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Everyone Wins!

Every player in the tournament WILL learn something, even if they don't win any games. We think they should be rewarded for that!
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Chess Challenge Prizes

School Challenge
Players win prizes as the following score is reached or passed (win = 3 , draw = 2, loss =1):
3 points                BADGE
6 points                1st Gold Spot
9 points                2nd Gold Spot
12 points              3rd Gold Spot
13 points              MASCOT
15 points              4th Gold Spot
16 points              KEYRING CHESS SET
17 points              Qualifies for MEGAFINAL
18 points              5th Gold Spot
21 points              6th Gold Spot (plus JACKPOT PRIZE)
Plus, the overall tournament winner will receive a trophy. 

Over 60 prizes are awarded (plus gold spots!) in a typical 30 player tournament. If you are running more than one tournament in your school and have more than one champion you will need to pay $9 for each additional trophy.

Certificate for every player (optional)

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MegaFinals
MegaFinals are run on weekends and it becomes the parents' responsibility to take their children to these events. There are some great trophies to be won at the MegaFinals, plus more mascots and book prizes. Players who score 15 points qualify for the TeraFinals!

TeraFinals
The TeraFinals is where the CASH prizes kick in....with over $1500 in prizes up for grabs the competition gets fierce!

1st Place  -  $500
Runner-up $200

Best Primary Student $500
Best Age Under 10 $200
Best Age Under 8 $100

More prizes for other age-divisions as well as most improved!
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Measure Progress

All players receive a chess rating - a number which measures chess skill - and an online profile so they can watch their skills improve.

Badges

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Everyone who plays at least 3 games gets a badge. This is where you put your Gold Spots!

Gold Spots

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Each time you win a game you add another Gold Spot to your badge. 

Win all your games and claim the JACK-SPOT prize!

Mascot

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Very popular collectables! Get to know the story behind each mascot. Just 2 wins is enough to get you a mascot!

Prize - Chess Set

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Scoring 15 points is not easy, it's more wins than losses. You'll be rewarded with your very own mini-chess-set!

Qualify for MegaFinals

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You proved yourself at school-level. But, this is just the start of your journey - how far can you go?

JackSpot Prize

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Can you win all your games and collect all 6 Gold Spots? If so, you win a Mystery Prize - the JACKSPOT prize!

Champion Trophy

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The overall winner of each tournament receives a Chess Challenge Champion Trophy!

EQUIPMENT SPONSOR

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Does your school need more chess sets?

Do you want to use clocks and make it a really "professional" tournament?

www.GiantChess.com.au for the guaranteed lowest prices on chess sets for schools.

COACHING SPONSOR

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For coaching, clubs and tournaments. Chess Kids is the largest chess coaching organisation in Australia and runs monthly tournaments for kids.

www.chesskids.com.au

  • Chess Challenge
  • RUNNING A TOURNAMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL
    • HOW TO RUN A TOURNAMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL
    • Teacher Tutorials
    • Chess Mascots
  • Learn Chess
    • Beginner Lessons
    • Advanced Lessons
  • Case Studies