The Kalumbila Challenge Chess Tournament is shaping up to be a fantastic competition, bringing together chess enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
This year we can accommodate 100 participants from all over North Western Province.
The tournament is designed to encourage strategic thinking, good sportsmanship, and healthy competition.
To ensure fair play and broad participation, we will have 6 experienced arbiters
to oversee the games and 4 different categories based on age, (not gender)
10 and under
11 to 15 years
16 to 18 years.
18 and over.
As spaces are limited to 25 players for each category, the organizers have decided to allocate places on a first come, first serve basis for the tournament.
The tournament will feature fast-paced games with a time control of 6 minutes per game. Each player will have 3 minutes on their clock (White and Black).
To manage the tournament efficiently and keep things moving, we will be providing 20 chess sets and clocks, with 20 boards in play simultaneously, we
anticipate a swift progression through the rounds, allowing us to complete all matches within the scheduled time. (15:00)
Race packs collection will take place on the 2nd and 3rd of October
The location and time will be communicated nearer the time of the event.
Race pack includes a t-shirt, a running cap, a food voucher and a bib for the runners and cyclists.