Results from last year suggest that the Grand Prix is good for your chess; many of the top places were occupied by improving players who played in most of the events. Thirteen events participated in last year's Grand Prix, and the top players in each section were:
| Open | Challengers | Junior | |
| 1 | Dave Osborne | Dave Osborne | David Buckley |
| 2 | Derek Pugh | David Buckley | Simon Buckley |
| 3 | Simon Ansell | Derek Pugh | Melanie Buckley |
| 4 | Roy Phillips | Paul Butterworth | Sam Buckley |
| 5 | David Buckley | Melanie Buckley | Peter Chaplin |
| 6 | Simon Buckley | Richard Allen | |
| 7 | Melanie Buckley | Simon Buckley | |
| 8 | Tyson Mordue | Mark Furnevall | |
| 9 | Devon Thomas | S Ansell | |
| 10 | E M White | D MacArthur |
A player can win only one section; the section winners are shown in italics. The Challengers section has proved popular with improving players, with over 150 competing, and players of all standards featuring in the top 10.
The expected list of events for this year is contained in the calendar. Grand Prix events are shown in italics.
Your event can apply for inclusion at any time of the year, but the Grand Prix Secretary must have details at least one week before your entry forms are printed. Any queries to the Secretary, Dave Osborne, tel. (0117) 923 1160.