Chess n Math (CMA) Chess Challenge - B.C. Provincial

Congratulations to all the winners!

Please refer to our event page for Team B.C. information. 

Please scroll down to the "result" page for final standings.

Event photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chessinbc/sets

 

 

*Important Notice: Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, Mar 9. This is a reminder to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour.

Tie Breaker:

1. Direct Encounter (Head to Head)

2. Cumulative score

3. Opposition cumulative score 

 

In the event of a tie for first place there will be a playoff game (10 minutes + 5 second increment) between the two players, or the top two by computer tiebreak (head-to-head, cumulative score, opponent's cumulative score) if three or more players tie for first.

 

 

B.C. Chess Challenge

 

What is Canadian Chess Challenge?

The Canadian Chess Challenge, organized by Chess’n Math Association, is a national chess tournament for players from grades 1 to 12.   Each of the 10 provinces selects 12 representatives, one per grade, to participate in an intensive 9-round event over two days. Players not only compete to be the national champion, but also participate as team members to play for their provinces’ honor. The first championship was held in 1989, and this year will be the 26th tournament. It will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba during the Victoria long weekend (May 18-19, 2014). Team B.C. have put in strong performance over the years, we have come in second place 5 times and third 15 times. Please visit Chess’n Math Association’s website for more information about the organization: http://chess-math.org/   Who will be selected as Team B.C. members? The section champion (Grade 1 to 12) of this provincial event will be invited to join Team B.C. to compete in the Canadian Chess Challenge 2014.   British Columbia vs. Washington International Match   This is the 23rd year of the international match between B.C. and Washington. Two players from grade K to 12 will be selected to participate in this event. The Champions of grades K -12 of B.C. Provincial Chess Challenge will be representing B.C. to play against Washington on Board 1. The Board 2 player will be the highest rated remaining player from each grade, with the highest CFC rating (or NWSRS rating, if a player does not have a CFC rating) as of Feb 28.

Provincial Organizer

Vancouver Chess School (VCS) is the organizer for the Provincial Chess Challenge.  Revenue of this event will be used to cover expenses, and support chess champions in terms of travel subsidies and training sessions. Team B.C. members will receive 3 full-day training by GM Melikset Khachiyan & FM Maxim Doroshenko to prepare for their national competition.

 

Eligibility资格:All students Grades K – 12 who scored 2.5 points or higher in the Victoria regional, Vancouver regional and Fraser Valley regional are invited to participate. Please find the list of qualified players here highlighted in red (for Vancouver & Fraser Valley Regional)

Victoria Regional:  http://victoriajuniorchess.pbworks.com/w/page/11675112/FrontPage

Vancouver Regional:  https://www.vanchess.ca/tournaments/view/id/160

Fraser Valley Regional:  https://www.vanchess.ca/tournaments/view/id/162

 

Date 日期:  Mar 9, 2014 (Sunday) 

Location 地点：The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 

7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3    Tel :(604)207-7162  

 

To register & pay online 网上注册及付费:    http://www.vanchess.ca/events

B.C. Chess Challenge, Mar 9- $30 on or before Mar 3 (early bird fee); $35 before Mar 8 by 5pm.

*Sibling discount: $5 off. Please note that there shall be no school team competition in this provincial event.

 

Format 赛制：K-12th Grades, 13 Sections. K-12年级,分十三组别。

5 rounds Regular Swiss. CMA* & NWSRS* rated. 5局瑞士赛制。CMA* & NWSRS*计分 

Please note that some groups may be combined if sections are small.  请注意如果每组人数太少，有些组别可能合并。

To check your ratings:   *CMA http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/   *NWSRS http://chess.ratingsnw.com/ratings.html         

 

Time control 时间限制：Game in 25 Minutes with 5 increments. 每场25分钟加5秒。

Bye Request:  Maximum two 0 point bye are allowed. Chess sets and clocks are provided. 提供象棋和棋钟。

 

Prizes 奖品：Trophies are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each section. 每组别的前3名将获得奖杯。

 

Time 时间:  Door opens at 9:30am on Sunday morning.  First round of play starts at 10:00am.

