South Island Championships 2022
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South Island Championships 2022
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7/8 | FM Ben Hague |
| 2nd | 6.5/8 | CM Felix Xie |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | CM David Cilia Vincenti |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | Zachary Yu |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | Hao Tang |
| Joint South Island Champion | 5.5/8 | Nick Cummings |
| Joint South Island Champion | 5.5/8 | Matthew David McNabb |
| Joint South Island Champion | 5.5/8 | Romero Suggate |
| Under 2000 1st equal | 5/8 | Briene Membrere |
| Under 2000 1st equal | 5/8 | Weiyang (Cadence) Yu |
| Under 1700 1st | 5/8 | Ryan Hwang |
| Under 1700 2nd equal | 4.5/8 | Matt Williams |
| Under 1700 2nd equal | 4.5/8 | Rommel Ong |
| Under 1400 1st | 4.5/8 | Caolan Bolster |
| Under 1400 2nd equal | 3/8 | Tiwa Pene |
| Under 1400 2nd equal | 3/8 | Kit Zoreno |
| Under 1400 2nd equal | 3/8 | Sasandu Kiwulegedara |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpage.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games on DGT Livechess and Lichess.
Photos available from
Entry Details
Entry Fees
| Before 21 Sept | 21 Sept or later | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $80 | $100 |
| Junior / U20 | $40 | $50 |
Entry Instructions
Payment should be made via internet banking to 03-1369-0379529-00 please include your surname and ‘South Island’ as references. Entries are not confirmed until payment is received.
Use online entry form to enter.
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
Official information booklet and Southland / Fiordland Regional Information available.
Dates
Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th October 2022
Venue
Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
Book Flights, Transport and Accommodation with
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.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 7.30am | Wednesday 5th October 2022 |
| Players Meeting | 8.30am | Wednesday 5th October 2022 |
| Round 1 | 9am | Wednesday 5th October 2022 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Wednesday 5th October 2022 |
| Round 3 | 9am | Thursday 6th October 2022 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Thursday 6th October 2022 |
| Round 5 | 9am | Friday 7th October 2022 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Friday 7th October 2022 |
| Round 7 | 9am | Saturday 8th October 2022 |
| Round 8 | 2.30pm | Saturday 8th October 2022 |
Players must register between 7:30am and 8:30am on Wednesday 5th October either in person or by text message or email to the organiser or not be paired in the first round.
Prizegiving at the venue as soon after Round 8 has been completed – approximately 7:30pm. There is the possibility of a banquet dinner which would include the prizegiving, details still to be confirmed.
Prize Fund
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $350 |
| 2nd | $250 |
| 3rd | $150 |
| 4th | $100 |
| under 2000 | $75 |
| under 1700 | $75 |
Minimum guaranteed prize fund of $1000. Final prize fund dependent on entries received.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Richard Christie, chessventures.
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall
