Papatoetoe Rapid 2022
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Papatoetoe Rapid 2022
Papatoetoe Rapid 2022 is a chess event incorporating the 35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open and 6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid tournaments. The tournaments are held at the Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club on:
- Saturday 3rd December 2022, 35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
- Sunday 4th December 2022, 6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Results
Prizewinners
Position | Points | Player | |
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A and B Grades | 1st | 6/6 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang |
2nd | 5/6 | Daqi Mao | |
3rd | 4/6 | William Rui Liu | |
4th equal | 3/6 | WCM Nadia Braganza | |
4th equal | 3/6 | Luna Yuexiu Xu | |
4th equal | 3/6 | Winston Weng | |
4th equal | 3/6 | Xxavier Willoughby-Ansell | |
Under 1600 | 2.5/6 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | |
Under 1500 | 2.5/6 | Ar John Guan | |
Under 1400 | 2.5/6 | Great Boyou Lau | |
C Grade | 1st | 6/6 | Markis Yao Zen Tew |
2nd | 5/6 | Max Yuehan Xia | |
3rd | 4/6 | Oliver Zhao | |
Under 1200 equal | 3/6 | Buthsara Hettiarachchi | |
Under 1200 equal | 3/6 | Paul Yuan | |
Under 1200 equal | 3/6 | James Tizard | |
Under 1100 | 3/6 | Franklyn Zhang | |
Junior Grade | 1st | 6/6 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang |
2nd equal and Under 10 medal | 4.5/6 | Max Yuehan Xia | |
2nd equal and Under 16 medal | 4.5/6 | Tejasvi Kichavadi | |
2nd equal and Under 8 medal | 4.5/6 | Great Boyou Lau | |
2nd equal and Best Girl | 4.5/6 | D P Sayuni Vonara Rehansi | |
Under 14 medal | 3/6 | Benedict Fala | |
Under 12 medal | 4/6 | Oliver Zhao |
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Entry Details
Entry Fees
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open:
- $50 per player, A Grade.
- $50 per player, B Grade.
- $40 per player, C Grade.
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid:
- $20 per player.
Family discount of $5 per player for two or more family members.
GMs and IMs free (entry fee will be deducted from winnings over $100).
Entry Instructions
All online payments and entries must be received by 5pm Thursday 1st December 2022.
Online payments only. No cheques or cash accepted.
Papatoetoe Chess Club account for payment: ASB 12-3028-0428483-00.
with OPEN A or OPEN B or OPEN C and/or JUN as Particulars, your NZCF/FIDE ID if known as Payee Code, Surname and First name as Reference.
Use online entry form to enter.
Name of player entered would be listed in Vega Results. Link also available in Results section of this webpage.
Please contact us 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 brochures for Papatoetoe Rapid and Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Dates
Saturday 3rd December 2022, 35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
Sunday 4th December 2022, 6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Venue

247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
Travel Arrangements
Car Hire with Economy Bookings
Flights and Accommodation with WayAway
Eligibility
Open to all players.
Non-NZL players must have FIDE ID issued by their chess federation.
NZL players without FIDE ID must provide full Date of Birth.
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open:
- A Grade for players rated 1800 and above.
- B Grade for players rated under 1800.
- C Grade for players rated under 1500.
The Organiser reserves the right to move players to a different tournament if they feel an inappropriate one has been entered.
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid:
- Players must be under the age of 20 years before 1st January 2022.
Format
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open, three separate 6 round swiss system tournaments.
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid, a six round swiss system tournament.
All tournaments FIDE and NZCF rated where possible.
Time Controls
All tournaments, Rapid: 25 minutes per player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Start |
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Saturday 3rd December 2022 | |
Players Meeting | 9am |
Round 1 | 9.30am |
Round 2 | 10.45am |
Round 3 | 12pm |
Lunch | |
Round 4 | 2pm |
Round 5 | 3.15pm |
Round 6 | 4.30pm |
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid | Start |
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Sunday 4th December 2022 | |
Players Meeting | 9am |
Round 1 | 9.30am |
Round 2 | 10.45am |
Round 3 | 12pm |
Lunch | |
Round 4 | 2pm |
Round 5 | 3.15pm |
Round 6 | 4.30pm |
Prizegiving as soon as possible after last game of the day is completed.
Prize Fund
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Prize |
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A Grade | |
1st | $350 |
2nd | $200 |
3rd | $120 |
4th | $80 |
Grade prizes | $100 |
B Grade | |
1st | $200 |
2nd | $120 |
3rd | $80 |
Grade prizes | $80 |
C Grade | |
1st | $120 |
2nd | $80 |
3rd | $50 |
Grade prizes | $60 |
35th Papatoetoe Rapid Open prizefund of $1640 guaranteed prizes.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No player may claim more than one monetary prize.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
- Players eligible for more then one prize in a tournament would receive the highest monetary value prize.
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid | Prize |
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Overall | |
1st | $100 plus Trophy |
2nd | $60 |
3rd | $40 |
Best Girl | $40 plus Trophy |
Age Group 1st | |
Under 18 | Medal |
Under 16 | Medal |
Under 14 | Medal |
Under 12 | Medal |
Under 10 | Medal |
Under 8 | Medal |
6th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid, additional SPECIAL PRIZES awarded.
If tied, trophies and medals are subject to tiebreaks. Each player can only win one trophy/medal.
Winners names are engraved on Junior Championship Trophy and Best Girl Trophy. Winners take home engraved miniature cups.
Please Note:
- No player may claim more than one monetary prize.
- Tie-breaks only apply to trophies and medals. Monetary prizes are combined and shared if tied.
- In the event of joint overall champions, all names are engraved on championship trophy.
- Age group medals awarded in bands, e.g. a player eligible for under 14 cannot win under 16 prize.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Stan Yee
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Arbiters: NA Stan Yee and NA Barry Hooton.