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chess fever reached Gibraltar in January, when, with generous help from Gibtelecom and others, the first Gibtelecom International Chess Congress was held at The Caleta Hotel.

Sfeak House Grill & Tauem

Where people meet to eat a fine and varied lunch menu and a comprehensive a la carle menu lhai compliments hoih our kitchen and oiir cusio'mers.hverylhing from toicsties to lagliaielle and from full English hretdcfast lojamaicim Pepper Pol.

.\nd of course our famous Charlies Sizzling Specials witli steaks or mi.\ed grills. We also carn^ a good selection of wine, spirits and beers.

We're on the harbour wall at the beaiitiftil Marina Bay so book a pleasant table for two or just sit watching the world go by while sipping an ice cold beer. Reserve on Tel/Fax: 79993

No. 2 Admiral's Walk, Marina Bay, Gibraltar R-nuul: george^'gibnei.gi

Much has been written locally, but as a player ofsome 40 years ex perience, it was a proud moment when the tournament was launched. Grandmasters and Mas ters from over 20 countries com peted in what, by any standards, was a very strong tournament, des tined to be played for at least the next 2 years as the sponsorship was guaranteed.

Thanks to the incredibly sunny weather during the 10 days ofJanu ary,1 am sure that many more play ers, and possibly their families.

McDonnell, a British player, played several matches against the Frenchman, La Bourdannais, dur ing the 19th century, which wen ton for months on end, with some days progress amounting to only 10 or so moves each. Meals would bo eaten during play, political discus sions take place and everyman of gamesmanship employed to slow things down.

Nowadays, competitors are not allowed to leave the room, except for natural reasons, to avoid con tact with computers and all games