New Zealand Women’s Chess Championships 2024
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New Zealand Women’s Chess Championships 2024
Saturday 9 November – Monday 11 November 2024
Format:
NZCF and FIDE-rated 6 round Swiss, paired with Vega.
Tournament Organiser
Stuart Vogel (Club Captain/ Chairperson), M: 027 915 9805 | E: stuartvogel8@gmail.com
Time Control:
90 minutes for the game plus 30 seconds per move (90m+30s) added from move 1.
Venue:
Auckland Chinese Presbyterian Church, Level 1/25 Union Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Rating:
The tournament will be NZCF-rated and FIDE-rated. For the purposes of pairings and grade prizes, NZCF standard ratings will be used. Where players do not have a published NZCF or FIDE standard rating, the Chief Arbiter may assign a rating at their discretion.
Prizes:
Total prize fund of $1,550 is guaranteed.
- Championship – 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250
- Reserve – 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100
- Book Prizes may be awarded, eg for a best game or to the youngest player
Note: Players may only win one cash prize – prizes will be shared between eligible players on the same score. The prize fund will be increased if entries allow.
Playing Schedule:
Saturday 9 November | Check In* | 8:00 am to 8:30 am |
Saturday 9 November | Players Meeting | 8:30 am |
Saturday 9 November | Round 1 | 9:00 am |
Saturday 9 November | Round 2 | 2:00 pm |
Sunday 10 November | Round 3 | 9:00 am |
Sunday 10 November | Round 4 | 2:00 pm |
Monday 11 November | Round 5 | 9:00 am |
Monday 11 November | Round 6 | 2:00 pm |
Monday 11 November | Prize giving | After completion of Round 6 – approx. 6pm |
Note: Players who have not checked in by 8:30 am may not be paired for round one. Players should check in by arriving at the venue before 8:30 am where possible or by sending a text message to the organizer by 8:30 am (mobile number above). Entries close at 8:15 am or when the venue capacity has been reached.
Half-point Byes:
- Players may take a half-point bye in any of the first four rounds (max 1 per player) – please advise by emailing stuartvogel8@gmail.com after entering.
Website:
- Entries, pairings and results will be available as Vega files in the Calendar section at www.newzealandchess.org.nz and the Auckland Central Chess Club website www.aucklandcentralchessclub.nz.
- Accommodation information is available on the Auckland Central Chess Club website www.aucklandcentralchessclub.nz and at www.newzealandchess.org.nz.
Regulations:
Tournament regulations are on the Auckland Central Chess Club website www.aucklandcentralchessclub.nz and at www.newzealandchess.org.nz.
Entry Details:
- The entry fee is $70* for the Championship and $50 for the Reserves
. - Please note that NZ players who participate in two or more NZCF-rated tournaments in a year are required to be a member of an NZCF Affiliate or Associate Chess Club. See www.newzealandchess.co.nz for further details on how to join a chess club.
- Foreign players must have a FIDE ID prior to entering. NZ players without a FIDE ID will be assigned one by FIDE (date of birth required).
To enter:
- Use the following entry form:
- Make the Payment and email the entry form and the payment confirmation to stuartvogel8@gmail.com. We will send an email with the confirmation and the official receipt in. The payment Information is as follows.
Bank Account Name: | AucklandCentralChessClub |
Bank Account Number: | 38-9020-0207616-00 |
Reference: | WCC24 + [Your First Name + First Letter of the Surname] |
Note: Entries will be added to the Vega website noted above – please allow 2-3 business days.
Additional Details
Format - 6 Round Swiss - paired with VEGA
Time Control - 90 minutes for the game plus 30 seconds per move (90m+30s) added from move 1
Schedule
Playing Schedule:
Saturday 28 September | Check In* | 8:00 am to 8:30 am |
Saturday 28 September | Players Meeting | 8:30 am |
Saturday 28 September | Round 1 | 9:00 am |
Saturday 28 September | Round 2 | 2:00 pm |
Sunday 29 September | Round 3 | 9:00 am |
Sunday 29 September | Round 4 | 2:00 pm |
Monday 30 September | Round 5 | 9:00 am |
Monday 30 September | Round 6 | 2:00 pm |
Monday 30 September | Prize giving | After completion of Round 6 – approx. 6pm |
Note: Players who have not checked in by 8:30 am may not be paired for round one. Players should check in by arriving at the venue before 8:30 am where possible or by sending a text message to the organizer by 8:30 am (mobile number above). Entries close at 8:15 am or when the venue capacity has been reached.
Prizes
Prizes: Total prize fund of $1,550 is guaranteed.
- Championship - 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250
- Reserve - 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100
- Book Prizes may be awarded, eg for a best game or to the youngest player
Note: Players may only win one cash prize – prizes will be shared between eligible players on the same score. The prize fund will be increased if entries allow.