Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2023
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Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2023
Taranaki Rapid Tournament 2023 is a rapid chess tournament held on Saturday 7th October 2023 at New Plymouth Bridge Club rooms, 70 Hobson Street, New Plymouth.
Results
Prizewinners
Prizewinners would be listed here.
Vega Webpage View
Link to Vega Webpages. (when available)
Live Game Broadcast
Link to broadcast of live games. (when available)
Photos available from
(when available)
Entry Details
Entry Fees
$50 per player, $40 Juniors under 20 years old.
Entry Instructions
Closing Date for entries is Thursday 5th October 2023.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Club account for payment: 15-3942-0001596-00 (state “RAPID” for Particulars and give last name and initials as Reference).
Use online entry form to enter.
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.
Date
Saturday 7th October 2023
Venue

New Plymouth Bridge Club rooms, 70 Hobson St, New Plymouth.
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
6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF & FIDE rated where possible.
Time Controls
25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Article A.5 of the Laws of Chess will apply.
Schedule
Start Time | |
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Players' report in by | 9.40am |
Round 1 | 10am |
Morning Tea | |
Round 2 | 11.20am |
Round 3 | 12.30pm |
Lunch Break | |
Round 4 | 2.15pm |
Round 5 | 3.25pm |
Afternoon Tea | |
Round 6 | 4.45pm |
Prize giving will commence as soon as possible after the final round. Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Prize Fund
Guaranteed Prize fund of $2000, with first prize of $500.
Personnel
Chief Organiser: John Ansell
Chief Arbiter: IA Craig Hall