The superb Bournemouth Carlton Hotel (pictured) overlooks the sea and is close to the town centre and the train and coach interchange and has 85 bedrooms with WiFi access. Parking for hotel residents is £5 per day.

2 Nights – Double/Twin rooms, Bed & Breakfast @ £134 per night.

2 Nights – Single in Double/Twin Room, Bed & Breakfast @ £119 per night.

The East Cliff Hotel next door is £124 for Double/Twin room and £109 for single.

To book rooms in either the Carlton Hotel or the East Cliff Hotel please contact Mark Sansum at the Carlton on 01202 544118 quoting the chess tournament.

Further information about Bournemouth is available from Bournemouth Tourism at:   www.bournemouth.co.uk