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Is it possible to watch games? Yes, there is spectator access to the main playing areas. You can get accreditation at the welcome desk when you arrive. Just make sure your electronic devices are switched off. You can also sit in the commentary room and watch the commentary. Do you need to book in a...

There's also the new Quads, to play three ECF rated games at 10+5 that take about 2 hours in total, if you want to play something semi-serious. They take place at 10am and 3pm each weekday. Thanks, I have signed up for a couple of these. This will be my first competitive chess so no idea what to ex...

Is it possible to watch games? Yes, there is spectator access to the main playing areas. You can get accreditation at the welcome desk when you arrive. Just make sure your electronic devices are switched off. You can also sit in the commentary room and watch the commentary. Do you need to book in a...

Having never been to a chess event before…
Is it possible to watch games?
Do you need to book in advance?
Are there people about to have casual games?
I don’t live nearby but fancied going for a couple of days.

Thanks in advance.