One of Queensland’s most prestigious weekenders!
The Nell Van de Graaff Classic is held yearly to celebrate Nell Van de Graaff and her passion for chess. This event is also unique in that whilst it is an individual tournament, players will also be able to compete as part of a team. Team rating averages must be under 1500 ACF in the Open and 850 QJ in the junior. Teams can be advised in advance, or we can help put you in a team on the day (Arbiters will work to make team averages as competitive as possible, however cannot guarantee all teams a realistic chance at team prizes).
Players must record their moves during their game.
Players must be members of the Chess Association of Queensland to participate.
2 Divisions!
Open Division (Open to adults and juniors).
Junior U1200 QJ (Players with a QJ rating under 1200).
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September
Where
William Duncan State School Hall
Cnr Alexander Drive and Explorers Way.
Entry Fee Structure
- Early: $85, Until August 31st
- Standard: $95, Until September 13th
Schedule
- Round 1: Saturday 10.00am
- Round 2: Saturday 1.00pm
- Round 3: Saturday 4.00pm
- Round 4: Sunday 9.00am
- Round 5: Sunday 12.00pm
- Round 6: Sunday 3.00pm
- Presentations: At completion of Round 6
Please note that unless requested prior, players will be paired for Round 1. Any players not at their seats within half an hour of the games commencing will be forfeited.
Time Control
60 minutes per player + 10 seconds per move
Open Prizes
- 1st – $700
- 2nd – $500
- 3rd – $300
- Rating Groups (3)
- 1st – $120
- 2nd – $80
Junior Prizes
- 1st – $200 + Trophy
- 2nd – $150 + Trophy
- 3rd – $100 + Trophy
- Rating Groups (2) – Trophy
Team Prizes (Open)
- 1st – $300
- 2nd – $200
- 3rd – $100
- Rating Group (1) – $200
Team Prizes (Junior)
- Trophies for 1st – 3rd teams
For any questions, bye requests (1/2pt byes available in rounds 1-4), please email [email protected].
