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Chess Holiday

March 22nd - 27th  2009

     

New for 2009 at Rothay Manor is a chess holiday. The main aim is for guests to enjoy themselves whilst increasing their knowledge of chess and gaining confidence in using various tactics.  The holiday will include:
   

* An eight-round Swiss CompetionChess Game
   

* A look at famous games from the past
   

* Four tutorial sessions covering:


Opening principles
Middle Game
Endgame techniques
Chess Tactics (pin, skewer, fork and discovered check)
   

* Blitz Chess
   

* Analysis of games played at the hotel.

Time will be made available during the holiday to ensure that you have the opportunity to see the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District.

    
The holiday is suitable for anyone from the inexperienced (ungraded) player to local club players, though not for anyone above 150 grading. Peter has experience of dealing with different levels of playing strength whilst in a group situation.

     

    

LEADER
Peter Cloudsdale - Chess Tutor

   

Peter Cloudsdale was born in the Lake District and has been playing chess for 50 years. He joined Windermere Chess Club and won both the Junior and Senior Cumbrian championships before moving to Norwich, and then later York.
   

An accredited ECF coach and teacher of chess for over 15 years, he is widely known in chess circles, is Vice President of the Yorkshire Chess Association (YCA), promotes chess in 10 schools, is involved with the UK Chess Challenge as well as running the York Junior Chess Club.
He is an experienced tournament organizer, including an international blind chess event in York, the Yorkshire School Championships, ‘The Viking International’ and running a junior Evening League.
   

He has also organised simultaneous chess displays by Harriet Hunt WGM and Jim Plaskett GM, and is an associate member of the British Women’s Chess Association (BWCA), running their National Championships.
   

With his experience and infectious enthusiasm, Peter will guide you to a better understanding of chess tactics to increase your chess ability, whilst enjoying the relaxing and beautiful surroundings of Rothay Manor.

    

     

Room Type

Price

Standard Double or Twin

£420

Superior Double or Twin

£465

Double or Twin Suite

£485

Single - Gunroom
£450
Standard Double let as Single
£485
Superior Double let as Single
£545
Non-Residents

£285

The 5-night holiday runs from Sunday afternoon through to Friday morning, and the prices are per person and include full English breakfast, morning coffee, light afternoon tea,  4-course dinner and V.A.T. for the 5 night stay.

Non-playing partners are welcome, and for them there is a reduction of £30 on the above prices.

We ask for a deposit of £150 per person for the holidays, which can be made by cheque or credit card. This is non-refundable unless the room is subsequently relet; cancellation insurance is available.

    

    

Programme Itinerary
8.15 onwards Breakfast
10.30 - 10.45 Coffee Break
7.15 pm Dinner
Sunday  
3.15 Light Afternoon tea & Introductions
4.00 - 6.00 Simultaneous display - Peter will play all guests at once.
6.45 Welcome Drink followed by Dinner at 7.15 pm
9.00 - 10.00 Chess Basics, incl notation, use of clock
Monday  
9.30 - 10.30 Tutorial Session
10.45 - 12.45 Round 1 of competition (60 mins)
3.30 Gather for light afternoon tea
3.45 - 5.45 Round 2 of competition (60 mins)
6.45 Gather in lounge for dinner at 7.15 pm
9.00 - 10.30 Round 3 of competition (45 mins)
Tuesday  
9.30 - 10.30 Tutorial Session
10.45 - 12.45 Round 4 of competition (60 mins)
3.30 Gather for light afternoon tea
3.45 - 5.45 Blitz Chess
6.45 Gather in lounge for dinner at 7.15 pm
9.00 - 10.30 Analysis of famous chess games
Wednesday  
9.30 - 10.30 Tutorial Session
10.45 - 12.45 Round 5 of competition (60 mins)
  Afternoon free
6.45 Gather in lounge for dinner at 7.15 pm
9.00 - 10.30 Round 6 of competition (45 mins)
Thursday  
9.30 - 10.30 Tutorial Session
10.45 - 12.45 Round 7 of competition (60 mins)
3.30 Gather for light afternoon tea
3.45 - 5.45 Round 8 of competition (60 mins)
6.45 Gather in lounge for dinner at 7.15 pm
9.00 - 10.30 Prize-giving
Friday  
9.30 Handouts, general advice, certificates
10.45 Coffee and finish of holiday
 
 

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