Latvian Rapid 2025
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Latvian Rapid 2025
Latvian Rapid 2025 comprises four separate 6 round rapid chess tournaments held on Saturday 15th March 2025 at Te Tuhi Centre of the Arts, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Results
Prizewinners
| Tournament | Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Grade | |||
| 1st equal | 5/6 | FM Daqi Mao | |
| 1st equal | 5/6 | FM Felix Xie | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Markis Yao Zen Tew | |
| Under 1900 | 3.5/6 | Junqing Jerome Tao | |
| Under 1750 equal | 3/6 | Luka Hart | |
| Under 1750 equal | 3/6 | Jeremy Xi Xu | |
| B Grade | |||
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Richard Jingjie Liu | |
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Xxavier Willoughby-Ansell | |
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Manuelito Lara | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Brayden Ross | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Oscar Cui | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Dian Guan | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Patrick Di Jiang | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Oliver Sun | |
| 4th equal | 4/6 | Antonio Krstev | |
| 4th equal and Under 1600 | 4/6 | Ta Cong Minh Nguyen | |
| 4th equal and Under 1520 | 4/6 | Rebecca Zhao | |
| C Grade | |||
| 1st | 5.5/6 | Jacob Barry | |
| 2nd equal | 5/6 | Quinn Song | |
| 2nd equal | 5/6 | Paul Yuan | |
| 4th equal | 4.5/6 | Ayaan Bhatia | |
| 4th equal | 4.5/6 | Ethan Tai | |
| D Grade | |||
| 1st | 6/6 | Dingxi (Edwin) Zhou | |
| 2nd | 5/6 | Jeremy Jinhe Ye | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Cheung Yi Zeng | |
| 3rd equal | 4.5/6 | Joshua Mayer |
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 2025 | 1st March 2025 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 | |
| D Grade | $50 | $80 |
Entry Instructions
Entries close Friday 14th March 2025.
Please pay online to the club’s Borovskis Trust bank account 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 $15.
COVID-19 Policy
Current New Zealand Covid-19 regulations / policies will apply.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Date
Saturday 15th March 2025
Venue
13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
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
Four 6 round Swiss tournaments, NZCF & FIDE Rapid rated where possible.
- A Grade, (1800 and above)
- B Grade, (1500-1799)
- C Grade, (Below 1500)
- D Grade, (Below 1200)
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 Keong Ang
Deputy Arbiter: IA Ying Wang
