How does it work?This event is a live ONLINE tournament. All players play 7 consecutive games over one Sunday afternoon, from 1pm - 5pm, the format is the same as the School Challenge. See rules here.
How do you qualify?You can qualify in one of 3 ways:
Places will be awarded in each event in priority order as above, given time constraints. Early entry is preferred. What now?Once you've registered (click your date) and paid the $30 entry fee you will receive an email with login details and further instructions. Entry includes a 12-month subscription to www.chesskid.com, an online games and learning website.
Entry fees are fully refundable in the event of cancellation (48 hrs notice required) or unresolvable technical difficulties. Questions?Will you send us a link to the tournament page?
Yes, you will receive an email a week before your event and again a day before and a final reminder 3 hours before your event starts. This will contain a unique link to enable you to join the event. Will we need a special login? Yes, you'll get a Username and Password which is unique to you. This will let you play games online during the Finals, but also for the rest of the year! Will there be a time limit on moves or a clock? Yes, games are played with 15 minutes per player for each game. Does it start 1pm Perth time or Sydney time? All times are listed in AEST (Melbourne/Sydney time). Can we play using any browser or computer? Any desktop or laptop computer will be fine. We recommend Chrome or Firefox browsers (not Internet Explorer) for the best experience. Please don't use a tablet - I think it's possible but it seems to be missing some features. |
Max. 50 per event; register early
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What comes next?
Tera-Finals and RJ Shield Finals 2016
The National Tera-Finals (in conjunction with RJ Shield Finals) is held on:
Sunday November 27th, 2016
Queen's College, Melbourne University (www.chessfinals.com.au)
1st Place - $TBA
Runner-up $TBA
Best Primary Student $$$
Best Age Under 10 $$$
Best Age Under 8 $$$
Plus book/trophy prizes for other age-divisions, top girl prizes as well as most improved!
Sunday November 27th, 2016
Queen's College, Melbourne University (www.chessfinals.com.au)
1st Place - $TBA
Runner-up $TBA
Best Primary Student $$$
Best Age Under 10 $$$
Best Age Under 8 $$$
Plus book/trophy prizes for other age-divisions, top girl prizes as well as most improved!