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arn FIDE rating points, Grand Prix points and have fun at the 2006 Wellington Open. The winner will be crowned 2006 Wellington Open Champion and along with the winner’s purse will receive a personal trophy to keep.

The Wellington B and C grade Champions will also receive personal trophies.

The tournament will be held at Turnbull House, Bowen Street, Wellington. The central city venue, is within walking distance of most accommodation options, cafés and fast food outlets. Free parking is available on nearby Molesworth Street. Free tea and coffee will be available. To help players enjoy a sociable evening the organisers on Friday and Saturday will nominate a restaurant where those who wish to can gather for a meal.

Format

The tournament will be run as a single group Swiss. The tournament winner will be declared the Wellington Open Champion 2006. In addition the Wellington B and C Grade Champions will be decided by the highest placing players within their grades.

Prize Fund

• Late Fee: For entries not notified by 6pm on 13 April a late fee of $10.00 applies.

• Players not registered with NZCF must in addition to the entry fee pay a NZCF registration fee of $13.00 or $6.50 for juniors.

Accommodation

A range of accommodation options are available in central Wellington. 5 minutes walk from the venue is the Downtown Backpackers. In addition to the normal inexpensive backpacker style shared rooms they have reasonably priced single and twin share rooms. Mid range priced accommodation is available at the Sharella Motor Inn, 15 minutes walk away. For more luxurious surroundings the historic Tinakori Lodge is 10 minutes walk from the venue.

Contact Details

• Downtown Backpackers: Ph 04 4738482 visit www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz

• Sharella Motor Inn: Ph 04 472 3823. visit www.sharella.co.nz/location.php

• Tinakori Lodge: Phone 04 939 3478, visit www.tinakorilodge.co.nz

• Alternatively visit www.wellingtonnz.com for the range of apartment or motel accommodation that is available within walking distance.

FIDE Time Control: 1 hour 30 minutes plus 30 seconds per move

Timetable

Friday 14 April Players Meeting 9.15 am

Saturday 15 April Round 3 9.30 am Round 4 2.30 pm

Sunday 16 April Round 5 9.30 am Round 6 2.30 pm

Return entries to:
Alan Aldridge

71 Dress Circle, Newlands Wellington Ph: 04 9714874 email: alan_aldridge@paradise.net.nz

This entry form is also available from www.chess.wellington.net.nz

I would like to enter the Wellington Open Chess Championship.

I am registered with NZ Chess Federation as a current player Yes/ No

My Player Code No. is______________

Juniors: If you are a junior please give your date of birth. A junior is a player under 20 years of age as of 1st January of the tournament year. DOB_____________

Name____________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________Email_____________________________

I enclose $_______ Entry Fee I enclose $________ registration fee (If not registered)

Please make cheques out to Wellington Chess Club Inc. Entry by email is acceptable but entry fees must be paid at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of round 1.