2016 B.C. Chess Challenge (Provincial)

2016  B.C. Chess Challenge (Provincial) 卑詩省国际象棋挑战赛-总决赛

What is Canadian Chess Challenge? Registration is now closed!

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 28^th tournament. It will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan during the Victoria long weekend (May 22-23, 2016). Team B.C. have put in strong performance over the years, we have come in second place 5 times and third 17 times. Please visit Chess’n Math Association’s website for more information about the organization: http://chess-math.org/ 

2015 Team B.C. in Canadian Chess Challenge, May 17-18 Quebec City

Who will be selected as Team B.C. members? 

The section champion (only Grade 1 to 12) of the provincial event will be invited to join Team B.C. to compete in the Canadian Chess Challenge 2016.

Provincial Organizers 

Vancouver Chess School (VCS) will be organizing the Provincial Chess Challenge. 

Team B.C. members 

Selected Team B.C. members will receive partial travel subsidies to Canadian Chess Challenge and a 1-day Team B.C. training sessions in April Active, *Apr 16 to prepare for their competition. Team BC members have the option of paying a discounted $20 entry fee to compete for the cash prize or simply join the April Active for free for the experience as they will have opportunities to play against adult players and have their games analyzed afterwards. (Please note that no cash prize will be granted for participants with free entrance). All Team B.C. members are also invited to do further practices by playing in our Monthly Active (*Mar 12 & May 14 only) at a discounted entry fee of $20 instead of $30. *Date changed

Sponsors 

Any donation and sponsorship are welcome. This year, the goal of our donation funds is to financially support Team B.C. members and coaches to attend the Canadian Chess Challenge in Regina. (Roundtrip ticket to Regina is estimated at $500 and accommodation is about $50 (SGLB) per day at campus plus cost of food)

Location:  Vancouver Chess School  

Columbia College  438 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver

*For any enquiry, please contact VCS. DO NOT call Columbia College

*Door opens at 10:00 am only. Tournament hall is located on the 3rd floor, room 320-330

*Street parking and underground parking ($2 per hour). Parkade elevator is locked. Please enter College from front entrance.

*Note no "U-turn" is allowed on Terminal Avenue. 

Bye Request 轮空要求 :  

If you cannot attend all 5 rounds, maximum of 2 zero point byes is allowed. Request must be made at least ½ hour before the round starts.  

如果你不能参加所有5个回合，你必须在赛前半小时请求不超过2次零分轮空。 

Others: 

• Playing up a section is not allowed  跳组是不允许的。

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

• Chess notation is recommended. Please bring your own scorebook and pencils   建议作象棋记录。请自备象棋记录本和笔。

• Chess sets and clocks are provided  提供象棋和棋钟。

   

  Check in Time  报到时间:  No Check in is required. We will post the pairing outside the tournament rooms. Please check the pairing sheet for your board number and your colour. Report to your section (organized by Grades) when doors open. Round 1 will start at 10:30am. Please be punctual.  We will start the clock at assigned round time. 

Individual Tie Breaker  个人决胜局:

1. Direct Encounter (Head to Head)

2. Cumulative score 

3. Opposition cumulative score

*Round Robin sections: 1. Head to head 2. SonneBorne-Berger

*In the event of a tie for first place there will be a playoff game between the two players, or the top two by computer tiebreak (as listed above) if three or more players tie for first. Time control: 5 mins + 5 sec delay. Colour to be determined by lot.

Special Note: 

Parents must take full responsibility for the well-being of their children. All parents and players must stay inside a designated room (skittles room) before and after each round. No parents or children are allowed outside the skittles room. We would suggest you to bring your own chess set or other board games or playing cards, etc., to keep the children entertained. We will not be responsible and cannot be held liable to the safety of your children. Please make sensible arrangement according to your children's maturity level. Please note that there is no Wi-Fi service at the tournament site.

We made a decision that the following players in their grades can skip regional events and automatically join the provincial.  

Questions & Answers  问题解答: 

1. What if I am late? Can I request for a bye?

The clock will start counting down when the game begins at assigned round time. If you are late, you will lose on time. If you are more than 30 minutes past the game starting time, the TD may deem the game forfeit and you will receive 0 point for that round (this rule applies to all rounds). For bye request, please read above under "Bye request".

2. Are the parents allowed inside the tournament hall?

No parents are allowed inside the tournament hall during the game except 5-min picture time before each round starts. 

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

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

4. What is your cancellation policy? Any refund if my child withdraws during the tournament?

If you created a VCS account, you can cancel the registration online at least 24 hours prior to the tournament date and the system will automatically credit the fees to your balance. For those who log in as "guests", please email us to request a refund within the timeline. NO REFUND will be granted to any withdrawal during the tournament.

5. Do I need to fill in my email and phone number at the time of registration?

Please include your current email address and 2 different phone numbers at the time of registration. All players will receive their certificate through email only. We may also need to contact your regarding rating, school name, team or for emergency reason.

6. When will the tournament finish? When is the award ceremony? Can I claim my trophy before the award ceremony?

As soon as all the games are finish in all sections. We estimate the last round will be finished at around 4:00pm. We will not know the final results until all the players finish playing. Therefore we cannot give out the trophies before the award ceremony. You have an option to leave right after last round but we encourage all players to stay for the award ceremony. Your presence to support the players is greatly appreciated. 

7. Where can I find the results and event photos?

We will post the results and photos on our website after the tournament is completed.

8. How do I know if I am elected as Team B.C. members?

The section champion (Grade 1 to 12) of the provincial event will be invited to join Team B.C. to compete in the 2016 Canadian Chess Challenge. An invitation email will be sent to all the Champions before Feb 23 and your reply to accept the invitation must be received by Feb 28. In the event that the section champion declines the invitation, we will extend our invitation to the second place winner in the respective grade. *Date changed as required by Chess n Math. http://chess-math.org/regina-2016