Selkirk allegro tournament: 20 Sep 2026

A hugely successful Allegro was held on Sunday 20th September in the County Hotel., with some excellent results from Borders players - not least of all a stunning first-equal performance in the Minor from Selkirk's Blair McGowan.

Full results csn be seen at https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1493241.aspx?lan=1&art=0&SNode=S0

Sam Cornwell has sent us photos from the event, and here they are:

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The new trophy, and this year's (and last year's) winner, Mark Gardiner

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