Latvian Rapid 2023
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Latvian Rapid 2023
Latvian Rapid 2023 comprises four separate 6 round rapid chess tournaments held on Saturday 18th March 2023 at Te Tuhi Centre of the Arts, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Results
Prizewinners
| Tournament | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Grade | |||
| 1st | 5.5/6 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | |
| 2nd | 5/6 | FM Leonard McLaren | |
| 3rd | 4.5/6 | Daqi Mao | |
| 4th | 4/6 | William Rui Liu | |
| Under 1800 and Over 1600 equal | 3.5/6 | CM Alex Nagorski | |
| Under 1800 and Over 1600 equal | 3.5/6 | Daniel-Ioan Runcan | |
| Under 1800 and Over 1600 equal | 3.5/6 | Caleb Wright | |
| Under 1800 and Over 1600 equal | 3.5/6 | CM Benjamin U Lim | |
| Under 1600 | 3.5/6 | Yolanda Chang | |
| B Grade | |||
| 1st equal | 4.5/6 | Jessie de Guzman | |
| 1st equal | 4.5/6 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | |
| 1st equal | 4.5/6 | Hayden Steele | |
| 1st equal | 4.5/6 | Henry Vital | |
| Under 1500 and Over 1350 | 4/6 | Max Yuehan Xia | |
| Under 1350 | 4/6 | Oliver Zhao | |
| C Grade | |||
| 1st | 5.5/6 | Karl Holdo | |
| 2nd | 5/6 | Oscar Cui | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Duncan McDonald | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Hamish Chan | |
| D Grade | |||
| 1st | 5.5/6 | Isaac Lobo | |
| 2nd | 5/6 | Vicky Yu | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Oscar Gu | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Kisara Hettiarachchi |
Vega Webpage View
Links to Vega Results: A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, D Grade.
Photos available from
Entry Details
Entry Fees
| Before 1st March 2023 | 1st March 2023 onwards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Masters | Free | Free | $60 deducted from prizes over $100 |
| International Masters | Free | Free | $60 deducted from prizes over $100 |
| A Grade | $60 | $90 | |
| B Grade | $60 | $90 | |
| C Grade | $50 | $80 | |
| C Grade | $50 | $80 |
Entry Instructions
Entries close Friday 17th March 2023.
Club bank account for payment: BNZ 02 0168 0091321 01 (state name & tournament choice)
Use online entry form to enter.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Results. Link also available in Results section of this webpage.
Please contact us if name is not listed more than a day after submission.
New Zealand chess players who participate in more than one NZCF rated event in a year must be a member of a chess club that is affiliated or associated with NZCF (New Zealand Chess Federation). The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club offers memberships that fulfill this requirement from just $10.
COVID-19 Policy
Current New Zealand Covid-19 regulations / policies will apply.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Date
Saturday 18th March 2023
Venue
13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
Flights and Accommodation with WayAway
Car Hire with Economy Bookings
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
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | |
|---|---|
| Players' meeting | 9am |
| Round 1 | 9.30am |
| Round 2 | 10.45am |
| Round 3 | 12pm |
| Lunch Break | 1pm |
| Round 4 | 1.30pm |
| Round 5 | 2.45pm |
| Round 6 | 4pm |
Lunch after Round 3, between 1pm and 1.30pm approx.
Prize giving approx. 5.30pm.
Prize Fund
| A Grade | B Grade | C Grade | D Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $750 | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| 2nd | $500 | $350 | $250 | $150 |
| 3rd | $350 | $250 | $150 | $100 |
| 4th | $200 | $150 | $100 | $50 |
| Grade prizes | 2x $100 | 2x $75 |
Other grade prizes may be awarded dependent upon entries.
PLEASE NOTE: No player may claim more than one prize.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Ludi Zhang
Chief Arbiter: IA Bob Gibbons
Deputy Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
