Papatoetoe Rapid 2023
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Papatoetoe Rapid 2023
Papatoetoe Rapid 2023 is a chess event incorporating the 36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open and 7th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid tournaments. The tournaments are held at the Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club on:
- Saturday 2nd December 2023, 36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
- Sunday 3rd December 2023, 7th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Vega Webpage View
Links to Vega Results. A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, Junior.
Links to Vega Webpages. A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, Junior. (when available)
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open:
- $50 per player, A Grade.
- $50 per player, B Grade.
- $40 per player, C Grade.
7th 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 entries and payments must be received by 5pm Thursday 30th November 2023.
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 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.
Dates
Saturday 2nd December 2023, 36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open.
Sunday 3rd December 2023, 7th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid.
Venue
247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
Travel Arrangements
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 2023.
Format
36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open, three separate 6 round swiss system tournaments.
7th 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
| 36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Saturday 2nd December 2023 | |
| 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 |
| 7th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid Open | Start |
|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd December 2023 | |
| 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
| 36th Papatoetoe Rapid Open | Prize |
|---|---|
| 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.
| 7th Papatoetoe Junior Rapid | Prize |
|---|---|
| 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: Barry Hooton
Chief Arbiter: IA Keong Ang
Arbiters: NA Barry Hooton
