2025 / 26 Candidates
Current Champion:
Kyle Cross
Previous Champion:
Glenn Cross
Entry Information
Entries Open:
4th January 2026
Entries Close:
21st January 2026
Maximum Entries:
8 players
Entry Fees
No entry fees for this tournament.
Entries to:
brianwoodard@iomchess.com
Tournament Format
Time Control
Type:
Classical
Base Time:
75 minutes
Increment:
30 seconds per move
Default Policy:
Missing players will be defaulted after 30 minutes
Venue
PromSpace, Loch Promenade, Douglas
Entered Players
| # | Player | Rating | Federation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Costello | 1797 | Isle of Man | |
| 2 | Paul Smith | 1787 | Isle of Man | |
| 3 | Sandor Talas | 1773 | Isle of Man | |
| 4 | Harry Quayle | 1726 | Isle of Man | |
| 5 | Kyle Cross | 1718 | Isle of Man | |
| 6 | Antony Jackson | 1658 | Isle of Man | |
| 7 | Colin Watkinson | 1637 | Isle of Man | |
| 8 | David Dunkley | 1413 | Isle of Man |
Rounds & Results
Current Standings
| Rank | Player | Score | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Cross | 3.5 | 5 |
| 1 | Colin Watkinson | 3.5 | 5 |
| 1 | John Costello | 3.5 | 5 |
| 4 | Sandor Talas | 3.0 | 4 |
| 5 | Paul Smith | 2.5 | 5 |
| 6 | Harry Quayle | 2.0 | 5 |
| 7 | David Dunkley | 1.0 | 5 |
| 8 | Antony Jackson | 0.0 | 4 |
Candidates Round 5
Time Control:
75 minutes 30 seconds
| Board | White | Black | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandor Talas | Kyle Cross | ½-½ | |
| 2 | David Dunkley | Antony Jackson | 1-0 | |
| 3 | Colin Watkinson | John Costello | ½-½ | |
| 4 | Paul Smith | Harry Quayle | 1-0 |
Candidates Round 4
Time Control:
75 minutes 30 seconds
| Board | White | Black | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Quayle | Colin Watkinson | ½-½ | |
| 2 | John Costello | David Dunkley | 1-0 | |
| 3 | Antony Jackson | Kyle Cross | 0-1 | |
| 4 | Paul Smith | Sandor Talas | ½-½ |
Candidates Round 3
Time Control:
75 minutes 30 seconds
| Board | White | Black | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Smith | Antony Jackson | 1-0 | |
| 2 | Harry Quayle | John Costello | ½-½ | |
| 3 | David Dunkley | Sandor Talas | 0-1 | |
| 4 | Colin Watkinson | Kyle Cross | ½-½ |
Candidates Round 2
Time Control:
75 minutes 30 seconds
| Board | White | Black | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Cross | David Dunkley | 1-0 | |
| 2 | Sandor Talas | Harry Quayle | 1-0 | |
| 3 | John Costello | Paul Smith | 1-0 | |
| 4 | Antony Jackson | Colin Watkinson | 0-1 |
Candidates Round 1
Time Control:
75 minutes 30 seconds
| Board | White | Black | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kyle Cross | John Costello | ½-½ | |
| 3 | David Dunkley | Harry Quayle | 0-1 | |
| 4 | Colin Watkinson | Paul Smith | 1-0 |
Bye Policy
No byes.
Prizes & Awards
Winner will be listed on club website.
Organiser Information
Chief Organiser:
Brian Woodard
Controller:
Brian Woodard
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to The Manx Terms & Conditions.
