Auckland Christmas Friendship Tournament 2021
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Auckland Christmas Friendship Tournament 2021
Auckland Christmas Friendship Tournament 2021 is held at New Lynn Community Centre, New Lynn on Tuesday 21st December 2021. Players would be competing for the “Puchen Wang Cup” in a 7 round swiss system rapid tournament.
Postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Policy
COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) for Auckland must be at Orange or Green for this event to proceed. Vaccine Pass REQUIRED.
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$40 per player.
Entry Instructions
Club BNZ account for payment: 02 0168 0091321 01 (state player name & “Friendship”).
Use online entry form to confirm payment and enter.
Postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Policy
COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) for Auckland must be at Orange or Green for this event to proceed. Vaccine Pass REQUIRED.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Date
Tuesday 21st December 2021
Postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19.
Venue

45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn
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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.
Format
7 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Time Controls
15 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
Start Time | Day & Date | |
---|---|---|
Players meeting | 9.30am | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 1 | 10am | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 2 | 10.50am | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 3 | 11.40am | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 4 | 1.10pm | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 5 | 2pm | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 6 | 2.50pm | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Round 7 | 3.40pm | Tuesday 21st December 2021 |
Prize giving will be held as soon as possible after the last game is completed.
Prize Fund
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Open | $320 | $250 | $180 | $100 |
1500 to 1700 | $100 | |||
1300 to 1499 | $100 | |||
Under 1300 | $100 | |||
Unrated | $50 |
Raffle draw of boxes of chocolates for non-prize winners.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Open 1st will also be awarded the Puchen Wang Cup.
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Personnel
Acknowledgement:
The Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club is pleased to be able to organise this event on behalf of Victor and Amy Wang. Thanks are also extended to Catherine Davidson, manager Community Hub New Lynn for support with the venue and sponsorship.
Results
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Results. (when available)
Photos available from
when available
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.