Hong Kong China Chess Federation

Caissa Youth Grand Prix cycle starts with the YGP Winter 2016 edition

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This season’s Caissa Youth Grand Prix cycle starts with the YGP Winter 2016 edition

Tournament details:

  • Playing Schedule:
    • 13 Nov Sun 2pm round 1, 4.30pm round 2
    • 27 Nov Sun 2pm round 3, 4.30pm round 4
    • 04 Dec Sun 2pm round 5, 4.30pm round 6 
  • Play tempo: 45 minutes + 30 seconds increment
  • FIDE Rated for players 1600 and below
  • FIDE Rules of Standard Chess Apply
  • Game is lost if arrival is later than 15 minutes after start of round
  • Age Categories:*
    • U8: born in 2009 and later
    • U10: born in 2007 and 2008
    • U12: born in 2005 and 2006
    • U14: born in 2003 and 2004
  • Prizes: trophies for top 3 in each age category in each YGP event
  • Grand Prix point for top 5 players
  • Player in each age category with most GP points will get fully sponsored trip to overseas prestigious youth tournament
  • Location: Caissa Sheung Wan Chess Center
  • Maximum 30 players on first come first serve basis
  • In case player has no FIDE ID, s/he needs to register at HKCFL in person with identification, e.g., by visiting Queen Elizabeth Stadium on Monday evening when HKCFL comes together.