10th Central Auckland Sarapu Cup - Cancelled
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A fun, social Chess Tournament open to all players ages 4 to 18. Held on the FIRST or SECOND SUNDAY of each month from 1pm - 5:30pm.
REGISTER NOW!
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS NOW DONE DIRECTLY IN TORNELO.
Entry Fees
$36 per entry if paying for the next event one month in advance (EARLY BIRD 10% discount) - Once registered, you cannot move your early bird fee to another event. Use it or lose it!
$40 per entry if prepaid
$50 per entry if paid on the day (LATE ENTRY)
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 $50.
Early Bird
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.
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 in our tournament management system - Tornelo.
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 550 points. If you have played in more than five Sarapu Cup's you have to play in this division or higher.
Bishops Division
The Bishops Division is for players who have played a number of tournaments and are confident players. We recommend this division for players with a Chess Power Rating of between 550 and 700 points.
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! Note: If you are one of the highest rated players in the Rooks division you may be bumped up to the Kings division.
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
Player Check-In: from 12:30pm
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 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 prizes in the Kings division.
- Rooks divison winner + Rooks division age group winners + Kings division 1st, 2nd & 3rd gain entry into the Premier 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 2021
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
Players whose scores added together across all the Sarapu Cup events they attend in the current year reach 15 points, they gain entry into the Premier Division of the Sarapu Cup Championships tournament at the end of the year.
Multipliers apply as you go into higher divisions. Pawns = 1. Knights = 1.25. Bishops = 1.5. Rooks = 1.75. Kings = 2. For example, if you score 4 points in the rooks division you will earn 4 x 1.75 = 7 magic number 15 points.
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Biggest UpsetPrizes 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Magic Number 15Players whose scores added together across all the Sarapu Cup events they attend in the current year reach 15 points, they gain entry into the Premier Division of the Sarapu Cup Championships tournament at the end of the year. |
Can't make this event?
Central Auckland Sarapu Cup events are held throughout the year every month. The events for 2021 are 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Nov. The Sarapu Cup Championship with be held on 5 Dec 2021.
Want even more Chess?
North Shore Sarapu Cup events are held every second month on the third Sunday of each month. The North Shore events for 2021 are 21 Feb, 18 Apr, 20 Jun, 15 Aug, 17 Oct and (12 Dec).
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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General Enquiries
Any general enquiries about this tournament can be sent to Paul Macdonald at paul@chesspower.co.nz or phone 021 0271 5577.
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