Canadian Chess Challenge - Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Final

Canadian Chess Challenge

Newfoundland and Labrador

Provincial Final 2016

The Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association

P.O. Box 13343, Station A, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1B 4B7

Web Site: www.chess.nl.ca   Email: info@chess.nl.ca

Venue:

Hatcher House, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.

Date/Time:

Saturday, March 12^th, 2016. Registration 9 AM to 9:45 AM.

Any player who fails to register before the close of registration will miss the first round.

There will be a short lunch break during the tournament. The exact time and duration of the break will be determined on the day of the tournament and will vary among grades. Due to the high standard of play at this event, players may not request a bye during any round of this tournament.

All of the main rounds are expected to be completed by around 4 PM. Players involved in play-off games may be required to stay after this time.

Fee:

$20:00

Format:

5 rounds Swiss pairing (most sections) or round robin (small sections)     

Time Controls:

Main Rounds: 25 minutes per player per round + 5 second delay per move

Tie-break playoffs for 1st place in CCC Provincial Final will be decided by full length games (i.e., 25 min + 5s). Playoffs for 2nd & 3rd place will be 10 min + 5s.

Eligibility:

This event is open only to those who have qualified through strong play at one of the Canadian Chess Challenge 2016 Regional tournaments in the province.

Awards:

Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each grade.  Also, the top player in each grade will be invited to represent the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador as a member of the provincial team in the National Final.

Further Details:

http://www.chess.nl.ca/ccc/ 

Important Note to Parents:

All tournament participants must be supervised by a parent or designated guardian.  Neither the Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association (NLSCA) nor the College of the North Atlantic will be held responsible for the safety or behaviour of participants not actively engaged in tournament play.  The responsibility of the tournament organizers will be limited to ensuring fair competition in accordance with NLSCA tournament rules.  (See http://www.chess.nl.ca for more information).