Manchester Summer Congress 27 - 29th June 2003

73 competed at the Manchester Chess Federation summer congress, held at Allen Hall, Manchester University. All players competed in the one section, with accelerated pairings used.

Graham Burton (Peoples chess club) was the only player on maximum 4pts/4, entering the final round. A draw in the final round ensured him first place in the tournament. This however allowed Chris Doran (Chester YMCA), who won this final game, to share first place.

Leading scores and prizewinners.

1st= Graham Burton Peoples £150

1st= Chris Doran Chester YMCA 4.5pts/5 £150

3rd= Mike Surtees Bolton

3rd= Mark Hann Manchester area

3rd= Neil Moss Manchester area 4pts

125-154 Grading Prizewinners (£25 each)

David Ireland Whoberly

Stephen Knight Peterborough

Michael Crowther Stockport

Ubebe Osaretin Manchester Univ all 3.5pts/5

90-124 Grading Prizewinners (£25 each)

Marcial Flores Eccles

Daniel Sullivan Altrincham

George Hall Peoples

Adan Scoular Swinton all 3.5pts/5

under 90 Grading Prizewinners (£50 each)

Christopher S Edwards Halifax

Ronnie Cohen ISH (London) 3pts/5

£600 in prizes.