Curro Chess Open Online Rapid 2023

Curro Chess Open Online Rapid 2023

When

04/11/2023    
09:00 - 18:00

Bookings

Bookings closed

Event Type

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OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS – open to learners from all schools in the country 

Sections: Format Time control
Primary school:

Under 8

5-round Rapid Swiss 20 + 5 spm
Primary school:

Under 10, 12 and 14

6-round Rapid Swiss 20 + 5 spm
High school:

Under 16 and 20

6-round Rapid Swiss 20 + 5 spm

*Organisers reserve the right to add an additional round if needed, depending on the number of participants in an age group.

** Organisers reserve the right to merge and waive criteria in all the sections

 

SCHEDULES:

PRIMARY SCHOOL:   09:30 – 13:30

HIGH SCHOOL:          13:30 – 18:30

 

AGE CATERGORIES:
Section Year of birth Section Year of birth
Under 8 2016 and later Under 14 2010 and 2011
Under 10 2014 and 2015 Under 16 2008 and 2009
Under 12 2012 and 2013 Under 20 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007

 

FAIR PLAY
  • Players may not receive ANY assistance whatsoever, including from computers/chess engines or from any other persons (i.e. parents, coaches, friends or siblings).
  • Pairings are done as per the Lichess.org pairing system and all regulations in respect to using computer assistance will be strictly monitored.
  • Cheating will be monitored by Lichess.org. Any breaches of Lichess’ terms and services within 48 hours after the event will result in automatic disqualification and investigation.
  • Please inform the chief arbiter should you suspect your opponent of breaching the fair-play spirit. Please do not message the player or comment in the tournament chat.
  • Random games will be monitored by the arbiter and their findings regarding cheating are binding.
  • Please ensure that you have a good Wi-Fi/Internet connection on the day of the tournament to ensure that your tournament experience is a pleasant one.
  • Any person found guilty of cheating will forfeit their place in the rankings and will be banned from participating in future events.
  • The organisers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this event should they consider this necessary.
  • Please use Google Chrome seeing that the Lichess.org platform is more effective while using this browser.
  • Players are not allowed to pause in-between rounds.
  • Players should not have multiple tabs open on the computer while playing the tournament.
OTHER REGULATIONS:
  • Players are only allowed to play in either Primary School or the High School section.
  • All players must be logged in to Lichess 60 minutes before the first round starts.
  • Pairings are done as per the Lichess.org pairing system.
  • Players must not log out of the tournament and must be committed to play all rounds.
  • Tie Break – Lichess Sonneborn-Berger

Contact details:

General enquiries:                                                      Mercia Addinall             mercia.a01@curro.co.za

Chess Hub & Lichess Technical support:                     Paul Wilson                  paul@chesshub.org.za

Chief Arbiter:                                                               Ricardo Minnaar             ricardo.minnaar@gmail.com

 

 

 

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.

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