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"Under 18 Round Robin" & "$3000 Young Masters" Double Event

16 Apr. 2023, 12:45 - 17:45

14 May 2023, 12:45 - 17:45

18 Jun. 2023, 12:45 - 17:45

(New players must attend players' meeting from 12:00 - 12:30)

 

At MIT Innovation Node located in HKPC Academy, Kowloon Tong

        

REGISTRATION

16 April 2023

Event 1: Register here for the $3000 Young Masters

 Event 2: Register here for the Under 18 Round Robin

14 May 2023

Event 1: Register here for the $3000 Young Masters

 Event 2: Register here for the Under 18 Round Robin

18 June 2023

Event 1: Register here for the $3000 Young Masters

 Event 2: Register here for the Under 18 Round Robin

---Event 1---

The "Scholastic Chess $3000 Young Masters" is a FIDE-rated 5 round Swiss with a prize-pool of HK$ 3000. Open to a maximum of 24 eligible players.

  • Time control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move (15/10)

  • Prizes: Festival Walk Shopping Vouchers as follows:

1st - HK$ 1500​

2nd - HK$ 1000

3rd - HK$ 500

 

Eligibility - players under the age of 18**, a FIDE ID, and satisfying at least one of the following criteria:

  • ​having a published FIDE Standard or Rapid Rating,

  • having an HKCL rating of at least 1000,

  • finished top 2 in Division A of a "U18 Scholastic Chess Round Robin" tournament.  Please note a top 2 finish in Division A of our U10 Round Robin events will not meet this requirement. 

** For all tournaments, the age restrictions are as follows:

April -> players born after 1 April 2005

May -> Players born after 1 May 2005

June -> Players born after 1 June 2005

---Event 2---

The "Scholastic Chess Under 18 Round Robin" is a 5 round Round Robin where players are matched against 5 other players of similar strength. The perfect place to try out chess tournaments! Open to a maximum of 76 eligible players.

  • Time control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move (15/10)

  • Prizes: A trophy and three medals for each division:

                                    1st - Trophy and gold medal

                                    2nd - Silver medal

                                    3rd - Bronze medal

 

Eligibility - players under the age of 18**. A FIDE ID is not required.

** For all tournaments, the age restrictions are as follows:

April -> players born after 1 April 2005

May -> Players born after 1 May 2005

June -> Players born after 1 June 2005

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Event Info

Address

HKPC Academy - MIT HK Innovation Node, 1st Floor, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong.

Schedule

The 'Player & Parent Pack' will be sent out by email 2 days before the events, however, pairings are still subject to change up until the start of the event.

Registration and Fees

Enrollment in these events are limited to ensure we have adequate arbiters monitoring every game.  You may register by using the relevant registration links to the left. The registration fee is HK $450 per player per tournament. On the day registrations will not be processed.

 

Round Times (for both events running concurrently)

12:00 - 12:30          Players' Meeting (mandatory for new players)

12:45 - 13:30          Round 1

13:40 - 14:25          Round 2

14:35 - 15:20          Round 3

15:30 - 16:15          Round 4

16:25 - 17:10          Round 5

17:15 - 17:45          Awards Ceremony

Refund Policy:

Registration fees are not refundable, or transferable for withdrawals after the registration period closes 1 week prior to the event. If you plan to withdraw please notify us as soon as possible to help facilitate the smooth running of the event. Registration will not be refunded or transferred if the player is a  no-show on the day.

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