Chess n Math (CMA) Chess Challenge Qualifier - Vancouver Regional

Please scroll down to the "result" page for final standings. CMA ratings: http://www.chesstalk.com/elo/pub/scr/tournois.php?no=9341 NWSRS ratings: http://chess.ratingsnw.com/report13-14/VancouverRegional.html Event photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chessinbc/sets Congratulations to those who scored 2.5 points or more! Please sign up for the B.C. Chess Challenge here  https://www.vanchess.ca/tournaments/view/id/163       Chess n Math (CMA) Chess Challenge Qualifiers  卑詩省区域性国际象棋挑战赛预选赛 Calling all grades K-12 chess players   所有K到12年级象棋手请注意

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? To determine who will represent B.C. in this historical event, we are organizing two levels of qualifying tournaments: regional and provincial.  A series of regional qualifying events in different parts of B.C. are listed as below. Players must score 2.5 points or higher in one of the qualifier events in order to qualify for B.C. Provincial Chess Challenge on Mar 9, 2014. Players can enter as many qualifiers as possible but they can only claim one trophy or medal if they are the winners of the section. The section champion (Grade 1 to 12) of the 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. Board 2 players will be the player with the highest CFC or NWSRS ratings as of Feb 28, 2014. Provincial Organizers This year, Vancouver Chess School (VCS) will be organizing the Vancouver Regional, Fraser Valley Regional event, and the Provincial Chess Challenge.  Victoria Junior Chess Society will be hosting the Victoria Regional. Revenue will be used to cover expenses, and support youth chess players in terms of travel subsidies and free 3-day training sessions for Team B.C. members to prepare for their competition.   Individual Registration   The Chess Challenge Qualifiers are open to any student in grades K to 12.   To register & pay online 网上注册及付费:    http://www.vanchess.ca/events Victoria Regional, Feb 16  - Please check Victoria Junior Chess’s website for registration details:  http://victoriajuniorchess.pbworks.com/w/page/11675112/FrontPage Vancouver Regional, Feb 16- $25 on or before Feb 6 (early bird fee);  $30 before Feb 15 by 5pm. Fraser Valley Regional, Feb 22- $25 on or before Feb 12 (early bird fee);  $30 before Feb 21 by 5pm. *Sibling discount: $5 off $40 onsite registration (cash only) – In order to start the tournaments on time, we do not encourage onsite registration.   School Team Registration A team must have at least 4 players from the same school. Top 3 winning teams for both elementary school (Grade K-7) & High school (Grade 8-12) will receive a trophy.

All registration and payment must be submitted by the school no later than Feb 11 (Vancouver Regional) & Feb 17 (Fraser Valley Regional) respectively. Please do not register online. Fees – 4 or less students in the school team - $25 per player.  5 or more students in the school team - $20 per player.Early bird or sibling discount – not applicable.

You can pay by cash, cheque or credit card at VCS on or before the deadline stated above.

Please make cheques payable to Max Chess Academy Ltd and mail it to the address here together with the players list and their school grades: Vancouver Chess School  Unit 252-4255 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 4R1.

All cheques must be received by the due dates.

 

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 seconds delay. 每场25分钟加5秒延迟。

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

 

Time 时间:  Check in time: Sunday 9:20am to 9:45am.  First round of play starts at 10:00am. 周日早上9:20到9:45报到。第一场比赛于上午10:00开始。

 

Round Time

1st round – 10:00am

2nd round – 11:05am

Lunch (12:05 – 12:25pm)

3rd round – 12:30pm

4th round – 1:30pm

5th round – 2:30pm

Awards – estimated at 3:30pm

 

Prizes 奖品：Trophies are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each section. Medals to the 4^th & 5^th place in each section.

每组别的前3名将获得奖杯。第4^th & 5^th名将得到参赛奖牌。

School Team: Trophies are awarded to the top 3 finishers for both elementary and high schools.

校队：奖杯颁发给前3名的小学和中学。

 

Qualifier 1: Victoria Regional

Date 日期:  Feb 16, 2014 (Sunday) 

Location 地点：University of Victoria, Victoria

Please check Victoria Junior Chess’s website for registration details:  http://victoriajuniorchess.pbworks.com/w/page/11675112/FrontPage

 

Qualifier 2: Vancouver Regional

Date 日期:  Feb 16, 2014 (Sunday) 

Location 地点：The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre  

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

 

Qualifier 3: Fraser Valley Regional

Date 日期:  Feb 22, 2014 (Saturday)  

Location 地点：Comfort Inn & Suites Surrey  

8255, 166 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 5R8     Tel :(604)576- 8888

 

Those who score 2.5 points or higher in any of the regional above will be qualified to participate in the B.C. Chess Challenge on Mar 9, 2014. Please check on VCS event calendar here for details of the provincial event: http://www.vanchess.ca/events

 

Special Note:

VCS will run 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? What is the minimum age? My son has learned chess only for a few months. Is he ready?

All students Grades K – 12 who have basic knowledge of chess are welcome to join. Any students aged 5 or younger will be grouped into Grade K category. It is a great learning opportunity for beginners to experience professionally run tournaments. For grades 1-12, playing up is not allowed.

 

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 don’t have a chess rating.

We will pair you up as an unrated player.  Unrated player will receive a new ID that can be used for future tournaments.   All players will receive their ratings within a week after the tournament is completed, and can be accessed online. We use CMA and NWSRS for all the qualifiers and provincial events. 

 

4. Do I have to pay any membership fees?

No membership fee is required. 

 

5. 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 except for school team registration.    

 

6. 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. 

 

7. 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). 

 

8. Are the parents allowed inside the tournament hall?

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

 

9. 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. 

 

10. 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 $4.00 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.

*The parking at Comfort Inn & Suites Surrey is free. 

 

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

*The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Richmond offers 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.

*Comfort Inn & Suites Surrey – not available 

 

12. Are there any restaurants nearby the tournament venues?

All tournament venues are located in convenient locations with eateries and restaurants close by.   

 

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

There is no designated skittle room but there are many waiting areas around the hotels. 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 are no free WI-Fi services at the hotels.   

 

14. 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 3:30pm.  Award ceremony will be held right afterwards. 

 

15. How do I know if I am qualified for the B.C. Chess Challenge?

We will notify you by email ASAP after the tournament is completed.  Therefore you must include your current email address or phone number that we can reach you at. The last day to register for the provincial event is March 8 by 5pm. Early bird discount is on or before March 3.