October IS State Finals
State Finals bring together the best brains from around the State to battle for the title of State Chess Champion!
How to qualify for State Finals?
If your team wins a Zone Event you qualify for the State Finals.
What's next?
Top Teams at the State Finals, will progress to compete at the National Finals!
State and National Finals are heaps of fun! Don't believe us, check out the videos from previous editions...
How to qualify for State Finals?
If your team wins a Zone Event you qualify for the State Finals.
What's next?
Top Teams at the State Finals, will progress to compete at the National Finals!
State and National Finals are heaps of fun! Don't believe us, check out the videos from previous editions...
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state finals Rules
Please ensure you have read the Rules and Conditions of play listed for Zone Events - they will apply unless otherwise notified. The arbiter on the day of the Finals will clearly explain all rules before the start of play.
Most details are the same as per your Zone Qualifying Event.
Most details are the same as per your Zone Qualifying Event.
HOW TO QUALIFY
A school team can take part any number of Zone qualifying competitions. The more competitions you win, the more students you will have in your State Finals team!
A school winning a Zone Competition qualifies for the State Interschool Finals as follows:
The highest placing unqualified school at each zone event also qualifies for the State Finals. ie. If the winning school has already qualified for the State Finals then the next placed school will also qualify for the State Finals. In the case of a tie, all tied schools will qualify for the State Finals
A school winning a Zone Competition qualifies for the State Interschool Finals as follows:
- 1 zone win - 5 players
- 2 zone wins - 8 players
- 3 zone wins - 10 players
- 4 or more zone wins - 12 players (max)
The highest placing unqualified school at each zone event also qualifies for the State Finals. ie. If the winning school has already qualified for the State Finals then the next placed school will also qualify for the State Finals. In the case of a tie, all tied schools will qualify for the State Finals
divisionsThere are 6 divisions:
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venues, Dates & timesVenue
Each Division is played in a different Venue and Date To download a map of (venue for Finals), please click here to see parking locations. Dates & Times The dates for State Finals will be released soon, and can be found here. Participants should arrive at the Venues at 10.00am. The day will conclude by 4.00pm. All participants should bring lunch and snacks. Nutrition and hydration is highly important to participants performance! Please do not assume a canteen will be available at the venue. |
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Games
All players play 9 games, regardless if they win or lose.
Prizes
Certificates will be awarded to every player on the following basis:
The Premiership School will hold the perpetual trophy until the following year.
The top 4 members of the winning teams will receive cups.
The top 15% of schools will qualify for the National Interschool Chess Championships.
All players play 9 games, regardless if they win or lose.
Prizes
Certificates will be awarded to every player on the following basis:
- High Distinction 7.0 points or more
- Distinction 6.5 or 6.0 points
- Credit 5.5 or 5.0 points
- Participation 4.5 or below
The Premiership School will hold the perpetual trophy until the following year.
The top 4 members of the winning teams will receive cups.
The top 15% of schools will qualify for the National Interschool Chess Championships.
