Event Information
Venue
Auckland Chess Centre
17 Cromwell Street, Mt. Eden, Auckland.
COVID-19 Policy
COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) for Auckland must be at Orange or Green for this event to proceed.
Auckland Chess Centre COVID-19 policies (effective 21st April 2022 onwards):
With the exception of tenants who reside in Auckland Chess Centre, the following COVID-19 policies would apply to everyone entering the property:
- Operating only in NZ Covid Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) Orange or Green. Closed in Red.
- Masks that cover the nose and mouth must be worn by everyone at all times when indoors within the property of Auckland Chess Centre.
These COVID-19 policies are to meet or exceed NZ government recommendations in order to keep everybody at Auckland Chess Centre as safe as reasonably possible.
Additionally, current New Zealand government COVID-19 regulations or policies will also apply.
It is possible that any tournament may be cancelled or otherwise affected by other disruptions. Please understand the difficulties in staging events during the pandemic.
Format
Tournament between champion schools teams from the 5 (North, South, East, West, Central) Auckland interschool regions.
There is a tournament for each of the 3 divisions (Primary, Intermediate, Secondary) of 5 teams each. Total of 15 teams in 3 tournaments.
Tournaments would be run as 5 round single round robins between teams.
Teams consist of 4 players (with optional reserve)
Players must be ranked in order of playing strength within a team; the order must be declared before the start of the event and must not change during the event.
Time Control and Rating
Chess clocks are used for all games.
Games are played with rapid time control of 25 minutes each player plus 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
Games would be FIDE and NZCF rapid rated where possible. Compliance with all relevant rules and regulations is required.
Purpose
Champion teams from the 5 Auckland regions would compete with all the other teams to determine how they rank against each other. In past years the Auckland Finals champion would go on to become the National Finals champion.
Teams playing in the Auckland Finals gain valuable experience through playing under the same time control as that used in the National Final. Being held on the Wednesday just before National Finals weekend keeps this experience fresh.
Refreshments
Self service tea and coffee is available in the Auckland Chess Centre club kitchen for accompanying adults.
There is no canteen available so players would need to bring their own food and drink.
Adult supervision to purchase food from nearby shops is the responsibility of the respective teams’ accompanying adults.
Schedule
Wednesday 28th September 2022
9am till 2.30pm.
We will conclude the competition earlier if possible.
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Arrival 9am
Teams register they are present.
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Start 9:15am
Welcome, announcements and other instructions.
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Round 1 9:30am
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Round 2 10:30am
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Round 3 11:30am
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Round 4 12:30pm
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Round 5 1:30pm
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Conclusion 2:30pm
There is no prizegiving ceremony. Teams are permitted to leave as soon as all their games are over.
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Departure 2:30pm
Entry Details
Entry is FREE. There are no entry fees.
All entries will be acknowledged and listed on this webpage.
Only the champion school from one of the 5 Auckland interschool regions qualifies to enter a team. If the champion school forgoes their place, the next highest ranked school (and so forth) from the region may enter a team.
Entry Submission
Entries close Wednesday 21st September 2022. Late entries may be accepted.
Results
Auckland Interschools Chess Finals 2022
Secondary
Team
Secondary tournament details in Vega Results or Orion Webpages. (when available)
Best Individual
Board 1
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 2
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 3
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 4
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Intermediate
Team
Intermediate tournament details in Vega Results or Orion Webpages. (when available)
Best Individual
Board 1
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 2
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 3
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 4
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Primary
Team
Primary tournament details in Vega Results or Orion Webpages. (when available)
Best Individual
Board 1
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 2
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 3
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
Board 4
[Title] [Player] [(School)].
