updated 05 Sep 2016
updated 30 Aug 2016
Starting List, Pairings, Results
BlitzOpen
Organizers: The event is organized by the Singapore Chess Federation, and Serangoon CC. Played under the FIDE Laws of Chess. This is a non FIDE-Rated event.
Playing Venue: The Serangoon CC, Serangoon North Avenue 2, Singapore 555877
Closing Date:Sunday, 28 Aug 2016 by 6 pm. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Team Composition and Board Order:
Entry Fees:
*Discount is only applicable to teams with ALL members playing in BOTH events.
*Special consideration will be given to team whose members are under PA or FAS schemes. It shall be reviewed on a case by case basis. For such registrations, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
(1) RAPID EVENT
1. Categories:
The organizers reserve the right to combine sections with less than 8 teams ; changes the time control or number of rounds, and number of qualifying teams depending on number of teams in each sections.
2. Schedule:
Date | Time | Event |
03 Sep (Sat) | 1.45 pm | Team Captain to report to Chief Arbiter |
2 pm to 7 pm | Round 1 to 4 | |
04 Sep (Sun) | 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm | Round 5 to 7 |
6.45 pm | Prize Presentation |
3. Time Control & Format:
Each player shall be given 15 minutes with 10 seconds increment, starting from move 1 to complete the game. Each match shall be contested over 4 boards (games). All teams are required to complete all rounds.
4. Results & Recording:
5. Prizes:
i. Prizes shall be awarded according to the following:
ii. The top Open Team shall win the Serangoon Challenge Trophy.
iii. The top Under-10 Team shall win the David Tay's Challenge Trophy.
iv. Other category prizes as follows:
Category | Prize Category | Description |
Open Under-10 Category | Top 3 Teams | Top 3 Aggregate Team Score |
Best U-10 Boys | Awarded to Best all-Boys' team | |
Best U-10 Girls | Awarded to Best all-Girls' team | |
Top 3 School Teams | Awarded to Teams representing their schools |
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Best Family Team | Awarded to team of family members only | |
Best Racial Harmony Team |
Awarded to teams who have |
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Top U-9 Boys | Top U-9 Boys with best aggregate scores | |
Top U-9 Girls | Top U-9 Girls with best aggregate scores | |
Top U-9 Mixed | Top U-9 Mixed with best aggregate scores | |
Top U-8 Boys | Top U-8 Boys with best aggregate scores | |
Top U-8 Girls | Top U-8 Girls with best aggregate scores | |
Top U-8 Mixed | Top U-8 Mixed with best aggregate scores | |
Best Serangoon / North East Residents' Team |
Awarded to team with at least 2 members that are residents from Serangoon / North East. |
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Open Category | Top 3 Teams | Top 3 aggregate Team Score |
Top 3 School Teams | Awarded to teams formed by students of the same school |
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Best Corporate Team | Awarded to team representing business / corporate teams |
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Best Male Team | Awarded to best Male Team with the highest aggregate score |
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Best Woman Team | Awarded to best Female Team with the highest aggregate score |
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Best Racial Harmony Team |
Awarded to teams who have at least 2 different SG races in the team |
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Best Foreigner- Singaporean Integrated Team |
Awarded to the best team whom are represented by at least 2 foreigners. |
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Best Serangoon / North East Residents' Team |
Awarded to team with at least 2 members that are residents from Serangoon / North East. |
v. NTUC Vouchers shall be awarded to the Top 5 teams in the Under-10 category.
1st - $160 ; 2nd - $120 ; 3rd - $100 ; 4th - $80 ; 5th - $40
Cash Prizes shall be awarded to the Top 3 teams in the Open Category:
1st - $500 ; 2nd - $300 ; 3rd - $200
6. Other Information:
(2) BLITZ EVENT
1. Category: Open – Open to all.
2. Schedule:
Date | Time | Event |
04 Sep (Sun) | 8.45 am | Team Captains to report to Chief Arbiter |
9 am to 1 pm | Round 1 to 11 | |
1.15 pm | Prize Presentation |
3. Time Control & Format:
Each player shall be given 3 minutes with 2 seconds increment, starting from move 1 to complete the game. Each match shall be contested over 4 boards (games). All teams are required to complete all rounds.
4. Submission of Results:
5. Prizes: Prizes shall be awarded to teams with the Top 5 Aggregate Team Scores.
6. Other Information: