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South Island Championship 2012 October 10th – 14th Download an entry form Registrations to date: GM Darryl Johansen (AUS) IM Gary Lane (AUS) IM Peng Kong Chan (SIN) Quentin Johnson (OT) NM Tony Dowden (NZL) Leighton Nicholls (OT) Robert Clarkson (OT) Simon Ward (CA) Ross Jackson (WE) Thorben Koop (GER) Format: NZCF and FIDE rated 9 round Swiss. NZ Master points will be awarded, and FIDE title norms possible for players meeting the required opposition. Time Control: Game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. Venue: Otago Chess Club, 7 Maitland Street, Dunedin. Prize Fund: Projected minimum $1425. Open 1st Prize $500.00 2nd $300.00 3rd $150.00 B Grade 1st Prize $125.00 2nd $75.00 C Grade 1st Prize $125.00 2nd $75.00 Best Junior Prize $75.00 Playing Schedule: Wednesday 10th October 9:30 am Players’ Meeting 10.00 am Round 1 3:00 pm Round 2 Thursday 11th October 9:30 am Round 3 3:00 pm Round 4 Friday 12th October 9:30 am Round 5 3:00 pm Round 6 Saturday 13th October 9:30 am Round 7 3:00 pm Round 8 Sunday 14th October 9:30 am Round 9 Prize ceremony to follow Entry Fees: Adult $90 Junior $70 Late Entry Fee Add $10 Deadline for Entries: Please send entry form with payment or register your interest by emailing otagochess@clear.net.nz by Monday 8th October. Pre-registered players from outside Dunedin may pay before the start of round 1 without penalty. Note: All New Zealand players must be registered with NZCF. Unregistered players will be required to pay the NZCF Registration Fee of $20 . For Further Details Contact: Quentin Johnson , FIDE International Organiser (+64) 03 473 7853, email:otagochess@clear.net.nz

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