The 2022 Northumbria Masters will take place at St Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7PE.
The school is situated, in a modern (2010) campus 2 minutes’ walk from Longbenton Metro station, which is a 20-minute Metro journey from Newcastle Central Station, and a 35-minute Metro journey from Newcastle International Airport. By road, St. Mary’s is 3 miles from Junction 77 of the A1(M).
NJCA players might be particularly interested in the Northumbria Junior Rapidplay: https://northumbriamasters.com/2022-northumbria-junior-rapidplay/
A range tournaments to suit all players is available:
Northumbria Masters Open (FIDE-rated, 26-30 August) – Open to all players, 9-round Swiss, eligible for title norms.
Northumbria GM event (closed all-play-all, 26-30 August). Invitation only, title norms. (Info: [email protected])
Northumbria IM event (closed all-play-all, 26-30 August). Invitation only, title norms. (Info: [email protected])
Northumbria Challengers (FIDE-rated, 26-30 August) – For players Under 2000 FIDE, 9-round Swiss.
Northumbria Major (ECF-rated, 26-30 August) – For players Under 1750 ECF, 9-round Swiss.
Northumbria Minor (ECF-rated, 26-30 August) – For players Under 1500 ECF, 9-round Swiss.
Northumbria Junior Rapidplay (FIDE-rated, 26 August) – For players aged Under 18 on 1/1/2022, 5-round Swiss.
