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Upcoming Events: 2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships, 2023 Autumn Junior Allegro and Doeberl Cup

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Emma Guo

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Feb 8, 2023, 10:57:36 PM2/8/23
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Hi all

Please find below our latest bulletin which includes information regarding upcoming events:
  • 2023 ACTJCL Membership
  • 2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships - Sunday 26 February
  • 2023 Autumn Junior Allegro - Sunday 26 March
  • 2023 Doeberl Cup: 6 - 10 April (not an ACTJCL event)

2023 ACT Junior Chess League Membership - Yearly


Membership of the ACT Junior Chess League provides a discount of $5 per tournament entry, as well as allowing you to enter a limited number of ACT Chess Association (Open) events and participate in development activities. Membership is $15 per year for a single player or $20 for a family membership.

Please also note that you must be a ACT Junior Chess League Member to participate in our junior chess clubs. 



2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships - Sunday 26 February (flyer attached)

Lightning Chess is just what you think - it's chess played at lightning speed! Each player has only 5 minutes on the clock to complete all moves. It makes Lightning Chess fast, fun, and not for the faint-hearted! Most normal rules of chess apply however if a King is left in check at the conclusion of a move (ie once a clock has been pressed) an opponent may claim a win as a consequence of an “illegal move.” Games can then be won on time, by checkmate, and as a consequence of an illegal move but not by capturing the king! All children will receive a participation ribbon.

When: Sunday 26 February 2023. Registration starts at 12:45pm and players should be ready to start at 1pm. Prize giving at around 4.30pm. 
Where: Campbell High School Hall, Treloar Crescent, Campbell 
Who: Children born on or after 1 January 2003 
Cost: $15 per child ($20 for non-members). Third and subsequent child from the same family is free


2023 Autumn Junior Allegro - Sunday 26 March (flyer attached)

This event is suitable for all eligible players who can confidently move the chess pieces around the board. Chess Clocks will be used. Participants in the event will range from potential grandmasters to (almost) complete novices. All players compete for all rounds (unless byes occur). Nobody is “eliminated” during the day. A minimum of seven rounds will be played with each player having 15 minutes to complete their moves (maximum game time 30 minutes). Players can expect to be playing against others of a similar level from the third or fourth round onwards. With trophies for the top players, and other prizes this will be a fun day for all. All children will receive a participation ribbon.

When: Sunday 26 March 2023. Registration starts at 9:45pm. Play commences 10am and prize giving at around 2:45pm. 
Where: Campbell High School Hall, Treloar Crescent, Campbell 
Who: Children born on or after 1 January 2003 
Cost: $20 per child $25 for non-members). Third and subsequent child from the same family is free


2023 Doeberl Cup: 6 - 10 April 2023 (not an ACTJCL event)


Registrations are now open for Australia's premier event of the year, the 2023 Doeberl Cup, which will run in Canberra from Thursday 6 April to Monday 10 April 2023. The competitions will be open to adults and juniors and there are various tournaments to participate in based on your level of play. If you need advice or assistance in what tournament would suit you best, please don't hesitate to contact me or the tournament organisers. 

For more information, check out the Official website here: https://www.doeberlcup.com.au/index.html and make sure you register early to ensure you secure a spot as the tournament will be extremely popular (refer to the Table below for discounts for those Under 18). In previous events, the tournament has featured some of Australia's best players and some of the world's top Grandmasters.  You can check out previous prize winners and results here https://www.doeberlcup.com.au/draws_results.html, which features many former and current ACTJCL participants/coaches.  

Division Dates Cost Requirements / Notices
Premier 6-10 April $175 (Free for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs using code Premier-Titled) Open to all players with an ACF or FIDE Rating 1900 and above.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Major 7-10 April $150 (U18: $110 using code Major-U18) Open to players with an ACF Rating below 2100 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1600.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Minor 7-10 April
 $150 (U18: $110 using code Minor-U18) Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1800 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1300. No unrated players.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Mini 7-10 April
 $150 (U18: $110 using code Mini-U18) Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1500. Unrated players accepted.
FIDE & ACF Rated
U1200s 7-8 April $60 Open to players with an ACF rating below 1200 points. Unrated players accepted.
ACF Rated
Lightning 8 April $15 (U18: $10). Free entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs. Registration & payment on the day only. No rating requirements.

* The organisers reserve the right to place players in the appropriate division based on a player's national rating (if they do not have a FIDE or ACF rating).



Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards
Emma

2023 ACT Junior Lightning Chess Championships.pdf
2023 Autumn Junior Allegro.pdf

Emma Guo

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Feb 23, 2023, 3:39:11 PM2/23/23
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Friendly reminder that we have the 2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships this Sunday. Please register for the event via TryBooking to ensure you don’t miss out! More information provided below and attached.
2023 ACT Junior Lightning Chess Championships.pdf
2023 Autumn Junior Allegro.pdf

Emma Guo

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Feb 28, 2023, 1:19:32 AM2/28/23
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In this email:
2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships - Champion Siddhant Badrinarayan 10.5/11

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships. We had a wonderful turnout and I was extremely pleased with the competitive games and fair play displayed from everyone involved. Congratulations to Siddhant Badrinarayan, who was undefeated and won the tournament convincingly with 10.5/11. The only person to take half a point from the winner was Masaki Horikawa, who finished the tournament in clear second with 9.5/11. 

I'd like to thank the wonderful parents and children who helped us setup and pack up the venue and of course to Campbell High School. A special thanks to Shriya Karthik, one of our junior coaches, who volunteered her time to help make the event run so smoothly. We really appreciate the willingness of our junior chess community to help put on these events, so thank you so much. 

Prize Winners
Champion - Siddhant Badrinarayan 10.5/11 (ANU)
Second - Masaki Horikawa 9.5/11 (Marist College Canberra)
Third - Olaoluwa Fasakin 8.5/11 (Brindabella Christian College, Norwest Campus, Charnwood)
Under 16 - Oscar Wu 8.5/11 (Canberra Grammar School)
Under 14 - Nivin Vinothkumar 6.5/11  (Monash Primary School)
Under 12 - Owen MacMullin 6/11 (Red Hill Primary School)
Under 10 - Olamide Fasakin 6/11 (Brindabella Christian College, Norwest Campus, Charnwood)
Under 8 - Max Mao 5/11 (Turner Primary School)
Best Unrated - Luigi Santiago 6/11 (Campbell High School)

The full standings are attached to this email. 
Oceania Youth and Oceania Under 20 Chess Championship 2023 11th to 15th of April (week 1 of school holidays)

The ACT Junior Chess League with the cooperation of the Oceania Chess Confederation, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE have the honour to invite all Oceania National Chess Federations and associated members to participate in the Oceania Youth and Oceania Under 20 Chess Championship 2023 to be held in Canberra, Australia from 11th to the 15th April 2023.

There shall be 7 categories with separate events for Open and Girls (in total 14 championships)
  • UNDER 8 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 10 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 12 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 14 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 16 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 18 OPEN & GIRLS
  • UNDER 20 OPEN & GIRLS
  • Each tournament will be a Swiss System with 9 rounds.
The tournament regulations and information can be found here https://actjcl.org.au/oycc2023/index.html. This is a very exciting event, with title and norm opportunities. 

All questions and enquiries should be addressed to: 

2023 Autumn Holiday Boot Camp - Monday 17th to Thursday 20th of April (week 2 of school holidays)

If you enjoy playing chess and are looking for something fun to do over the Autumn school holidays, the ACTJCL is inviting you to participate in the Autumn Holiday Boot Camp from 17 April to 20 April. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of ACT’s best coaches and experience various formats of chess conditions. New players will learn how to use clocks, and the rules of the event on the day.  Flyer and event booking link to be made available soon.

Date
Event
Time Control
Fee
Monday 17 April
Coaching and Lightning Event
5 minutes 
$50
Tuesday 18 April 
Allegro Event 
 15 minutes per move $30
Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 April
Long Time Control Event
60 minutes + 10 secs per move
$60

Prizes will be awarded on the day for the best performers and additional prizes are subject to receiving entries early. 

2023 ACT Junior Chess League Membership - Yearly

Membership of the ACT Junior Chess League provides a discount of $5 per tournament entry, as well as allowing you to enter a limited number of ACT Chess Association (Open) events and participate in development activities. Membership is $15 per year for a single player or $20 for a family membership.

Please also note that you must be an ACT Junior Chess League Member to participate in our junior chess clubs. 
2023 Autumn Junior Allegro.pdf
2023 ACT Junior Lightning Championships Standings.pdf

Emma Guo

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Mar 9, 2023, 3:39:19 AM3/9/23
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In this email:
  • Upcoming events
    2023 Autumn Junior Allegro - Sunday 26 March (flyer attached)

    This event is suitable for all eligible players who can confidently move the chess pieces around the board. Chess Clocks will be used.  Participants in the event will range from potential grandmasters to (almost) complete novices. All players compete for all rounds (unless byes occur).  Nobody is “eliminated” during the day.  A minimum of seven rounds will be played with each player having 15 minutes to complete their moves (maximum game time 30 minutes).  Players can expect to be playing against others of a similar level from the third or fourth round onwards.  With trophies for the top players, and other prizes this will be a fun day for all.  All children will receive a participation ribbon.

    When: Sunday 26 March 2023. Registration starts at 9:45pm. Play commences 10am and prize giving at around 2:45pm. 
    Where: Campbell High School Hall, Treloar Crescent, Campbell 
    Who: Children born on or after 1 January 2003 
    Cost: $20 per child $25 for non-members). Third and subsequent child from the same family is free
    How to Register: https://www.trybooking.com/CFYGE (flyer attached)
    2023 Autumn Holiday Boot Camp - Monday 17th to Thursday 20th of April (week 2 of school holidays) (flyer attached)

    If you enjoy playing chess and are looking for something fun to do over the Autumn school holidays, the ACTJCL is inviting you to participate in the Autumn Holiday Boot Camp from 17 April to 20 April. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of ACT’s best coaches and experience various formats of chess conditions. New players will learn how to use clocks, and the rules of the event on the day.  
    Where: Campbell High School Hall, Treloar Crescent, Campbell 
    Who: Children born on or after 1 January 2003 
    How to Register: https://www.trybooking.com/CGOFQ (flyer attached)


    Date
    Event
    Time Control
    Fee
    Monday 17 April
    Coaching and Lightning Event
    5 minutes 
    $50
    Tuesday 18 April 
    Allegro Event 
    		 15 minutes per move $30
    Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 April
    Long Time Control Event
    60 minutes + 10 secs per move
    $60

    Prizes will be awarded on the day for the best performers and additional prizes are subject to receiving entries early. 

    2023 ACT Junior Chess League Membership - Yearly
    2023 Autumn Junior Allegro.pdf
    2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Coaching_and_Lightning.docx.pdf
    2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_LT-Tournament.pdf
    2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Allegro.pdf

    Emma Guo

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    Mar 23, 2023, 7:54:16 AM3/23/23
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    Hi all

    In this email:

      2023 Autumn Junior Allegro - this Sunday 26 March (flyer attached)
      2023 Autumn Junior Allegro.pdf
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Coaching_and_Lightning.docx.pdf
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_LT-Tournament.pdf
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Allegro.pdf

      Emma Guo

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      Apr 2, 2023, 12:33:12 AM4/2/23
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      In this email:
      • RESULTS - 2023 Autumn Allegro - Congratulation Masaki Horikawa 7/7 
      • Other upcoming events
        • Free lecture for ACTJCL members - Grandmaster Samy Shoker (Egypt) - Friday 7th of April 

      2023 Autumn Junior Allegro - this Sunday 26 March (flyer attached)

      Last Sunday, the ACTJCL hosted nearly 60 participants at the Autumn Junior Allegro at Campbell High School. The tournament featured some of our most promising juniors, many of whom were preparing for the upcoming Doeberl Cup event and the ACT School Championships. Ultimately, Masaki Horikawa was too strong, scoring a perfect 7/7 on the day. Meanwhile, there was a close finish for second with Olamide Fasakin scoring 6/7 and Oscar Wu securing third place with 5.5/7, respectively. I'd like to thank all players for displaying excellent sportspersonship and engaging in some great battles on the day. The event would not have been possible without the ongoing support of Campbell High School, and our wonderful group of parents and players who assisted setup and pack up the event. 


      Prize Winners (full standings attached to this email)

      First Place - Masaki Horikawa 7/7 (Marist College)
      Second Place - Olamide Fasakin 6/7 (Brindabella Christian College)
      Third Place - Oscar Wu 5.5/7 (Canberra Grammar School)
      Rating Group A Winner - Akshay Annamalai 5/7 (Amaroo Seconday School)
      Rating Group B Winner - Michael Le 4/7 (Turner Primary)
      Best Unrated -  Andrey Nikitin 5/7 (Red Hill)

      Grandmaster Lecture - GM Samy Shoker 

      The ACTJCL has organised a free lecture for ACTJCL members at 10am on Friday 7th April at the Southern Cross Club. The lecture will be presented by visiting Grandmaster Samy Shoker and will run for approximately 1 hour. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. Registration is not required, but please ensure that you arrive on time. 

      2023 Doeberl Cup: 6 - 10 April 2023 (not an ACTJCL event)

      Registrations are now open for Australia's premier event of the year, the 2023 Doeberl Cup, which will run in Canberra from Thursday 6 April to Monday 10 April 2023. The competitions will be open to adults and juniors and there are various tournaments to participate in based on your level of play. If you need advice or assistance in what tournament would suit you best, please don't hesitate to contact me or the tournament organisers. 

      Note: the tournaments are reaching maximum capacity. Make sure you register today so that you don't miss out. Please also note that spectators are welcome to attend the event. 
      Note: there are nearly 140 participants registered. The maximum capacity is 200 participants, so please make sure you register your interest soon. 
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Coaching_and_Lightning.docx.pdf
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_LT-Tournament.pdf
      2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Allegro.pdf
      ACTJCL Autumn Allegro 2023 Results.pdf

      Emma Guo

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      Apr 15, 2023, 8:38:19 AM4/15/23
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      In this email:
      • Doeberl Cup and 2023 Oceania Youth Championships
        • Echo Feng Under 8 Girl Oceania Youth Champion!
      • REMINDER
      • FIDE World Chess Championships - follow the event live!

        Doeberl Cup and 2023 Oceania Youth Championships 

        Congratulations to all juniors who participated in the 2023 Doeberl Cup and the 2023 Oceania Youth Championships! 

        The Doeberl Cup featured over 400 players in the five events, which has set a record for being the largest open event in Australia's history. We had plenty of current and former ACT juniors and coaches competing in the various events and it was wonderful to see so much interest in chess. The tournament results can be located on the Official website here. A special congratulations to ACT juniors Nicholas Lee, Daniel Spencer, Leon Sostaric, Eshaan Extross and Dexuan Kong for their performances in the Under 1200 and Minor events. 

        Following a busy Easter long weekend, a number of our juniors backed it up with the 2023 Oceania Youth Championships. The event was organised by Shaun Press with the support of the ACTJCL, Oceania Chess Federation, Asian Chess Federation and FIDE. The event featured almost 200 participants from the Oceania National Chess Federations. The tournament was a fantastic opportunity for our juniors to compete amongst the best in our region. The tournament results for the different events can be found here. A very special congratulations to Echo Feng for being awarded the Under 8 Girl Oceania Youth Champion!

        I would like to express my thanks to all our wonderful parent volunteers who assisted with the Doeberl Cup and the Oceania Youth Championships, particularly the Horikawa family! The events would not have been possible without all your wonderful support. I'd also like to acknowledge Shaun Press all the work he put in to run these two major events and thank him for hosting such great opportunities for our juniors in the ACT.


        REMINDER: 2023 Autumn Holiday Boot Camp - Monday 17th to Thursday 20th of April (week 2 of school holidays) (flyer attached)

        If you enjoy playing chess and are looking for something fun to do over the Autumn school holidays, the ACTJCL is inviting you to participate in the Autumn Holiday Boot Camp from 17 April to 20 April. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of ACT’s best coaches and experience various formats of chess conditions. New players will learn how to use clocks, and the rules of the event on the day.  This is an excellent opportunity to practice before the ACT School Chess Championships!

        Where: Campbell High School Hall, Treloar Crescent, Campbell 
        Who: Children born on or after 1 January 2003 
        How to Register: https://www.trybooking.com/CGOFQ (flyer attached)


        Date
        Event
        Time Control
        Fee
        Monday 17 April
        Coaching and Lightning Event
        5 minutes 
        $50
        Tuesday 18 April 
        Allegro Event 
        		 15 minutes per move $30
        Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 April
        Long Time Control Event
        60 minutes + 10 secs per move
        $60

        Prizes will be awarded on the day for the best performers and additional prizes are subject to receiving entries early. 


        FIDE World Chess Championships 

        The 2023 FIDE World Championships is taking place in Kazhakstan between GMs Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren. The winner of the best of 14 matches will take the title over the GM Magnus Carlsen who opted to not participate in the event this year. The matches are being played at 1900 AEST and has a range of options to watch the games with commentary from some of the world's best. I encourage everyone to tune into the range of broadcast options, such as the Chess.com coverage (with adult supervision). 



        2023 ACT Junior Chess League Membership - Yearly
        2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Coaching_and_Lightning.docx.pdf
        2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_LT-Tournament.pdf
        2023_April_Sch_Hol_AUTUMNBC_Allegro.pdf
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