The Motwani Quaich is a knock-out tournament which features players who are knocked out of the Coronelli Trophy in rounds 1 & 2
This strongly contested trophy gets its name from GM Paul Motwani, Scotland’s first Grandmaster
Paul has close connections with Troon Chess Club and has visited the club on many occasions, playing in two simultaneous matches against Troon players
Visit Paul Motwani’s website at https://paulmotwani.com/
Motwani Quaich – 2021-22 Season
| White | Black | |
| Phil Thomas | 1-0 | Clive Baird |
Round 2 – Results
| White | Black | |
| Frank Park | 0-1 | Phil Thomas |
| Dean McCusker | 0-1 | Clive Baird |
Round 1 – Results
| White | Black | |
| Jim Wainwright | 0-1 | Frank Park |
| Phil Thomas | 1-0 | Bob Reid |
| Alex Smith | 0-1 | Clive Baird |
| Dean McCusker | 1-0 | Sandy Gibson |
The time control is 1hr 25mins each for all moves. In the event of a draw, a match is replayed with colours reversed. In the event of another draw, the match is replayed again with 1hr each on the clock for all moves, with colours drawn
Click here to see Motwani Quaich Winners from 2009 to Present