7/24/2012 – The first round has been played in this national championship, which is taking place in the northernmost place ever in England, in North Shields, a town with fishing and seafaring tradition. The event lasts from July 22 to Aug. 4th and includes seven GMs, with Gawain Jones, rated 2653, leading the pack. We bring you live video coverage and round-by-round commentary by Andrew Martin.
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The British Chess Championships is taking place in take place in North Shields,
the furthest north the Championships have ever been staged in England. [Addendum:
Ron Canter of March, Cambs., informs us that the most northern place in England
to hold the British Championship was Sunderland in 1966, where he was one of
the organisers. It was won by Jonathan Penrose.
North Shields (locally simply known as "Shields") is a town on the
north bank of the River Tyne. Its name derives from Middle English "schele"
meaning temporary sheds or huts (used by fishermen), and still today, the area
is synonymous with fishing and other trades associated with seafaring. Here
are some scenic views from North Shields and Newcastle Upon Tyne:
Top twenty participants
1
Jones, Gawain C
2653
GM
2
Howell, David Wl
2620
GM
3
Gordon, Stephen
2539
GM
4
Turner, Matthew J
2508
GM
5
Gormally, Daniel
2505
GM
6
Conquest, Stuart
2501
GM
7
Hawkins, Jonathan
2499
IM
8
Palliser, Richard Jd
2452
IM
9
Arkell, Keith C
2429
GM
10
Hanley, Craig
2419
IM
11
Houska, Jovanka
2414
IM
12
Eggleston, David
2367
FM
13
Wall, Tim P
2347
FM
14
Kolbus, Dietmar
2325
IM
15
Rudd, Jack
2300
IM
16
Walker, David J
2281
FM
17
Roe, Simon J
2275
18
Poobalasingam, Peter
2263
FM
19
Adair, James
2262
20
Osborne, Marcus
2255
Commentary on the British Championship 2012
Preview of the Britisch Championship – with a game from the 2010 Championship
in Canterbury
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