NZ Fischer-Random Championship 2023 is the 1st national chess championship played according to Chess 960 rules held in Northcote, Auckland.

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

Vega Webpage View

Links to Vega Webpages: A grade, B grade.

Photos available from

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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 front exterior view

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

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