For entry forms for the teams events for Brisbane primary and high schools please click here:

high schools

primary schools

Round 2

Brisbane High Schools Championship Grade Rd 2

Brisbane High Schools Championships Open Rd 2

Primary Schools

Round 2

Brisbane Primary Schools Champ Grade Rd 2

Brisbane Primary Schools Championships Open Rd 2

Round 1 Report & results

Brisbane Inter-Schools  Finals

Results

Brisbane Primary Schools Championships - Reserves

Brisbane Primary Schools Championship Grade

Primary Schools - 15 August

High Schools - 16 August

Venue

Marymac Community Centre

616 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

(excellent venue – spacious, air-conditioned, ample parking, safe play areas)

TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS

1.   Format

Each tournament will be played as a team event in two or more divisions, Championship Division and one or more Open Divisions (depending on total number of entries). The number of players per team is normally four but teams of less than four players may enter.

The Championship Division will be limited to the top twelve teams, based on average rating of the players. All other players are eligible for the Open Division/s. The number of Open teams is unlimited. Schools will be advised beforehand if they qualify for the Championship Division.

In Term 2 (Round 2) and Term 3 (Round 3) a promotion/relegation system will apply, where the four lowest-scoring teams in the Championship will be relegated to the Open and replaced by the top four Open teams.

Each division will be played as a six-round or seven-round (seven if time permits) tournament under Swiss pairing rules (which, briefly, pair all players against different opponents from different teams each round so that, as far as possible, players on equal scores play each other and play an equal number of games with the white and black pieces).  Every team plays in every round – win or lose.

Time controls are 30 minutes per game, using chess clocks in the Championship and adjudication if necessary after 30 minutes in the Open to decide game results.

Team members must play in order of playing strength so that board prizes will be awarded correctly.

Reserves may be substituted for absent players, ensuring that teams remain in order of playing strength.

Players will score one point for a win, a half-point for a draw and zero for a loss. Team scores are the totals of points scored by team members, accumulating each round.

3.   Prizes

Team prizes – Medals for members of each team finishing first, second and third

Individual prizes – Medals for best individual performances

4.  Ratings

Division allocations will be based on the March 2005 issue of the Queensland Junior Rating List, published on the CAQ web site at www.caq.org.au. Results will be submitted for rating. The latest rating lists will be used for Rounds 2 and 3.

5.   Entry fee

$10 per player including GST. Note that the entry form is also a tax invoice – please ensure that your school bursar receives a copy to make payment.

Early-bird discount – enter all three rounds (Terms 1, 2 and 3) now for $80 per team including GST payable in advance.

.    If submitting entries after the closing date add a late fee of $10 per team.

Schools unable to pay the full entry fee may apply in writing for a reduced fee, according to circumstances. No teams will be turned away because of cost.

6.   Session times

Roll call commences at 9.00am; play commences at 9.20am.

All events will be completed by 2.30pm, with prize presentations by 2.45pm – finish no later than 3.00pm

7.  Canteen

A canteen will operate all day, offering hot and cold foods, snacks and drinks.

8.   Closing date for entries

      Closing date for entries is Friday 11 March. If submitting entries after the closing date add a late fee of $10 per team.

9.   Enquiries/entries

Ian Murray

Gardiner Chess

PO Box 5014

Mt Gravatt East  Qld  4122

Tel/fax: 3349 2745

Mobile 0412 717 053

email gardinerchess@optusnet.com.au