Canadian Chess Challenge – NL Provincial Final 2024

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The Canadian Chess Challenge NL Provincial Final 2024 will take place Saturday, March 23rd at Gonzaga High School in St. John’s.

This event is traditionally the most prestigious school chess event of the year and it is open to players from all grades in the province. There is no requirement for players to qualify through regional events this year.

Presented by the Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association (NLSCA).

Venue: Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Crescent, St. Johns NL A1B 2V2

Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2023.

Entry Fee:

  • $22.50 on-line in advance (up to 6pm on Friday March 22nd)
  • $25.00 on the door (if places still available).
  • Cash or credit/debit card accepted

Capacity: 175 players

Registration:

  • Players registered in advance are NOT required to check-in at the registration desk on the day but must arrive by 10am for the roll call.
  • Registration on the door opens 9:15 am and closes at 10:00 am.
  • Any player who is not registered (either in person or on-line) by the close of registration will miss the first round.
  • All of the main rounds should be complete by approximately 4 PM.
  • Players involved in play-off games may be required to stay after this time.

Format: 5 rounds Swiss pairing (large 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 to all school-aged players currently residing in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. There is no requirement to qualify this year,

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.

More Details: https://chess.nl.ca

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.

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 Gonzaga High School 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 https://chess.nl.ca for more information).

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