                       周日早上9:30开门。第一场比赛于上午10:00开始。

 

Round Time

1st round – 10:00am

2nd round – 11:15am

Lunch (12:10 – 12:35pm)

3rd round – 12:40pm

4th round – 1:45pm

5th round – 2:50pm

Awards – estimated at 4:15pm

 

Special Note:

VCS organizes the chess tournament, but we do not have resources to provide child care services, and cannot be held liable to the safety of the children.  Parents must take full responsibilities for the well-being of their children. 

From our experience, all children would require some forms of support from their parents between rounds, such as some encouraging words, arranging snack and lunch, supervising games play, making sure they attend the next round on time etc.  Please make sensible arrangement according to your children’s maturity level.

 

Organizer: Maxim Doroshenko, BCCF Junior Coordinator    

Website:  http://www.vanchess.ca/ 

Email:  vanchess@hotmail.com or info@vanchess.ca or voicemail:  (604)568-3283 (leave message only)

 

 

Q & A:

1. Who can join?

All students Grades K – 12 who scored 2.5 points or higher in one of the following events are welcome to participate.

1. Victoria regional    2. Vancouver regional   and   3. Fraser Valley regional

 

2. Is chess notation required?

Chess notation is not mandatory but the players are encouraged to do so.  Score-sheets are provided. Please bring your own pens or pencils. 

 

3. I do not have a credit card, can I pay when I arrive?

We encourage all players to register and pay online in advance.  So we can plan ahead and organize the tournament according to schedule. You can pay cash at Vancouver Chess School before the tournament date or we will have to charge $40 onsite registration. We do not accept cheques.

 

4. Will I get a refund if my child is sick?  Any refund if my child withdraws during the tournament?

Full refund is available if you cancel the registration at least 48hours prior to the tournament date. For those who have VCS online account, you can get a full refund by cancelling the tournament online within the timeline stated as above.  For those who log in as “guests”, please email us to request a refund within the same timeline.  No refund is allowed under any other circumstances after the 48 hour time line.  NO refund will be granted to any withdrawal during the tournament.

 

5. When is the first round start? What if I am late?

We schedule to start the first round at 10:00am and we will strive to start the tournament punctually. If you are late, we will give you a 0 point bye for the round that you have missed and put you on the next round (this rule applies to all rounds).

 

6. Are the parents allowed inside the tournament hall?

No parents are allowed inside the tournament hall except 5-mins picture time before Round 1 starts. 

 

7. Can I bring food or eat inside the tournament hall?

No food and other beverages are allowed inside the tournament hall. Water will be provided by the hotel. You can bring your own water bottle but we are not responsible for your belongings. Please keep the hotel clean should you wish to eat anywhere else inside the hotel premises.

 

8. Where can I get parking? Is it free?

*The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre  Richmond  has ample on-site pay parking, including an indoor 7 -level parkade.  Please note that the Executive Airport Plaza offers a special discounted parking rate of $4 inclusive of taxes to the Vancouver Chess School for the duration of the event. Please purchase your parking ticket from the hotel at check in desk.

 

9. Do the hotels offer special rate if I like to book a room?

*The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Richmondoffers a special reduced rate for the tournament. Please call (604)278-5555 or 1800-663-2878 and quote “Youth Chess Tournament” – Single or double room rate at $109 per night.

 

10. Are there any restaurants nearby the tournament venues?

The tournament venue is located in convenient location with eateries and restaurants close by. 

 

11. Will there be a skittle room available? Are chess sets provided? Any Wi-Fi service?

The hotel has given us Grand C as a skittle room. The venue operator makes a special request to parents to supervise the children so hotel guests would not be disturbed.  Please restrict your activities in the skittle room and clear out of lobby area if possible.  Please keep the premise clean and quiet. We would suggest you to bring your own chess set or other games (board games; playing cards etc)as we do not provide extra chess sets outside the tournament hall. Please note that there is no free WI-Fi service at the hotel. 

 

12. When will the tournament finish? When is the award ceremony?

As soon as all the games are finished in all sections, we estimate the tournament will finish at around 3:50pm.  Award ceremony will be held right afterwards. There will be a short meeting (about 30 minutes) regarding Team B.C. after the ceremony.  We are asking the champions of all the grades and their parents to attend the meeting. 

 

13. How do I know if I am qualified for the Canadian Chess Challenge and/or BC vs Washington Intermat?

We will notify you by email ASAP after the tournament is completed.