September 25, 2012.
Councilman Sports City of Lorca, Augustine Flames, presented the Chess Championship Sports Games Guadalentín accompanied by the President of the Chess Club Lorca, Pedro Perez, and the Director of Eroski Beacon Park, Pedro Serrano.
Llamas stressed that "thanks to the great work done by the Chess Club Lorca, live a weekend full of chess in which all clubs of the Murcia region will take part."
The mayor stressed that "the first date will take place in the traditional simultaneous departure to be held on Friday from 19 pm in the Alameda of Columns. Event in anyone who wishes may participate and compete against the Grandmaster Alfredo Giaccio International, who faces up to 20 players simultaneously. "
But the highlight of the program will, in the words of Flames, "Rapid Chess Championship to be held all day Saturday at Beacon Park Mall. Similarly more than 80 players from across the region will compete to win home the medals of the Games. "
The gameplay will be 8 rounds Swiss, with a rate of play of 20 minutes per player.
The tournament will start at 9.30 am and will continue throughout the day until the 20 hours are delivered the prizes.
Participants will compete in six categories: youth to age 18, a cadet for under 16, under 14 infant, juvenile child under 12, the youngest child under 10 and backpack for children under 8 years.
Medal receive the Top 3 overall, top 3 in each category and the top 3 women.
In addition, coinciding with the celebration of this prestigious tournament, prizes will be awarded for the local chess circuit sponsored by Eroski.
Councilman has encouraged "all Lorca to participate in activities either actively or as spectators, because it is a benchmark program for local chess world. Throughout simultaneous Lorca can challenge yourself against all as an International Grandmaster Giaccio, while in Rapid Chess Championship will enjoy the sport in its most dynamic. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca