FREE Fun Friday Blitz

Our FREE fun Friday blitz is on every week. Open to all kids aged 4 to 18. Join online on the Chesskid.com platform.

Step 1 Set an alarm for 5:45pm Step 2 Log in at www.chesskid.com. A desktop computer is best. Step 3 Click Play, Click Fast Chess Step 4 On the right, click the Tournament tab Step 5 Click Fun Fridays 6pm Blitz and click Join! * You can only join 15 minutes before the tournament starts * You will get 7 games – you cannot get knocked out * After your game, just wait in Fast Chess for the next game to start Format All players play in a single division with a time control of 5 minutes + 1 second/move per player. Each game lasts around 12 minutes maximum.

Timetable

Player Check-In: from 5:45pm
Start Time: 6:00pm
Finish Time: Approximately 7:15pm

The tournament starts at 6.00 p.m. Please ensure you are online by 5:45pm for tournament registration.

Entry Requirements

All players must register 

You will need to be a member of the ChessPowerNZ club on ChessKid.com. You can check which clubs you belong to by logging in to ChessKid.com and clicking Clubs on the left menu. If you are not a member and would like to be please follow these Adding a Guardian instructions.

You can only join the tournament 15 minutes before the tournament starts or later.

Eligibility

FREE Fun Friday Blitz is open to all players between 4 and 18. No adults are allowed to play.

Rating

All games will be rated using the ChessKid.com ratings system.

Entry Fees

FREE

Having technical problems?

1. Try and use a desktop computer. Tournament Fast Chess is more reliable that way.
2. Do you best to make sure you have a good internet connection. If you are on WIFI, it helps to be physically close to your WIFI router.
3. ChessKid.com strongly recommend regular browser cache clears to keep things running smoothly. Here is a helpful article to show you how to clear your browser cache.
   
   

Can't make this event?

FREE Fun Friday Blitz is on every Friday. If you can't make the Friday night time, you can try the FREE Sweet Saturdays Rapid on Saturday nights.

Can't make the 6pm start time?

We do have the option to start late. Just join as soon as you can. 

Want a discount on your Chesskid.com Gold Membership?

Chess Power is an affiliate of ChessKid.com. Just enter the special code POWERNZ when you upgrade to receive an awesome discount. "Thanks Chess Power, you are the best!"

Want even more Chess?

Auckland Sarapu Cup events are held throughout the year every month. The events for 2021 are 14 February, 7 March, 11 April, 2 May, 13 June, 4 July, 1 August, 5 September, 3 October, 14 November. The Sarapu Cup Championship with be held on 5 Dec 2021.

North Shore Sarapu Cup events are held every second month. The North Shore events for 2021 are 21 February, 18 April, 20 June, 15 August, 31 October

Emergency Contact

Paul Macdonald
021 0271 5577

Chess City Products

On the day of the event, a number of products (Chess Sets, Books and Clocks) are available at special discounted prices for purchase from the Chess City Store. We accept Cash only on the day or we can take your order and ship the products to you at a later date.

General Enquiries

Any general enquiries about this tournament can be sent to Paul Macdonald at paul@chesspower.co.nz or phone 021 0271 5577.