South Island Championships 2024
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South Island Championships 2024
South Island Championships 2024 is an official NZCF chess championships held at the Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre. The tournament has 8 rounds and is scheduled from Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th July 2024.
Results
Prizewinners
| Position | Points | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Island Champion | 1st | 7/8 | FM Roger I Nokes |
| 2nd | 6.5/8 | CM Edward Rains | |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | Anthony L Carpinter | |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | Nick Cummings | |
| 3rd equal, 1st under 2000 |
6/8 | Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker | |
| 3rd equal | 6/8 | FM Stephen G Lukey | |
| 2nd equal under 2000 | 5/8 | Dion A Wilson | |
| 2nd equal under 2000 | 5/8 | Matthew Ashton | |
| 2nd equal under 2000 | 5/8 | Andrew D Masters | |
| 2nd equal under 2000 | 5/8 | Karl Holdo | |
| 2nd equal under 2000 | 5/8 | Andrea Rivas Villanueva | |
| 1st equal under 1700 | 4.5/8 | Adam Harris | |
| 1st equal under 1700 | 4.5/8 | Tony Norriss | |
| 1st equal under 1400 | 3.5/8 | Shihiran Samarawickrama | |
| 1st equal under 1400 | 3.5/8 | Shayan Samarawickrama | |
| 1st under 14 and under 1400 |
3.5/8 | Shihiran Samarawickrama | |
| 2nd under 14 and under 1400 |
2.5/8 | Cohen Monk | |
| 1st under 12 and under 1000 |
2.5/8 | Andy Zhu | |
| 2nd under 12 and under 1000 |
1/8 | Vitali Smetanin |
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages.
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of games on Lichess with 15 minutes delay.
Photos available from
Entry Details
Entry Fees
| Before 1 July | 1 July or later | Champs and Rapid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $100 | $110 | $130 |
| Junior | $60 | $70 | $70 |
1 July 2024 or later entry fees include $10 late fee. No late fee applies if entering both tournaments.
GM/WGM/IM/WIM free if entered before 1 July 2024.
Entry Instructions
To enter, please fill in the Google Form and pay the relevant entry fee by online banking to Canterbury Chess Club with your name and ‘SouthIslands’ as the references – 03-0802-0093915-000.
Alternatively you can pay by credit card through Humanitix.
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
South Island Championships 2024 is an official NZCF chess championships held at the Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre. The tournament has 8 rounds and is scheduled from Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th July 2024. Following conclusion of the South Island Championships 2024, the South Island Rapid Championships 2024 will then be held on 14 July at the same venue.
Dates
Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th July 2024
Venue
455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Open to all chess players but title of South Island Champion goes to highest-placed New Zealand player who is a member of a South Island club (club must be a member of NZCF) or otherwise lives in the South Island for players who are not a member of any club.
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.
NZCF ratings will be used for pairings and rating-based prizes.
Time Controls
90 minutes each player plus 30 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Check in | 8am | Wednesday 10th July 2024 |
| Players Meeting | 8.30am | Wednesday 10th July 2024 |
| Round 1 | 9am | Wednesday 10th July 2024 |
| Round 2 | 2.30pm | Wednesday 10th July 2024 |
| Round 3 | 9am | Thursday 11th July 2024 |
| Round 4 | 2.30pm | Thursday 11th July 2024 |
| Round 5 | 9am | Friday 12th July 2024 |
| Round 6 | 2.30pm | Friday 12th July 2024 |
| Round 7 | 9am | Saturday 13th July 2024 |
| Round 8 | 2.30pm | Saturday 13th July 2024 |
| Prizegiving | 7pm approx. | Saturday 13th July 2024 |
Prize Fund
| Prize | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $450 | $300 | $200 |
| Under 2000 | $150 | $75 | |
| Under 1700 | $150 | $75 | |
| Under 1400 | $150 | $75 | |
| Under 14 and Under 1400 | Lesson or book | Lesson or book | |
| Under 12 and Under 1000 | Lesson or book | Lesson or book |
1st place in under 14 and under 1400 gets to choose between the prizes, 2nd place receives the other prize. Same applies for under 12 and under 1000. Thanks to
for their sponsorship.
Tournament Regulations
- NZCF and FIDE Rating: Tournaments will be NZCF-rated and FIDE-rated where possible
- Pairings and Rating-Based Prizes: NZCF ratings will be used for pairings and rating-based prizes. Players without ratings may be assigned a rating by the Chief Arbiter. The most recently published rating lists will be used.
- Multiple Prizes and Tiebreaks: Players may not win more than one cash prize in a tournament – the highest cash prize will be paid, and other prizes will be passed down to the next highest-placed player. Per NZCF regulations, titles and cash prizes will be shared by eligible players on the same score and ties will not be broken.
- Defaults: Per NZCF Regulations, default time is 30 minutes after the start of the round.
- Appeals: A player may appeal against a decision of the Arbiter in a tournament. Appeals Committees for each tournament will be appointed by the Organiser from the players.
- Appeals must be lodged in writing within 30 minutes of the end of the game (10 minutes for the South Island Rapid Championship). A fee of $50 will apply, to be refunded if the appeal is successful or otherwise at the discretion of the Appeals Committee.
- Mobile Phones / Electronic Devices: During a game, players are forbidden to have a mobile phone, electronic means of communication or any device capable of suggesting chess moves on their person
in the playing venue. Such devices may be stored in a player’s bag or jacket, which is to be left under their table or the back of their chair during the game unless permission is given by the Arbiter. Such devices are to be switched off and are not to make any noise. Breaches of this rule will result in loss of game unless the Arbiter decides otherwise. This includes smart watches but not standard analogue or digital watches. - Photos: Spectators may take photos during the first 5 minutes of a round
- Refunds: If a player withdraws prior to 10 July 2024, their entry fee will be refunded. If a player is removed from a tournament or otherwise unable to play or continue, on or after 10 July 2024, no refund will be paid. NZCF, Canterbury Chess Club, or any organiser or arbiter will not be liable for any consequential loss if the tournament is cancelled or a player withdraws or is subject to any action or penalty under NZ Law, the Laws of Chess, NZCF or FIDE Rules or Regulations, or these
tournament regulations.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Craig Hall
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall
