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 | |
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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 |
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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

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 | |
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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 | |
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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]