How the tournament works
There are 3 divisions:
In addition there are Primary and Secondary Girls-only categories, which depending on entries will most likely be incorporated into the above tournaments. It is expected that all Secondary Girls teams will play in the main Middle Years Division.
The “Swiss Format” ensures that all students will play against players of a similar standard; we expect both novice players and experts to enjoy a fun, learning and social experience.
All players play 7 games, regardless if they win or lose.
If a player wins a game, they score 1.0 point. In the subsequent game they play against a harder opponent. If a player draws a game, they score 0.5 points. In the subsequent game they play against a similar opponent. If a player loses a game, they score 0.0 points. In the subsequent game they play against an easier opponent.
Students from the same school will not compete against each other.
Each game will be timed, with a maximum of 25 minutes per player, per game (see Rules for Players).
At the end of the event the final placing is determined by the SUM of the top 4 players from one school. There will be individual as well as school awards presented.
- Primary (Prep-Y6
- Middle Years (Y5-9)
- Open Secondary (Y7-12)
In addition there are Primary and Secondary Girls-only categories, which depending on entries will most likely be incorporated into the above tournaments. It is expected that all Secondary Girls teams will play in the main Middle Years Division.
The “Swiss Format” ensures that all students will play against players of a similar standard; we expect both novice players and experts to enjoy a fun, learning and social experience.
All players play 7 games, regardless if they win or lose.
If a player wins a game, they score 1.0 point. In the subsequent game they play against a harder opponent. If a player draws a game, they score 0.5 points. In the subsequent game they play against a similar opponent. If a player loses a game, they score 0.0 points. In the subsequent game they play against an easier opponent.
Students from the same school will not compete against each other.
Each game will be timed, with a maximum of 25 minutes per player, per game (see Rules for Players).
At the end of the event the final placing is determined by the SUM of the top 4 players from one school. There will be individual as well as school awards presented.
Chess Clocks
All games will use chess clocks to limit the duration of each game.
Games are played with 25 minutes per player, plus a bonus 10 seconds per move.
We will be using the DGT Easy+ clocks - available for purchase from Chess World or during the event.
Games are played with 25 minutes per player, plus a bonus 10 seconds per move.
We will be using the DGT Easy+ clocks - available for purchase from Chess World or during the event.
Prizes
In the case of a tie the countback for teams is score for Top 5 players, then Top 6 players etc
Individual ties are broken by means of the Bucholtz Countback method. This is calculated as the SUM of Opponent's scores.
Individual ties are broken by means of the Bucholtz Countback method. This is calculated as the SUM of Opponent's scores.