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Gavin Haydn’s Memorial Checkmate Challengers 2022
July 16, 2022 - July 17, 2022
Gavin Haydn
This year’s Checkmate Championships are dedicated to the memory of Gavin Haydn. A loyal and highly regarded member of the Adelaide chess community.
In a first, both the Checkmate Open and Challengers will be FIDE Rated. And will boast a prize pool of $3,000; donated on behalf of Gavin from friends, family, and the Junior Chess League.
When:
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th of July, 2022
Venue:
The Chess Centre of South Australia,
Limited Spacing:
First 80 entries in the Checkmate events are guaranteed.
Entry Fee:
Adult – $80
Format:
Six rounds, Swiss System. FIDE rated. FIDE Rules apply.
Eligibility:
Open to all players rated below 1600 on the current FIDE and/or ACF rating list. Please contact the DOP for clarification or exemption.
Time Control:
Fischer – 60 minutes + 30 seconds a move
Prizes:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $150
Rating Bracket: $100
Top Junior: $100
Top Unrated Junior: $100
Round Times:
Saturday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM
Players may request up to ONE half point bye in Rounds 1 – 5 with prior approval from the arbiter .
Contact:
Enquiries to tournaments@sachess.org.au .
Entries will be accepted at the door up to 15 minutes before the start time, or by using the online form linked below. A printable (.pdf) version of the 2023 SACA Calendar can be found
here .
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