Press Release 2012 Tradewise Chess Festival 3 PLAYERS TAKE TIME OUT BEFORE THE FIRST MOVE Chess players from all over the world continue to arrive at the Caleta Hotel for what will be the best and
greatest chess open tournament ever held in Gibraltar and the world – the 2012 Tradewise International
Chess Festival. There is no denying that the tournament celebrating its tenth anniversary has attracted
some of the world's leading Grandmasters and the largest concentration of women players.
Today has been a day to settle in and see the sites. A sunny day which gave everyone the chance to
discover the Rock of Gibraltar and everything it offers its visitor. For many, including the reigning
Women's World Champion, 17 year-old Hou Yifan, from China, it was trip to the Top of the Rock on the
Cable Car and a visit to the famous Gibraltar apes.
The morning saw the start of the Amateur and Challengers tournaments all under the control of David
Welch. It was tournament director, Stuart Conquest, who addressed the packed Alice and Dougal Suites,
welcoming everyone to the 10 day festival.
Festival organiser Brian Callaghan OBE (right) is interviewed by James Neish from GBC.
Chief Arbiter David Welch with Festival Director Stuart Conquest (right)
starting round 1 of the Challengers 1 and Amateurs 1 events. David checks
the time before announcing the start of play.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at gibchesspress@gmail.com
Alice Mascarenhas
Tradewise Chess Press Officer
Press Office
2012 Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival
www.gibraltarchesscongress.com