Some Photographic Memories of the Blackpool Chess Conference 2007

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This first batch of photographs are included courtesy of Steve Connor from Atticus Chess Club.

Top boards in the Open section play on the stage overlooking the rest of the Main Hall
The popular Open section continues in the Main Hall
Play continues in the Challengers section
Overlooking the Major section
The Minor and Standard sections play in The Horseshoe
Grandmaster Mark Hebden in the early stages of his Round 3 game
FM Jeff Horner starting his game in Round 3
Jonathan Blackburn (North West Eagles and Atticus CC)
Roger Williamson (left) and Nick Hawkins in the Open.
The men behind the live games - Dave Clayton (left) and Steve Hughes
Top Open games shown live in the Analysis Room
Players examine their games in the Analysis Room
ECF Chief Arbiter David Welch taking a well earned rest

The next batch of photographs are included courtesy of Pete Mulleady from Atherton Chess Club.

Open players on the stage
The Main Hall
The Main Hall
The Horseshoe
The Analysis Room
Open games projected in the Analysis Room

The next batch of photographs are included courtesy of Simon Woodcock, the Congress Director and Treasurer.