The third edition of the Kingston Invitational is now taking shape. It will be a Swiss for around 30 players played at Tiffin Boys School in central Kingston from Monday 12 to Friday 16 August. Nine rounds, Fide-rated, 90min+30sec time control, with Fide arbiter Jake Hung acting as tournament controller. There will be a prize fund of at least £750. The rating floor for participation is around 2000 ECF, though some exceptions may be made. Entry is free and by invitation only, though the organisers are happy to consider applications from players who would like to take part (email us).

These are the players who have so far accepted invitations to play, though some of these acceptances are provisional: