Updated: 18/08/24
Season 2023-24
For the third time in a row a very poor turnout, but that did not stand in the way of Matthew Hunter who is now our new Castlehill Online Quick-Play Grand Prix Champion 23-24!
Well played Matthew, and with one round to spare!
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Once again a poor turnout, but given the Euro`s are on, not unexpected! Still we had 5 players (one left, by error), and a few games were played! Matthew Hunter J15, was on fire, winning all three of his matches to finish first on the night. This win also keeps Matthew at the top of the overall standings, with two nights to go. Thank you to all 5 players for supporting this event on the night.
Round 4 is on Tuesday 23rd July 24, 7:30pm on Lichess!
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The 2nd Online Quick-Play was not good with only 4 players turning up! Still those 4 players shared the points between themselves and we move on to round 3! Lets hope for a better turnout on Tues 2nd July 24!
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In the 1st Online Quick-Play of the 2023-24 season held on Tuesday 7th May 24, 7:30pm on Lichess.org, we had 8 players involved. A bit disappointing, but hopefully over the series, we will get more. It was only a 5 round Swiss, due to the numbers, so a quick night for all!
It was a very competitive and strong competition which included a CM and 4 juniors, one of which was playing for the very first time!
Our top seed on the night was Rishi Vijayakumar J13 and he did not disappoint finishing top of the pile on 5 out of 5! Richard Kynoch fought him all the way and his only loss was against Rishi in round 3.
Josh Dickson J13, was on fire tonight, starting off with an outstanding win in round one against Graham Mooney CM! Josh then followed that up with a win against Robert Jackson in round 5, to finish in equal 3rd place with Matthew Hunter J15 on the night, outstanding!
It was not Graham`s night as he only scored 1 point out of 5! We all have nights like that, no matter how good we are!
Justin Chocholous J13 had a tough baptism of fire, but hopefully he enjoyed the experience and we will see more of him from now on.
Congratulations to Rishi, but it`s only round 1!
Next round is on Tuesday 4th June 24, 7:30pm.
See you all then!
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The 5th (last) ONLINE QUICK-PLAY GRAND PRIX COMPETITION
Tues 15th Aug 2023
Congratulations to Rishi Vijayakumar J11 on becoming the first ever Castlehill Online Quick-Play Champion!
Richard Polaczek IM was leading going into the last round, but did not play in the last round! This opened the door for Rishi, but things did not really go to plan as another Richard, Mr Kynoch not only beat Rishi in round two, but never lost a match to finish in 1st place on 5 points! Well played Richard!
However, Rishi did finish in 2nd place and this was just enough to sneak passed Richard Polaczek IM by one point to take the title!
Just another one to add to his growing list of Castlehill titles!
Updated: 18/08/24
2023-24 Season
Standings (Tournament now finished)!
Congratulations to Matthew Hunter the new online Quick-Play Champion with one round to spare!
| Players | Total GP Pts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ## | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Hunter J15 | 19 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 | Champion |
| 2 | Ray Noble | 12 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3= | Robert Jackson | 11 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 5 | ||
| 3= | Richard Kynoch | 11 | 5 | 6 | |||
| 5 | Joshua Smikle | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2 | |||
| 6 | Rishi Vijayakumar J13 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Subhayu Banerjee | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 8 | Josh Dickson J13 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||
| 9= | Graham Mooney CM | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 9= | Justin Chocholus J13 | 1 | 1 |
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Updated: 22/08/23
Standings after 5 round (Finished)
| Players | Total GP Pts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ## | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Hunter J15 | 19 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 | Champion |
| 2 | Ray Noble | 12 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3= | Robert Jackson | 11 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 5 | ||
| 3= | Richard Kynoch | 11 | 5 | 6 | |||
| 5 | Joshua Smikle | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2 | |||
| 6 | Rishi Vijayakumar J13 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Subhayu Banerjee | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 8 | Josh Dickson J13 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||
| 9= | Graham Mooney CM | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 9= | Justin Chocholus J13 | 1 | 1 |
ROUND ONE – Tues 7th May 24
Round one games and results “HERE” (Lichess)
| # | Players | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishi Vijayakumar J13 | 5 |
| 2 | Richard Kynoch | 4 |
| 3= | Matthew Hunter J15 | 3 |
| 3= | Josh Dickson J13 | 3 |
| 5= | Robert Jackson | 2 |
| 5= | Ray Noble | 2 |
| 7 | Graham Mooney CM | 1 |
| 8 | Justin Chocholus J13 | ½ |
ROUND TWO – Tues 4th June 24
# Players Points
1= Robert Jackson 4.5
1= Ray Noble 4.5
1= Matthew Hunter 4.5
1= Joshua Smikle 4.5
ROUND THREE – Tues 2nd July 24
For all the games and results for round 2 click “HERE” (Lichess)
# Players Points
1 Matthew Hunter 3
2 Robert Jackson 2
3 Subhayu Banerjee 1
4 Ray Noble ½
5 Joshua Smikle 0
ROUND FOUR – Tues 23rd July 24
For all the games and results for round 4 click “HERE” (Lichess)
# Players Points
1 Kynoch, Richard 3
2 Hunter, Matthew 2
3 Noble, Ray 1
ROUND FIVE – Tues 20th Aug 24
Not needed, we have a winner after 4 rounds!
QUICK-PLAY GRAND PRIX ONLINE RULES – Revised & updated rules – AGM – 7th Sept 23
GENERAL
- Participation in this event therefore means acceptance of the Club Constitution, General rules, Club Online Fair-Play rules (see relevant documents) and competition rules herein.
- FIDE rules of chess apply except were amended herein by Castlehill Chess Club and the online platform used.
- All matches will be played on an “Online Platform” designated by the competition organiser/committee.
ELIGIBILITY
- All players must be paid up members of the club or a paid-up member of our online chess club only. The committee and competition organiser can grant an exception to this rule under certain circumstances (Example: new member joining late in the season?).
- All players must be registered with the “Castlehill Online Chess Club” designated online platform page. If you are not registered, or you try to register just before the tournament starts, you may be disappointed and not able to gain entry to the event. It’s your responsibility as a player to register well in advance.
- If your online platform account has been closed by your online platform, you must contact the competition organiser right away. This may mean you cannot play in this competition.
GRADING
- The Online Platform grading`s will be used for this event.
- Games do not go for Chess Scotland grading.
FORMAT
- The Online Quick-Play Grand Prix will consist of 5 individual nights, set by the competition organiser.
- Competition night (Online Chess Club Night) will be a Tuesday night, 7:30pm start.
- The Swiss pairing system of the online platform will be used.
- The number of rounds will be dependant on entries, but 8 rounds ideally will be played on the night.
- Players register on the night of the competition by going to the “Castlehill Online Chess Club” page.
- After each round is completed, the next round will be paired.
- Players can leave the competition at anytime, but “MUST” do so before the next round draw is made or you will be paired and someone will be left without a game.
- TAKE-BACK MOVES is not permitted, even after a mouse /hand slip!
TIME-CONTROL
- Time-Control used is 3 minutes + 2 seconds increments each player.
COUNTDOWN CLOCKS FOR INDIVIDUAL MATCHES
- There is a countdown clock for your first move in a game (white & black). Failing to make a move within this time frame, will result in a forfeit of the match to your opponent. This is irreversible!
MATCH POINTS SYSTEM
- The match scoring system: Win=1 point; Draw=½ point; Loss=Zero points.
TIE-BREAKS
- Players tied on the same points on the night will share the two (or more) places and the points available will be shared between them (example: Two players finish in 2nd place on the same points, then 2nd & 3rd place grand prix points will be added together (4 + 3 points = 7 points), and divided by 2 (3.5 points), so both players get 3½ points each).
PLACINGS/OVERALL GRAND PRIX WINNER
- Placing on each separate night is by match points with the highest points in 1st place then descending order of points, with the top 5 places also getting Grand Prix points.
- After all, 5 events have taken place the player with the most Grand Prix point’s finishes in 1st place and the rest in descending order of Grand Prix points.
TIE-BREAKS
- Players tied on the same points on the night will share the two (or more) places and the points available will be shared between them (example: Two players finish in 2nd place on the same points, then 2nd & 3rd place grand prix points will be added together (4 + 3 points = 7 points), and divided by 2 (3.5 points), so both players get 3½ points each).
TROPHIES
- Quick-Play Champion only.
CONTROL
- The competition organiser and/or committee may make amendments deemed appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.