NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2023
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NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2023
NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2023 is the first national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules. Held on Saturday 16th September 2023 at the Northcote Community Centre, corner College Road and Ernie Mays Street, Northcote.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Grade | |||
| NZ Fischer-Random Champion | 1st | 6/6 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang |
| Junior Champion | 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Felix Xie |
| Senior Champion | 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | FM Leonard McLaren |
| Under 1780 | 4/6 | Zachary Yu | |
| Under 1780 | 4/6 | William Rui Liu | |
| Under 1780 | 4/6 | Miles Lee | |
| Under 1580 | 3/6 | Xxavier Willoughby-Ansell | |
| Under 1580 | 3/6 | Samuel Moffitt | |
| Veteran Champion | 3/6 | Ceferino Isaac | |
| Women's Champion | 2.5/6 | Wanyao Sarah Sun | |
| B-Grade | |||
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Lawrence Wen | |
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Senuk Rathnayake | |
| 1st equal | 5/6 | Duncan McDonald | |
| Under 20 | 4/6 | Lucas Wang | |
| Under 12 | 4/6 | Joshua Barnes | |
| Under 12 | 4/6 | Taoran Ethan Sun | |
| Under 12 | 4/6 | Paul Yuan | |
| Under 10 | 3/6 | Mason Khong | |
| Under 10 | 3/6 | Carol Huixin Wang |
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COVID-19 Policies
- The Chief Arbiter reserves the right to exclude players who are visibly unwell (entry fees will be returned).
- Masks must be worn by everyone in the playing venue (no exceptions).
- Food and drink may not be consumed in the venue.
- The FIDE requirement to shake hands will not be enforced.
Entry Details
Entry Fees
A-grade $30 per player.
B-grade $25 per player.
GMs and IMs Free.
Family discount of $5 per entry for two or more family members.
Entry Instructions
No entries accepted after 9am 15th September 2023 or when full.
Club account for payment:12-3008-0301266-00 (state name & FRA or FRB as reference).
Use online entry form to enter.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Webpages, links available in Results section of this webpage.
Please contact us if name is not listed more than a day after submission.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2023 is the first national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules. Held on Saturday 16th September 2023 at the Northcote Community Centre, corner College Road and Ernie Mays Street, Northcote.
Date
Saturday 16th September 2023
Venue
Northcote Community Centre, corner College Road/Ernie Mays Street.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all chess players.
Format
There will be two six-round Swisses. The A-grade is restricted to players familiar with Fischer-Random (Chess 960) rules; the B-grade is open to less experienced players (the Organisers reserve the right to move a player to an appropriate section). We are using FIDE rapid ratings for seeding, and will apply FIDE rapid chess rules (eg 2nd illegal move loses the game). The time control is 25 minutes for the game with 5 seconds increment per move from move one. Positions will be drawn at random and displayed. Players will be expected to set up the boards themselves, and there will be 10 minutes between the start of the round and the start of the clocks, for players to study the position (without moving any pieces).
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players meeting | 9am | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Round 2 | 11am | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Round 3 | 12.30pm | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Lunch break | Saturday 16th September 2023 | |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Round 5 | 4pm | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
| Round 6 | 5.30pm | Saturday 16th September 2023 |
The prizegiving will take place as soon as possible after the conclusion of the last round.
Prize Fund
We thank a generous anonymous sponsor for a massive contribution to the prize fund! The guaranteed fund of $1,750 will be allocated as follows:
| A Grade | B Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $400 | $250 |
| 2nd | $300 | $150 |
| 3rd | $200 | $100 |
| Grade prizes | 2x $100 | |
| Age prizes | 3x $50 |
There may be additional and/or increased prizes, depending on the number of entries.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Dr. Helen Milligan
Chief Arbiter: IA Helen Milligan
