South Island Rapid 2022
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South Island Rapid 2022
Entry Details
Entry Fees
| Before 21 Sept | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $40 |
| Junior / U20 | $20 |
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.
Date
Sunday 9th 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
6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Schedule
| Start Time | Day & Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Entries Close | 9.15am | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Players Meeting | 9.30am | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 1 | 10am | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 2 | 11.15am | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 3 | 12.30pm | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 4 | 2.15pm | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 5 | 3.30pm | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
| Round 6 | 4.45pm | Sunday 9th October 2022 |
Players must register between 8am and 9.15am on Sunday 9th October either in person or by text message or email to the organiser or not be paired in the first round.
At the venue as soon after Round 6 has been completed – approximately 5.45pm.
Prize Fund
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $225 |
| 2nd | $125 |
| 3rd | $75 |
| under 2000 | $25 |
| under 1700 | $25 |
| under 1400 | $25 |
Minimum guaranteed prize fund of $500. Final prize fund dependent on entries received.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: Richard Christie, chessventures.
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall
Results
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Results. (when available)
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games. (when available)
Photos available from
when available
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
