!
Danny is a great attacking player as I have found out on a number of occasions. His highest rating was about 2580 and it would be good to see him get back to his best. I believe that he is one of the most talented British players around. At some point I will put the odds up for all the players. If you fancy a bet have a word with me at the event…
The list of participants for the 1st Big Slick International is now available on the Big Slick Chess page.
I have just been informed that everybody intending to play the 1st Big Slick International Chess event must be a member of the club, and it takes 48 hours to join. Under the terms of their licence, there is a mandatory 48hr waiting rule. You can join up at the following link:
It is now possible to enter the 1st Big Slick International FIDE-Rated Weekend Open online, see the entry form at the bottom of the Big Slick Chess page.
Important! It is necessary that everyone playing in the 1st Big Slick Chess Tournament is registered with the Big Slick club. Registration is free but you will need to bring some form of photo ID.
There is an updated entry form for the 1st Big Slick Chess Tournament. Download it here: 1st Big Slick Chess Tournament Entry Form [DOC].
Word from Reykjavik, where Simon is playing at the moment, is that three grandmasters have confirmed their participation in the 1st Big Slick Chess Tournament! Keith Arkell (ENG), Alexander Cherniaev (RUS) and Luis Galego (POR) will play in the all-play-all event.
The 1st Big Slick Chess Tournament has been announced!
The tournament will take place at the Big Slick Poker Club, Purley (near Croydon), a fantastic venue not unfamiliar to many English chess players!
Current plans are for a 10-player all-play-all section Saturday 27th June – Sunday 5th July and a 5-round FIDE-rated open Friday 26th June – Sunday 28th June.
More details and entry form on the Big Slick Chess page.
