2021 Arie Nijman Memorial
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2021 Arie Nijman Memorial
2021 Arie Nijman Memorial is a chess tournament held from Friday 7th May to Sunday 9th May 2021 at the Canterbury Chess Club. Held in memory of the late Arie Nijman, a long time stalward of chess in Canterbury and New Zealand.
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$50 per player.
Players with GM, WG, IM or WIM titles may enter for free but the $50 entry fee will be deducted from any prizes won.
Entry Instructions
Club account for payment: 03 0802 0093915 00 (state name & “Nijman”).
Use online entry form to enter.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Friday 7th May to Sunday 9th May 2021
Venue
Canterbury Chess Club, Unit 9, 27 Tyne Street, Christchurch.
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Non-NZL players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
NZL players without FIDE ID must provide full Date of Birth.
Only first 32 player entries accepted due to space constraints.
Format
6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 5pm | Friday 7th May 2021 |
| Players Meeting | 6.30pm | Friday 7th May 2021 |
| Round 1 | 7pm | Friday 7th May 2021 |
| Round 2 | 9am | Saturday 8th May 2021 |
| Round 3 | 2pm | Saturday 8th May 2021 |
| Round 4 | 7pm | Saturday 8th May 2021 |
| Round 5 | 9am | Sunday 9th May 2021 |
| Round 6 | 2pm | Sunday 9th May 2021 |
Players who have not registered by 6.30pm may not be paired for round 1. Players should register in person where possible or by sending a text message to the organiser +64 21 1289543.
Prize giving would be after completion of Round 6 at approximately 6pm Sunday 9th May.
Half point Byes
Players may take a half point bye in any of the first four rounds. Maximum 1 half point bye per player.
Please advise about taking half point bye when entering.
Prize Fund
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $300 | $200 | $100 |
| Under 2000 | $100 | ||
| Under 1700 | $100 |
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
- The highest placed Cantabrian will be named the All Canterbury Champion.
Flights and Accommodation
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Craig Hall
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall
Results
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | |||
| 1st | 5.5/6 | CM Edward Rains | |
| 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Stephen G Lukey | |
| 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | Gavith Dharmasena | |
| Under 2000 | |||
| 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Ross Black | |
| 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Kendrick Botong Zhang | |
| 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Andrew Masters | |
| 1st equal | 3.5/6 | Karl Holdo | |
| Under 1700 | |||
| 1st | 3/6 | Kian Dharmasena |
