Upper Hutt Rapid 2024
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Upper Hutt Rapid 2024
Upper Hutt Rapid 2024 is a chess tournament held over 6 rounds on Saturday 22nd June 2024 in the auditorium of Hutt International Boys School, Granville Street, Trentham.
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
| Tournament | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| All | $45 | $25 |
| UHCC members | $40 | $20 |
Entry Instructions
Entries prior to 15th June 2024 would be appreciated where possible to assist with estimating numbers.
Entries close 12pm Friday 20th June 2023.
Payment to UH Chess Club, Westpac account 03 0774 0857075 00 include 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 $15.
Event Information
Upper Hutt Rapid 2024 is a chess tournament held over 6 rounds on Saturday 22nd June 2024 in the auditorium of Hutt International Boys School, Granville Street, Trentham.
Dates
Saturday 22nd June 2024
Venue
Granville Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5019.
Travel Arrangements
Eligibility
Upper Hutt Rapid 2024 is open to all players.
Tournament A: aimed at current NZCF 1200+ ranked players looking for ranked play.
Tournament B: NZCF unrated tournament aimed at younger or newer players.
Where players do not have a published NZCF rating, the Chief Arbiter may assign a rating at his discretion.
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 | 9.30am | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 1 | 10am | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 2 | 11.20am | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 3 | 12.35pm | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Lunch | Break | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 4 | 2.15pm | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 5 | 3.30pm | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
| Round 6 | 4.50pm | Saturday 22nd June 2024 |
Prize Fund
| Tournament | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $200 | $120 | $80 |
| Under 1600 | $100 | ||
| B | $50 |
Personnel
Organised by Upper Hutt Chess Club
Chief Organiser: Anthony Hughes, email: [email protected]
