NZ Women’s Championships 2024
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NZ Women’s Championships 2024
NZ Women’s Championship 2024 is a 6 round chess tournament held from Saturday 9th to Monday 11th November 2024 at Auckland Chinese Presbyterian Church, Level 1/25 Union Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Women's Champion | 1st | 5/6 | Sarah Wanyao Sun |
| 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | Emily Cathay Gan | |
| 2nd equal | 4.5/6 | Lauren Lok Jim Ng |
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Links to Vega Webpages for Championship and Reserve.
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Entry Details
Entry Fees
$70 per player.
Entry Instructions
Entries close at 8:15am Saturday 9th November 2024 or when the venue capacity has been reached.
Make payment as follows:
Bank Account Name: AucklandCentralChessClub
Bank Account Number: 38-9020-0207616-00
Reference: WCC24 + [Your First Name + First Letter of the Surname]
Use online entry form to enter.
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.
Event Information
Dates
Saturday 9th to Monday 11th November 2024
Venue
Level 1/25 Union Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all female chess 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
6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
For the purposes of pairings and grade prizes, NZCF standard ratings will be used. Where players do not have a published NZCF or FIDE standard rating, the Chief Arbiter may assign a rating at their discretion.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Check In | 8am | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Players Meeting | 8.30am | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Round 1 | 9am | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Round 2 | 2pm | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Round 3 | 9pm | Sunday 10th November 2024 |
| Round 4 | 2pm | Sunday 10th November 2024 |
| Round 5 | 9am | Monday 11th November 2024 |
| Round 6 | 2pm | Monday 11th November 2024 |
| Prize giving | approx. 6pm | Monday 11th November 2024 |
Note: Players who have not checked in by 8:30am Saturday 9th November 2024 may not be paired for round one. Players should check in by arriving at the venue before 8:30 am where possible or by sending a text message to the organizer by 8:30 am (mobile number +64 27 915 9805).
Half Point Byes
Players may take a half-point bye in any of the first four rounds (max 1 per player) – please advise by emailing [email protected] after entering.
Prize Fund
Total prize fund of $1,550 is guaranteed.
| Prize | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | $500 | $300 | $250 |
| Reserve | $250 | $150 | $100 |
Book Prizes may be awarded, eg for a best game or to the youngest player.
Note: Players may only win one cash prize – prizes will be shared between eligible players on the same score. The prize fund will be increased if entries allow.
Personnel
Organised by Auckland Central Chess Club
Chief Organiser: Stuart Vogel. (Club Captain/ Chairperson), Mobile: +64 27 915 9805 | Email: [email protected]
Chief Arbiter: IA Bruce Pollard
