2011 Auckland Chess Centre Weekender
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March 2011
“Class 1″ Grand Prix Event
The Auckland Chess Centre Weekender is a seven round Swiss open tournament.
Time control: All moves in 60 minutes for the whole game plus an increment of 10 seconds per move from move one.
Venue: Auckland Chess Centre, 17 Cromwell St, Mount Eden, Auckland. [Map]
Live games. List of Players. Draws. Results. Cross Table. Standings.
More info and updates for the tournament in Notes (below).
Schedule:
| Players’ meeting | 9am | |
| 9.30 am – 12.00 pm | ||
| 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm | ||
| 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm | ||
| 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm | ||
| 9.30 am – 12.00 pm | ||
| 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm | ||
| 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm | ||
Prize-giving will follow the completion of the last game on Sunday evening.
Minimum Prize Fund:
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | |
| Open Tournament | $300 | $200 | $100 | $75 |
| Grade Prizes | First | Second | Third | |
| Under 2100 | $150 | $100 | $60 | |
| Under 1800 | $100 | $75 | $50 | |
| Under 1500 | $80 | $60 | $50 | |
Entry Details:
- All NZ players must be NZCF registered players. Unregistered NZ players can complete registration at the tournament ($20).
- Overseas players will be recognized as registered in their own country and are eligible to enter the tournament.
- Entry fee for Open Tournament: $45. No junior fee for Open Tournament.
- Cheques payable to the Auckland Chess Club.
- Mail entries to ACC Weekender, C/- M Steadman, 2/3 Rogan St, Hillsborough, Auckland.
- All mail entries must be received by 4 March 2011.
- No entries will be accepted after 9am 5 March 2011. There will be someone at the venue to accept last minute entries from 8:30am – 9am
Notes:
- For further information by email steadmanm@hotmail.com
- No Smoking will be permitted within the club rooms.
- Spectators are welcome.
- Live games. There may be up to 5 boards displaying games live online. As this is used for training purposes, there are no assurances given on quality of this experience.
- All mobile phones (and noise emitting devices) are to be turned off during play. Immediate default for players.
- Coffee & Tea are available to all players.
- There are a variety of eateries within walking distance of the Chess Centre for meals. They suit all budgets (budget to fine dining).
- Please check this page regularly. Information that may be useful to participants of the tournament will be added.
- Previous weekenders: 2009 & 2010
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