Skat event in Rising Sun, London EC1

Like our recent tournaments it will consist of four rounds lasting about 105 minutes each. The Rising Sun is open from 11:00, and play will begin at 11:30. Allowing for breaks between the rounds for tea/coffee/scoring/eating, it should finish by around 20:00.

To allow a prompt start, players should register before 11.15. You can register by reporting in person to the organiser in The Rising Sun between 11:00 and 11:15, or by calling or sending a text message to the organiser at 07736 518738.

The entry fee for the day will be £5 per person, and prizes will be awarded to the winner and possibly the runners up, depending on the number of entrants.

So that we have some idea of how many players to expect, the organiser, John McLeod would be very grateful if you could let him know in advance whether you are intending to play. You can contact him by e-mail at <john@pagat.com> or by phone at 020 7636 9697 or by post at 74A Ridgmount Gardens, London WC1E 7AX.

We welcome players of all standards, provided that they are familiar with the basic rules of the game and ideally have played a few times before. In previous tournaments, several inexperienced or rusty players have taken part and enjoyed the experience greatly.

The tournament will again be played according to the Synchron Skat system. Each player's result for each round is compared with those of players at other tables who held the same cards. For the players, there is very little difference from playing ordinary Skat, but the system of scoring reduces the element of luck somewhat – if you are dealt very good cards you will only win if on average you score better than other players who were dealt the same cards.

Players who would like to take part but don't want to play the whole tournament do not need to play in all four rounds, but will score no points for the rounds they miss.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in London in July.