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The event is now complete! Scroll down for full results, photos of prizewinners, and Vega presentation.

New Initiative

North Shore Chess Club is using the bequest from Peter Stuart to promote chess, particularly junior chess.

Emphasis on Improvement

We intend to run a series of training events, of which this is the first. There are two main priorities:

First, to provide the opportunity for players to obtain or increase their standard FIDE ratings. This is of particular importance to those who have won direct titles at youth events (such as the Oceania Youth) but who have not yet reached the required rating limit.

Second, to provide instant feedback with analysis by strong players between rounds. We will guarantee the presence of strong coaches, and additionally we welcome all those with FIDE trainer licences to make use of the facilities and work with their own students between rounds. At our first event, we were delighted to have GM Dejan Bojkov (pictured) as our top coach, in addition to IM Paul Garbett (Oceania Veterans Champion), Ralph Hart (NZ Rapid Champion), CM Alphaeus Ang (NZ Junior Champion), CM Hilton Bennett, and CM Alex Huang.

An On-Going Project

Now it is time for us to assess our experiment. Feedback from participants is welcome!

Entry Fees

$55 per player.

Club account for payment:12-3008-0301266-00 (state name & “PSMTT”).

Ensure you have submitted the Entry Form, either online below or email Helen Milligan at [email protected]