NZ Senior Championship 2022
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NZ Senior Championship 2022
NZ Senior Championship 2022 now also known as the Ross Spiller Memorial is held at the Howick Chess Centre, 12 Central Terrace, Howick. NZ Senior Championship 2022 is an official NZCF tournament over 6 rounds at a pace of 2 rounds per day from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August 2022.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1st and NZ Senior Champion | 5/6 | FM Leonard J McLaren |
| 2nd and NZ Veteran Champion | 4.5/6 | FM Robert W Smith |
| 3rd | 4/6 | Ralph Hart |
| Veterans prize | 3.5/6 | J Nigel Metge |
| Veterans prize | 3.5/6 | CM Paul S Spiller |
| Veterans prize | 3.5/6 | CM Hilton P Bennett |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games on DGT Livechess and Lichess.
Photos available from
COVID-19 Policy
COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) for Auckland must be at Orange or Green for this event to proceed.
COVID-19 Precautions:
Mask wearing at the venue is encouraged but not mandatory.
Hand sanitiser will be available.
Players who are feeling unwell should not attend.
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$60 per player.
Entry Instructions
Only first 26 fully paid player entries accepted due to space constraints.
Bank account for payment: 02-0168-0020937-00 (state name & “Senior”).
Use online entry form to enter.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Webpages. Link also available in Results section of this webpage.
Please eMail Paul Spiller if name is not listed more than a day after submission.
New Zealand chess players who participate in 2 or more NZCF rated events 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.
Event Information
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure.
Dates
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August 2022
Venue
Howick Chess Centre, 12 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland.
Book Flights, Transport and Accommodation with
Eligibility
Players must be over the age of 49 on 1st January 2022 (born before the year 1973).
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 26 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.
Byes
Players may request up to two half point byes but not in the last 3 rounds. Requests for byes must be notified to the arbiter & organiser at least one round in advance.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players Meeting | 9.15am | Friday 19th August 2022 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Friday 19th August 2022 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Friday 19th August 2022 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Saturday 20th August 2022 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Saturday 20th August 2022 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Sunday 21st August 2022 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Sunday 21st August 2022 |
Prize giving as soon as possible after the last round.
Prize Fund
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $250 | $150 | $100 |
| Veteran (born 1957 or earlier) |
$100 |
Prize fund is a minimum and may be higher. A number of book prizes will also be given.
Winners will have their names engraved on the official NZCF trophies and NZ Master points will also be available.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: IO Paul Spiller
Chief Arbiter: Richie Christie
