1st Sarapu Cup 2018 - North Shore Auckland

Sunday 25 February 2018
01:00 PM - 05:30 PM

A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players ages 4 to 18. Held on the SECOND SUNDAY of each month from 1pm - 5pm.

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If you have already registered, you can PAY HERE.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!

Format

Pawns, Knights, Bishops and Rooks Divisions - Four 6 round Swiss tournaments with a time control of 15 minutes for each player. Each game lasts 30 minutes maximum.

Kings Division - 7 round all-play-all Round Robin tournament. 15 minutes  + 5 seconds/move per player.

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Pawns Division

The Pawns Division is for players who are new to Chess and are still taking their first steps. We recommend players that have a Chess Power Rating of less than 400 points. You can only enter this division if you have played in five or less Sarapu Cup's. If this is your first Chess tournament we recommend you play in the Pawns division even if you have been playing Chess for some time. Your rating can be checked on our Ratings Search page.

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Knights Division

The Knights Division is for players who have gained some confidence in Chess, perhaps played in a few tournaments but aren't established players yet. We recommend this division for players with a Chess Power Rating of between 400 and 700 points. If you have played in more than five Sarapu Cup's you have to play in this division or higher.

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Rooks Division

The Rooks Division is designed for established players that are highly confident and have experience. We recommend the Rooks division for players with a Chess Power Rating of 700 - 900 points. You can enter the Rooks Division on request, even if your rating is below 700 points, however be prepared for some very tough games! If you wish to enter the Rooks Division, please add your request in the Additional Comments box on the registration page.

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Kings Division

The Kings Division is reserved for only the best players in Auckland. The Kings division is an all-play-all special division of just 8 players. It is a 7-round round-robin event. We pick who plays in the Kings Division by taking the top 8 players registered for this event. Typically each player will have a Chess Power Rating in excess of 900 points. We have designed this division specifically to ensure every single game is challenging. There are no weak players here.

If you are new to the Sarapu Cup check out our Sarapu Cup FAQ for all the rules and regulations. Learn about why this event is called the Sarapu Cup in the History section of the Sarapu Cup FAQ.

 

Timetable

Players’ meeting and tournament starts 1.15 p.m. Please ensure you arrive by 12:40pm at the latest for player check-in.

All players must pre-register 

Players who attend the event and do not pre-register will not have their place secured and will not be able to play in the 1st round.

Player Check-In: from 12:30pm

Start Time: 1:15pm
Prize Giving Start Time: 5:00pm
Finish Time: 5:30pm

 

Prizes

  • Certificates for every player in all divisions
  • 1st overall in each division wins a trophy to take home and keep. First in each Age Group and Best girl within each division wins a special medal to take home and keep
  • 1st in the Kings Divison wins a special trophy to take home and keep. 2nd and 3rd places in the Kings Division wins a special medal to take home and keep. There are no age group or Best girl prizes in the Kings division.
  • Rooks divison age group winners and Kings division 1st, 2nd & 3rd gain entry into the Championship Division of the Sarapu Cup Championship tournament at the end of the year
  • The top 3 players in the Kings Division qualify to compete in the Chess Power Champions Trophy 2018

Eligibility

The Sarapu Cup is open to all players between 4 and 18. No adults are allowed to play.

Rating

All games will be rated using the Chess Power ratings system. To check your rating visit our Ratings Search page.

 

Entry Fees

$15 per entry if paying for the next event one month in advance (EARLY BIRD)

$20 per entry if prepaid

$25 per entry if paid on the day

Payment Options

You can pay prior to the event by

  • PayPal (all credit cards),
  • Bank Transfer

Payment Options are available to you after you register. You can also pay on the day - cash only however the fee will be $25.

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Early Bird

Want a discount? Receive our early bird discount and pay only $15 if you pay one month before a tournament starts. Just enter "EARLYBIRD" on the payment page. Once registered, you cannot move your early bird fee to another event. Use it or lose it!

 

Fun Prizes

Biggest Upset

Prizes for the biggest upset in each division. e.g. A low-rated player beating a high-rated player. The Biggest Upset prize is wholly at the descretion of the Organiser.

Fastest Draw in the West™

Players set up the pieces correctly as quickly as possible - from the bag to the board. All pieces must be on the correct squares including the Queens. At least two spectators need to be present to validate the time test. The player with the fastest time on the day wins the Fastest Draw badge.

Knights Tour Challenge™

Players use a single white knight to eat all the Black Pawns. The knight is only allowed to move to a square occupied by a Pawn. The player to have the least number of Black Queens remaining wins the challenge and picks up a Knights Tour badge for their efforts.

Biggest Gainer™

A special award for the player who gains the most rating points for the whole tournament. Note this is only for players with established ratings.

Magic Number 15

When players whose scores added together across all the Sarapu Cup events they attend in a year reach 15 points, they gain entry into the Kings Championship Division of the Sarapu Cup Championships tournament at the end of the year.

Can't make this event?

Sarapu Cup events are held throughout the year on the second Sunday of every month. The events for 2018 are 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov. The Sarapu Cup Championship with be held on 9 Dec 2018.

Can't make the 1pm start time?

If you have a busy Sunday morning, we do have the option to start late. If you come in late you will receive a half-point bye for the first two rounds. Please advise us if you intend to take up this option via the comments box when you register online.

Emergency Contact

Paul Macdonald
021 0271 5577

 

Chess City Products

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On the day of the event, a number of products (Chess Sets, Books and Clocks) are available at special discounted prices for purchase from the Chess City Store. We accept Cash only on the day or we can take your order and ship the products to you at a later date.

General Enquiries

Any general enquiries about this tournament can be sent to Paul Macdonald at paul@chesspower.co.nz or phone 021 0271 5577.

Venue: Browns Bay Bowling Club Pavilion

784 Beach Rd,
Browns Bay
Auckland

You can access the Pavilion via Woodlands Crescent. Follow Beach Road, turn left at the roundabout into Woodlands Crescent. Then turn left down the driveway into Freyberg Park. Go all the way to end and turn left at the end. There is a large parking area. The Pavilion is the building on the left.

Phone: 09 478 6952

Browns Bay Bowling club

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