Upper Hutt Rapid 2023 is a chess tournament held over 6 rounds in the auditorium of Hutt International Boys School, Trentham.

Upper Hutt Rapid 2023

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Upper Hutt Rapid 2023

Upper Hutt Rapid 2023 is a chess tournament held over 6 rounds on Saturday 17th June 2023 in the auditorium of Hutt International Boys School, Granville Street, Trentham.

Results

Prizewinners

Position Points Player
Open
1st 5.5/6 FM Ben Hague
2nd equal 5/6 IM Russell J Dive
2nd equal 5/6 Cohen Young
4th equal 4.5/6 Ollie Archer
4th equal 4.5/6 IM Anthony F Ker
4th equal 4.5/6 Ben Thomas
4th equal 4.5/6 Edward S Lee
Under 1700 equal 4/6 Dylan E S Lee
Under 1700 equal 4/6 Aidan Malcolm
Unrated equal 4/6 Anjola Sigbeku
Unrated equal 4/6 James Mobbs
Junior
1st 6/6 Lucas Qu
2nd equal 5/6 Abigail Rowe
2nd equal 5/6 Stephen Ataalla

Vega Webpage View

Links to Vega Webpages: Open, Junior.

Entry Details

Entry Fees

Price
Adults $35
Juniors (under 18) $20

Entry Instructions

Entries prior to 3rd June 2023 would be appreciated where possible to assist with estimating numbers.

Entries close Friday 16th June 2023.

Payment to UH Chess Club, Westpac account 03 0774 0857075 00 iInclude your name & “Rapid” 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 $10.

Event Information

Summarised information available in printable brochure.

Date

Saturday 17th June 2023

Venue

Hutt International Boys School photo

Auditorium, Hutt International Boys School, Granville Street, Trentham.

Travel Arrangements

Eligibility

Upper Hutt Rapid 2023 is open to all players.

Format

6 round Swiss tournament, NZCF rated where possible.

Time Controls

25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.

Schedule

Start Time Day & Date
Players Meeting 9.40am Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 1 10am Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 2 11.20am Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 3 12.35pm Saturday 17th June 2023
Lunch Break Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 4 2.15pm Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 5 3.30pm Saturday 17th June 2023
Round 6 4.50pm Saturday 17th June 2023

Prize Fund

1st 2nd 3rd
Open $200 $120 $80
Under 1700 $50
Under 1400 $50
Junior $50

Prizes or prize money may be increased depending on entries.

Personnel

Organised by Upper Hutt Chess Club

Chief Organiser: Anthony Hughes, email: [email protected]

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