HKCFL Upcoming Chess Events

Hong Kong Open 2016 (FIDE rated)

Starting Monday 3^rd October and then every Monday (except 7^th November) thereafter, with last round on Thursday, 1^st December (note that every round is on a Monday except round 9 on 1^st December). There will be 9 rounds played at standard time control of 75 minutes for whole game with 30 seconds increment for every move from move 1. However, if there are any players rated above 2200 the time control shall be 2 hours for the whole game without increments, FIDE quickplay rules shall apply. To register just be present at the Committee rooms of the Queen Elisabeth Stadium on Monday, 3^rd October no later than 18:40. Latecomers shall not be paired.

Non-members must pay HKD300 to play.

Christmas Blitz 2016 (FIDE rated)

A one day event on Monday 5^th December. Registration on site (QES) from 18:30 to 18:45.

Non-members must pay HKD200 to play.

Christmas Rapid 2016 (FIDE rated)

Over 2 days in December before Christmas. To register just be present at the Committee rooms of the Queen Elisabeth Stadium on Thursday, 15^th December no later than 18:40. Latecomers shall not be paired.

Thursday 15^th December – rounds 1,2 & 3

Monday 19^th December – rounds 4,5,6 & 7

Non-members must pay HKD200 to play.

Jolimark (HK) International Open 2016 (FIDE rated and title norms)

9 rounds from 26^th to 30^th December 2016. Tentatively, venue will be at the Kung Lee College on Tai Hang Drive. Online registration open soon, watch this space.

Hong Kong National Juniors (FIDE rated – standard chess)

Over 2 days at the Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College on 7^th & 8^th January 2017. Online registration will be available in a few days.

NOTE: all these events are listed on our event calendar on the right-side column of our website.