"It's not the most ideal time for me as the deadline for my Maths MSc final dissertation is the Monday after the event finishes. As a result, I haven't been able to prepare as I would like to have done.
''However, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to play in such a big tournament, especially in my local city."
The event is open to European Union residents only and costs £35 to enter. There is a prize fund of £15,000.
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