New Competition!

Chess Magazine

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[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]Yorkshire Chess are very proud to present a brand new competition which is sponsored by The London Chess Centre![/typography] 

[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]This is a unique opportunity for you as a chess enthusiast to have your say in one of the most popular chess magazines around – CHESS. This is magazine is one of the longest running in Europe packed with games, tips and news from around the world.[/typography] 

Subscribe to CHESS magazine

[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]The competition is simple, we are looking for the most interesting, insightful and creative writing on a subject related to chess. This can be anything from “Why isn’t chess on TV?” to “Will computers solve chess?” [/typography] 

Write a brilliant chess article

[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]Interested? Read our rules below and submit your entry to us![/typography] 

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[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]The article should be your own original piece of writing with a minimum of 1200 words to a maximum of 3000. [/typography] 

It can include (but is not essential):

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  • Annotated games
  • Chess diagrams
  • Pictures
  • Tables

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[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]The closing date for this competition is April 25th, please ensure you have submitted your entry before this date and have received confirmation via email from[/typography] YorkshireChess@gmail.com

[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]The winning article will be judged by the editors of Chess magazine. The list of runners up will also be announced but these will judged both by the editors of Chess Magazine and us.[/typography] 

[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]Please see the fantastic prizes on offer for this unique competition.[/typography] 

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First Prize

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  • Your article published in full in Chess
  • A 1-Year subscription to the magazine
  • £250 of chess books/DVDs/Software

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Runner-up Prizes for the two next best submissions

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  • A 1-Year subscription to the magazine
  • £75 of chess books/DVDs/Software

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[typography font="Droid Sans" size="16" size_format="px" color="#0e1f8f"]Please complete the form below once your article is ready. You can also email your entry to YorkshireChess@gmail.com . We will send you a confirmation email once your entry is received and your attachment is opened successfully.[/typography]

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Article Title (required)

Attach your entry (required)

How many squares on a chess board (anti-spam test)
 

Message (optional)

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We eagerly anticipate your entries – best of luck

This competition is courtesy of The London Chess Centre

Visit the London Chess Centre


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7 Responses to “New Competition!”

  1. Chiel Reemer

    Feb 10. 2012

    Do you need to live in Yorkshire, or be a member of a certain chess federation to participate? I live and play in Holland and would like to submit a story (when I’m done writing it…), is that allowed?

    Reply to this comment
    • Matty

      Feb 10. 2012

      Yes of course! We welcome participants no matter where they’re from – thank you for your enquiry we look forward to your submission!

      Reply to this comment

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