NZCF National Interschools Finals 2023
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- 8:30 am
- Sat 23rd September 2023

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NZCF National Interschools Finals 2023
NZCF National Interschools Finals 2023 concludes the official annual interschool chess competition by the New Zealand Chess Federation. The NZCF National Interschools Chess Finals is held over two days on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September 2023 at Saint Kentigern College, 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Orion Webpage View
Link to Orion webpages for: Secondary, Intermediate, Primary. (when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$80 per team by 1st September 2023.
$120 per team after 1st September 2023.
$120 per team “Wildcard”.
Entry Instructions
Use entry forms on links from website accessible through button below.
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
Summarised information available in printable PDF brochure. (when available)
Detailed information avaiable in NZCF Interschools Rules 2023.
Dates
Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th September 2023
Venue
Saint Kentigern College, 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland.
Travel Arrangements
Format
The event comprises three sections/divisions:
- Primary (years 1-6 students).
- Intermediate (years 7-8 students).
- Secondary (years 9-13 students).
Each section will be run as a Team Swiss with 7 rounds.
Time Controls
The time control will be 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move using digital chess clocks.
Schedule
Start Time | Date | |
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Team check-in | 9.30am | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Players assembly | 9.30am | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Round 1 | 10am | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Round 2 | 11.20am | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Lunch Break | 12.20pm | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Round 3 | 1.20pm | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Round 4 | 2.40pm | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Round 5 | 4pm | Saturday 23rd September 2023 |
Players assembly | 9.30am | Sunday 24th September 2023 |
Round 6 | 9.40am | Sunday 24th September 2023 |
Round 7 | 11am | Sunday 24th September 2023 |
Prize giving | 12.30pm | Sunday 24th September 2023 |
Personnel

Organised by Howick Pakuranga Chess Club

and Papatoetoe Chess Club
NZCF Interschool Finals Organiser: Winnie Ong
Chief Arbiter: Alex Postma