New Zealand Chess Congress 2015

New Zealand Chess Federation Inc.
New Zealand
Chess Congress 2015
Open to all chess players, any nationality
Winners crowned New Zealand Champions
$10,000 in prizes
Organised by the
New Zealand National Chess Centre
Devonport St Paul’s, 100b Victoria Road,
Devonport, Auckland
New Zealand Open Championships
1st–9th January 2015
New Zealand Rapid Championships
Weekend of 10th–11th January 2015
New Zealand Lightning Championships
Sunday 11th January 2015
New Zealand possesses arguably the best established
National Chess Championship in the world, dating back
to 1879. For this 122nd New Zealand Chess Congress,
the charming seaside village of Devonport will play host
for the first time. Located directly across the harbour
from the Auckland CBD, Devonport is renowned for
scenic locations, superb beaches and delightful cafes. The
tournament venue will be the new National Chess
Centre at Devonport St Paul’s.
Tournament website: www.newzealandchess.co.nz
Venue information: www.nationalchesscentre.co.nz
2014 New Zealand Champion:
International Master Puchen Wang
A POISON PAWN GRAND PRIX EVENT
The 2015 New Zealand Championship is an Open tournament – giving
a unique opportunity for up-and-coming players to take on the elite of
New Zealand chess, and visiting overseas masters.
The event will be FIDE (World Chess Federation) rated.
TIMETABLE FOR 2015 NEW ZEALAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to all players of any strength. All games start 1.30pm. One game per day. Time control: 90 minutes for
first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with the addition of 30 seconds per move
starting from move one.
ROUND 1 – Thursday 1st January
ROUND 2 – Friday 2nd January
ROUND 3 – Saturday 3rd January
ROUND 4 – Sunday 4th January
ROUND 5 – Monday 5th January
ROUND 6 – Tuesday 6th January
ROUND 7 – Wednesday 7th January
ROUND 8 – Thursday 8th January
ROUND 9 – Friday 9th January (followed by Banquet and Prize-giving from 6.30pm)
ENTRY FEE $200 (plus late fee if entering after 1/11/2014). PRIZEFUND: 1st $2000, 2nd $1500, 3rd $1000,
4th $500, 5th $450, 6th $400, 7th $300. Grading Prizes: best under 2100 $600, best under 2000 $500, best
under 1900 $400, best under 1800, $350. Chess Book Grading Prizes: best under 1700, 1600, 1500. Plus daily
special prizes.
Tournament winner will be crowned 2015 New Zealand Open Champion. Top New Zealand player will be
crowned 2015 New Zealand Champion, and will have name engraved on Silver Rook trophy. Top NZ player
under 2100 will be 2015 Major Open Champion.
TIMETABLE FOR RAPID CHAMPIONSHIP
A 9 round swiss-system tournament. Time control 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Saturday 10th January: Player’s meeting 9.30am. Round 1 10am, Round 2 11.15am, Lunch break 12.30pm, Round 3 1.30pm,
Round 4 2.45pm, Round 5 4pm. Sunday 11th January: Round 6 10am, Round 7 11.15am, Lunch break 12.30pm,
Round 8 1.30pm, Round 9 2.45pm.
ENTRY FEE: $50. PRIZEFUND: 1st $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200. Grading Prizes: best under 2100 $100, best under 2000 $100,
best under 1900 $100. Chess Book Grading Prizes: best under 1800, 1700, 1600.
Tournament winner will be crowned 2015 New Zealand Open Rapid Champion.
Top New Zealand player will be crowned 2015 New Zealand Rapid Champion.
TIMETABLE FOR LIGHTNING CHAMPIONSHIP
A 9 round swiss-system tournament. Time control 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment per move from move one.
Sunday 11th January: Player meeting: 4.30pm. All rounds will start as soon as possible. Expected finish time 7.30 pm.
ENTRY FEE: $35. PRIZEFUND: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100. Grading prizes: best under 2100 $75, best under 2000 $75,
best under 1900 $50. Chess Book Grading Prizes: best under 1800, 1700, 1600.
Tournament winner will be crowned 2015 New Zealand Open Lightning Champion.
Top New Zealand player will be crowned 2015 New Zealand Lightning Champion.
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TO ENTER A TOURNAMENT: pay the entry fee by bank transfer, and e-mail
[email protected] with the following information:
NAME, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE, NZCF ID & FIDE ID (if you have one), DATE OF BIRTH.
ENTRY FEE PAYMENT: make a bank transfer to ASB 12-3198-0066163-01,
account in the name of Devonport St Paul's Ltd.
Full details can be found on the tournament website,
including the tournament regulations. A list of
accommodation options will also be published there.
Note: participants are required to be paid-up 2014
members of the NZ Chess Federation (this event is the
last in the 2014 registration year). An entrant who is
not a member may register onsite (cost $20).
www.newzealandchess.co.nz

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