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North Staffordshire & District Chess Association
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| League basics |
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These extracts are for guidance only.
The exact rules are stated in the current edition of the League Constitution and Playing rules
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Location
All clubs within a radius of 30 kilometres (18½ miles) of Hanley bus Station are eligible for entry - subject to approval.
There will be no objection to clubs from further away requesting entry into the league.
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Structure
The league season runs from October to April, and is currently organised in 4 divisions.
Divisions 1 and 2 have 5 boards per team, Division 3 has 4 boards per team.
There are no grading limits.
Each opposing team is played twice each season, once at each clubs venue. At the end of each season, promotion/relegation is decided at the league AGM.
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 Rate of play
35 moves in 70 minutes.
At the conclusion of black's 35th move, both clocks are wound back 15 minutes for a blitz finish.
All matches will finish on the evening of the match - no adjournements.
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Aims
The North Staffordshire & District Chess Association was set up to "encourage study and practice of chess in the area; institute and maintain championship contests between member clubs and individual players; promote representative matches with leagues in other areas; promote and foster chess generally throughout the area.".
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| Clubs involved - 2008/9 |
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At the start of the season, the following clubs entered teams in the league:
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| U125 Rapidplay league basics |
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Each team consists of 4 players, all graded under 125.
Each player has 30 minutes to complete all moves.
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| Tournament basics |
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 8 Man Cup
An 8 board knockout tournament with the final in April.
Each club may enter a team, and there is no grading limit.
Rate of play: As stated for league play.
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 U135 Cup
A 5 board knockout tournament with the final in April.
Each player taking part must be graded under 135.
Rate of play: As stated for league play.
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 U110 Cup
A 5 board knockout tournament with the final in April.
Each player taking part must be graded under 110.
Rate of play: As stated for league play.
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