A competitive Chess Tournament just for kids ages 4 to 18. Includes Pawns, Knights and Rooks Divisions for players that haven't qualified. Lots of great prizes! The trophies are bigger and better than normal Sarapu Cup events.
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS NOW DONE DIRECTLY IN TORNELO.
Entry Fees
$75 per child 18 and Under
$90 if paid on the day
Format
9 round Swiss tournament with a time control of 20 minutes. Multiple Divisions.
The time control is longer for the Sarapu Cup Championship. This is designed to raise the level and quality of Chess played.
DIVISIONS
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 500 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.
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 500 and 700 points. If you have played in more than five Sarapu Cup's you have to play in this division or higher.
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.
Premier Division
The Premier Division for players who qualified in one of the Sarapu Cup events during the year.
To qualify for the Premier Division you must have competed in at least one event this year and:
-Came 1st or won an Age Group prize in the Central Auckland Rooks Division and scored 3 points or more or
-Came 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Rooks division at a regional Sarapu Cup (Auckland Central, Auckland North Shore, Rotorua, Wellington, Timaru or Christchurch) and scored 3 points or more or
-Competed in the Central Auckland Kings Division and came in the top 3 places with 3 points or greater
-Competed in the Kings Division of the Online Sarapu Cup and came in the top 3 places with 3 points or greater
-Completed in any Queens Cup and came in the top 3 places in the top division with 3 points or greater
NOTE: If you haven't qualified for the Premier Division, you can still play in the Open Divisions below.
Timetable
Check-in:
8:30am - 9:00am
Opening announcements:
9:00am - 9:30am
Prize-giving:
5:00pm
Tournament closes:
5:30pm
Prizes
Certificates for every player
The winner of the Premier Division has their name engraved on the Sarapu Cup Championship Trophy and attains the Chess Power Junior Master title™.
1st in each division wins a Sarapu Cup trophy to take home
2nd and 3rd win a championship medal to take home
Eligibility
The Sarapu Cup Championships is open to all players between 4 and 18. No adults are allowed to play.
Entry into the Premier Division is for players who qualified in one of the Sarapu Cup events during the year. Entry into the Pawns, Knights and Rooks divisions are unrestricted and is open to all players subject to their rating.
Rating
All games will be rated using the Chess Power ratings system with double-ratings compared with other Chess Power events.
An NZCF and FIDE rated event.
Emergency Contact
Paul Macdonald
021 0271 5577
Entry Instructions
Spaces are limited so it is important that you register for this event. Entry is made via the Tornelo system, see the link above.