Merv Morrison Memorial 2021
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Merv Morrison Memorial 2021
Merv Morrison Memorial 2021 is a chess tournament held from Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th October 2021 at the Auckland Chess Centre.
COVID-19 Lockdown
This event has been cancelled
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$50 per player.
Entry Instructions
No entries accepted after 9am 23rd October 2021 or when full.
Only first 50 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
Club account for payment:12-3011-0713528-00 (state name & “MervM”).
Use online entry form to enter.
Event CANCELLED due to COVID-19.
Email Organiser, Mike Steadman to arrange entry fee refund.
COVID-19 Lockdown
This event has been cancelled
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th October 2021
CANCELLED due to COVID-19
Venue
Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell Street, Mt Eden, Auckland.
Book Flights, Transport and Accommodation with
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 50 fully paid 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 9.15am | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Sunday 24th October 2021 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Sunday 24th October 2021 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Monday 25th October 2021 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Monday 25th October 2021 |
Prize Fund
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $320 | $200 | $100 |
| Under 1800 | $220 | $180 | $80 |
Plus Grade Prizes to the value of $300
The Under1800 winner wins the Merv Morrison Trophy for 2021.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Players eligible for Open, Under1800, or Grade Prize, would receive the highest monetary value prize.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: IO Mike Steadman
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Results
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Results.
Photos available from
when available
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
