#ChessConnectsUs – Qualification Tournament

#ChessConnectsUs - Qualification Tournament

When

17/09/2023    
16:00 - 20:00

Bookings

Bookings closed

Event Type

#ChessConnectsUs

South African Chess Hub will be hosting a qualification tournament on chess.com on Sunday, 17 September 2023 for the GM Judit Polgar #ChessConnectsUs Championship which forms part of the GM Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival!!

Tournament Information:

Date:  Sunday, 17 September 2023

Online Platform: www.chess.com

FREE ENTRY

Section Criteria When Time control Format
Open Section Open to ALL players 18:00 – 20:00 Blitz 3+2 11 Round Swiss
Youth Section Players born on or after 1/1/2005 16:00 – 18:00 Blitz 3+2 11 Round Swiss

Note: Youth players may also participate in the Open Section, but must register separately to be accepted in the team.

Registration closes on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at 11:00. No late entries will be accepted.

Prizes: 

  • The top male & female in both qualifier tournaments will be nominated to participate in the global #ChessConnectsUs Finals taking place on 14 October 2023 at 17:00 (SA time) on chess.com
  • The top male & female in both qualifier tournaments will receive a two-hour group online masterclass with GM Judit Polgar
  • Certificates for the Top 3 male and female players in each qualification tournament and best u16, u14, u12, u10 boy and girl in youth section
  • Special prizes sponsored by global organisers,  including Chess.com memberships and Chessable PRO memberships (based on the number of participants, terms and conditions apply)

Age groups:

Under 10 Born in 2014 & Later Under 14 Born in 2010 & 2011
Under 12 Born in 2012 & 2013 Under 16 Born in 2008 & 2009

Regulations:

  • Tournament WhatsApp Group:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/GvPxN5bmUjYJnxYplt1ZCE
  • Participants must join the respective chess.com teams before 13:00 on Sunday, 17 September 2023 to ensure you are paired in the first round – links will be shared on the booking confirmation email
  • Participants can join the tournament from one hour before the start time – links will be shared on the booking confirmation email
  • Chess.com tie-break system will apply. Pairings are done as per chess.com pairing system.
  • Players must play at least 5 rated games on chess.com to be able to participate in the qualifiers
  • This tournament is not Chess SA Rated
  • Players MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE whatsoever including from computers/chess engines or from any other persons (i.e. parents, coaches, friends or siblings)
  • All players must join the tournament at least 10 minutes before the start time to ensure that they are paired in the first round.
  • Prizes are subject to the chess.com fair play review
  • Official winners will be announced on completion of the chess.com fair play review which may take a few days
  • Organiser reserves the right to amend or cancel the qualifier event.
  • Winners will be announced and published on the SA Chess Hub website and social media channels and will be requested to provide a picture for marketing purposes.

Finals:

  • The top male & female in both SA Chess Hub Qualifier tournaments will be nominated to participate in the global #ChessConnectsUs Finals taking place on 14 October 2023 at 17:00 (SA time) on chess.com
  • Nominated players will be subject to a thorough fair play screening prior to the event and only will be allowed to participate if cleared by the Fair play team
  • Should a nominated player(s) not be available for the Finals or cannot comply with the requirements, the next placed player will replace the nominated player(s).
  • There will be live monitoring of the participants via Zoom in the Finals. Details will be shared with the players ahead of time.
  • Additional prizes of chess.com memberships and Chessable vouchers for top 3 players, best female, best under 1000/1300/1700/2000/2200 players.

This event forms part of the Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival 2023!  Visit https://www.globalchessfestival.com/index.php/en/ for more information.  Check the highlights from 2022:

 

Registration For Judit Polgar's #ChessConnectsUs Championship Is Open Now

 

Please log in to your SA Chess Hub profile or create a new profile for FREE to register.

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.

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