International Chess Match

"The Red White & Blue Challenge"

USA, NZ, Australia, Costa Rica

​Friday January 29 / ​Saturday January 30, 2021
You are invited to join our friendly, ​International Challenge Match between all countries with Red, White and Blue flags!! So far, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Costa Rica are invited!
Australia
New Zealand
USA
Costa Rica
Saturday January 30, 2021
Saturday January 30, 2021
Friday January 29, 2021
Friday January 29, 2021
9am - 11am (Melbourne)
11am - 1pm (Auckland)
5 - 7pm (Washington DC)
4pm - 6pm (San Jose)
Event Format
  • 6 Rounds
  • Clocks with 8 min + 2 sec per move
  • Age Groups Under 8, 10, 12 and 15 (based on Year of Birth)

Team Winner
The sum of the scores of the TOP boy player and TOP girl player in EACH age division will form the final team result.
A total of 8 players' scores will be added together, with a maximum possible score of 48 points.
The highest scoring country will be declared the Champions

Certificates
All players will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in this International Challenge Match

Fair Play Regulations
In order to ensure an event with fair play and to protect players with good performances from accusations:
  • Real Names must be used during the event
  • Players must be present on Zoom at all times
  • Zoom screen name must be your real name
  • Each round a selection of players will be required to be present on Camera for the duration of their game
  • Each round a selection of players will be required to share their screen for the duration of their game
  • All games are subject to Fair Play screening analysis
  • Failure to comply with supervision requests may result in games being forfeit

Entry fee
USD$18/AUD$25/NZD 27/CRC11,000 per player
This also provides entry to a coaching room during the event where top Coaches from each country will be providing game analysis, interviews and coaching.

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