Othello Bulletin 339 - 2005

Othello Bulletin 339

The official site for the 29 th Annual World Othello Championship will be the Hotel
Loftleidir in Reykjavik, Iceland on November 10 - November 12, 2005.
 
The Tournament will be hosted by Anjar Co. , MegaHouse Corporation and Ísöld
(Icelandic Othello publisher). The Tournament Director will be Benkt Steentoft,
(see Benkt's biography below).
 
The Hotel Loftleidir is centrally located and is perfectly suited for the WOC. We will
enjoy the Conference facilities for the actual tournament play. In addition to its
beautiful facilities, it is only a short distance from Reykjavik's center, and near many
restaurants, galleries, and popular nightclubs. Visit the hotel's official website for
more details. For those interested in staying at this hotel, we have reserved a block
of rooms at discounted prices. Please refer to the Othello Tournament when making
room reservations.
 
In addition to the cash prizes, Trophies will be awarded to the First through Fourth
Place Winners and Team Trophies will go to each member of the winning country.
The Champion will have his or her name permanently inscribed on the rotating
Othello Trophy, alongside the previous 28 World Othello Champs.

The Welcome Reception will be held at the Hotel Loftleidir on Wednesday,
November 9th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In keeping with tradition, first round
pairings will be drawn at the Reception.

Lunch will be served at the Tournament Site for all players and guests on Thursday,
November 10th and Friday, November 11th and on Saturday, November 12th for
finalists and working staff.

Anjar recommends Expedia.com for the least expensive and most convenient way
to book your stay in Reykjavik. Use the form below to make air, hotel and car
reservations at the best prices currently available. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Benkt Steentoft .

More information about World Othello Championship 2005 Reykjavik will be found at
www.worldothellochampionships.com .

Benkt Steentoft, will direct the 29th World Othello Championship in Reykjavik.
Benkt has played Othello since 1986, and represented Sweden in the 2001 WOC in New
York. He was Tournament Director for the 27th World Othello Championship in
Stockholm. He's devoted himself to spreading Othello to new players, and he spends a
great deal of time doing so.

In addition to Othello, he works as a personal assistant. Benkt enjoys good food
(especially gourmet cheeses), games, poetry, Psychobilly music, as well as spending time
with his family and friends. He lives in a rather large family of seven, which consists of 5
children besides Benkt and his girlfriend. The newest member, a baby girl, was born in
January 2005 and is the first child he and his girlfriend have in common.
Benkt will be assisted by Henry Aspenryd who is 34 years old and works as a systems
architect. Henry has played Othello actively for two and a half years, and was a table
referee at the 2003 and 2004 WOCs. He was also the technical assistant at the 2005
European Grand Priz and Tournament Director at a couple of Swedish tournaments. His
highest achievement is 4th place at the 2004 Stockholm EGP.
If you plan on attending the 29th World Othello Championship as a player or a table
referee, please email Benkt Steentoft.
Attention all Othello Associations: Please send all results information from your
qualification tournaments.