Peter Stuart Memorial 2023
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Peter Stuart Memorial 2023
Peter Stuart Memorial 2023 (formerly North Shore Open) also incorporates this year’s edition of the North Island Championship. Held over the Matariki long weekend from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th July 2023. Peter Stuart Memorial 2023 would be played as a Swiss system tournament of eight rounds. Games have a single time control of 90 minutes per player for the game with 30 seconds increment per move.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open | |||
| North Island Champion | 1st | 7/8 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang |
| 2nd equal | 6/8 | IM Tom Middelburg | |
| 2nd equal | 6/8 | CM Alex Nagorski | |
| 2nd equal | 6/8 | Miles Lee | |
| Under 1800 equal | 4.5/8 | Yolanda Chang | |
| Under 1800 equal | 4.5/8 | Duncan McDonald | |
| Under 1800 equal | 4.5/8 | Jenny Qi | |
| Under 1800 equal | 4.5/8 | David Junyang Zhu | |
| Under 1800 equal | 4.5/8 | Preeyansh Roul | |
| Under 1520 equal | 4.5/8 | Leo Baker | |
| Under 1520 equal | 4.5/8 | Karl Holdo | |
| Upset Prize | Round 1/8 | Philip Mukkattu | |
| Upset Prize | Round 2/8 | Duncan McDonald | |
| Upset Prize | Round 3/8 | Dion A Wilson | |
| Upset Prize | Round 4/8 | Brogan Powlesland | |
| Upset Prize | Round 5/8 | Harrison Xiang Zhi Meng | |
| Upset Prize | Round 6/8 | Grayson Po'e-Tofaeono | |
| Upset Prize | Round 7/8 | Patrick Di Jiang | |
| Upset Prize | Round 8/8 | Dion A Wilson | |
| North Island Championship | |||
| North Island Champion | 1st | 7/8 | FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang |
| North Island Women's Champion | 5th equal | 5.5/8 | WCM Nadia Braganza |
| North Island Girls Champion | 5th equal | 5.5/8 | WCM Isabelle Yixuan Ning |
| North Island Boys Champion | 5th equal | 5.5/8 | Philli Park-Tamati |
| North Island Senior Champion | 5th equal | 5.5/8 | FM Leonard J McLaren |
| North Island Veteran Champion | 44th equal | 2.5/8 | J Nigel Metge |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Players who are FIDE rated under 1501 are listed on waiting list in order of application under heading “Players” in North Shore Chess Club’s webpage.
Live Game Broadcast
Boards 1 to 5 games are broadcast on Lichess. Broadcast of games are delayed by 15 minutes.
Photos available from
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$80 for entries received by 7th July 2023.
Entry numbers limited to first 50 players to enter with FIDE standard rating above 1500 only. Those who do not meet minimum rating requirements would be placed on the waiting list.
Those on the waiting list will be invited to join (and pay) at this time if there is space.
- No entries on the day of the event.
- The organisers reserve the right to refuse entries.
Entry Instructions
Cheques are no longer accepted.
Please pay online to North Shore Chess Club’s ASB Bank account 12-3008-0301266-00 (Name as ‘particulars’ and PSMO as ‘reference’). Players on the waiting list should not pay until their entry has been accepted.
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 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.
Peter Stuart Memorial 2023 also incorporates the official North Island Chess Championship 2023 of the New Zealand Chess Federation.
Dates
Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th July 2023
Venue
Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell Street, Mt Eden, Auckland.
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.
Format
8 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Players will be seeded according to the following priority of ratings that are in force at the start of the tournament:
- FIDE standard.
- NZCF Standard.
- NZCF Rapid.
- Surname alphabetical order.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Half-point Byes
A player may take a half-point bye in any one of the first 7 rounds. Notice should be given before the start of the tournament and may be given on the entry form.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Players Meeting | 9am | Thursday 13th July 2023 |
| Round 1 | 9.30am | Thursday 13th July 2023 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Thursday 13th July 2023 |
| Round 3 | 9.30am | Friday 14th July 2023 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Friday 14th July 2023 |
| Round 5 | 9.30am | Saturday 15th July 2023 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Saturday 15th July 2023 |
| Round 7 | 9.30am | Sunday 16th July 2023 |
| Round 8 | 2.30pm | Sunday 16th July 2023 |
| Prize giving | approx. 6.30pm | Sunday 16th July 2023 |
The prize giving will take place as soon as possible after the conclusion of the last round.
Prize Fund
The prize fund is $3620. (increased thanks to sponsorship!)
| Prize | NZD |
|---|---|
| First | $750 |
| Second | $500 |
| Third | $400 |
| Grade prizes | $360 |
| "100%" (bonus for 8/8) | $200 |
| Upset prizes will be distributed each round (total) | $160 |
Highest scoring North Island player(s) will be North Island Champion(s) 2023.
| Prize | NZD |
|---|---|
| Prizes for those resident in the North Island | |
| North Island Champion | $500 |
| North Island Women's Champion | $150 |
| North Island Senior Champion | $150 |
| North Island Veteran Champion | $150 |
| North Island Boys Champion (under 20) | $150 |
| North Island Girls Champion (under 20) | $150 |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Players may win Upset, 100%, and North Island prizes in addition to one major prize.
- Only one North Island prize per player.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
Chess Bookstall
There will be a chess bookstall. (more details when available)
COVID-19 Policy
Masks are strongly recommended. The FIDE requirement to shake hands will not be enforced. Food and drink should be consumed outside.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Dr. Helen Milligan
Technical Adviser: IA Keong Ang
Chief Arbiter: IA Dr. Helen Milligan
Email enquiries to [email protected]
