RCC serious Juniors are urged to consider this event.

September 20, 2022 by Rohan Pyne

It is FIDE rated which means it contributes to your World Ranking. Type in “your name + FIDE rating”, and find your World Ranking as a chess player. Looks good on your CV when applying for holiday work etc.

I know it is a long way to travel but it is worth it for serious Juniors.

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2022 Burleigh Steiner Cup – FIDE Rated

From 21/10/22 to 2/12/22

Gold Coast Chess Club Inc. is proud to present the
2022 Burleigh Steiner Cup
Starts in Burleigh Heads, Friday October 21st

A 7-round Swiss tournament to commemorate Australian chess legend IM Lajos Steiner.
FIDE, ACF and QJ rated.

Eligibility:
2022 CAQ membership is required.
CAQ membership: https://caq.org.au/membership/
Players without FIDE IDs must be Australian citizens or permanent residents to enter or they will be required to request a FIDE ID be issued from their country of citizenship prior to acceptance of registration.

Entry Fees:
GCCC Members $35
Non-Members $70

REGISTER Online at:https://www.goldcoastchessclub.org/e…cup-fide-rated

Time control:
60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1

Schedule:
Round 1 6:45 pm Friday 21 Oct
Round 2 6:45 pm Friday 28 Oct
Round 3 6:45 pm Friday 4 Nov
Round 4 6:45 pm Friday 11 Nov
Round 5 6:45 pm Friday 18 Nov
Round 6 6:45 pm Friday 25 Nov
Round 7 6:45 pm Friday 2 Dec

Pairing System:
Vega using Swiss Dutch FIDE JaVaFo

Tie Break:
1.Buchholz Cut 1;
2.Buchholz;
3.Direct Encounter.
In case of a tie, the Tournament title will be decided on tie-break but all prize money for placings will be evenly split.

Forfeiture time:
30 minutes from advertised start time.

Byes:
Half Point Byes: A maximum of two half point byes only will be permitted for rounds 1 to 5.
Provisional Pairings will be published on Wednesday. Arbiter must be informed by Wednesday, 5 pm if you require a bye for the following round.

Prizes:
Total Prize Pool: $800 Prizes: 1st $250, 2nd $150 3rd $100
1st Rating Group A $100, 1st Rating Group B $100 and 1st Rating Group C $100
In the case of a tie prize money will be shared. Players are eligible for 1 prize only and will be awarded the larger prize.

Arbiters:
The Burleigh Steiner Cup will be conducted as a player arbiter event.
Head Arbiter – Mathew Smith NA Assistant Arbiters – Marek Breeden NA, Orsen Van der Byl NA

Further enquiries:
Mathew Smith – 0406 402 180
goldcoastchess@gmail.com

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