Hello boys and girls from chess-playing Netherlands and surrounding countries,
On May 4th, 2025 we will organize the Open NK Rapid for youth at the Carolus Borromeus College in Helmond.
The tournament is divided into age categories and the Dutch champions are determined per year of birth.
The time control
The playing pace is 15 minutes per person per game with 5 second increments.
Attendees
The tournament is held for 14 age categories, namely: the age category for those born in 2018 or later and an age category for each of the preceding birth years (7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 11-, 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-, 16 -, 17, 18, 19, or 20 year olds).
Registration fee
15 euros (this registration fee is for tournament participation, including a packed lunch)
Registration is open to anyone who has a KNSB/FIDE membership number on the match day!
Registration is possible until Saturday, May 3rd, 4:00 PM
Registration page: https://www.nkschaken-rapid.nl/jeugd/inschrijven/
Game schedule
Player registration: 9:00 – 9:40
1st round / Opening 10:00 – 11:00
2nd round 11:00 – 12:00
3rd round 12:00 – 12:45
Lunch break
4th round 1:30 – 2:30
5th round 2:30 – 3:30
6th round 3:30 – 4:30
7th round 4:30 – 5:30
Awards ceremony 6:00 PM
Prices
Cup prizes
Catering
It is possible to get sandwiches and drinks throughout the day (for a small fee) in the atrium (the auditorium) of the Carolus Borromeus College.
House rules
Because we play in a gymnasium, everyone (players and supervisors) is asked to enter the playing hall only with flat soles (no stiletto heels). There are no restrictions in the auditorium.
Internet report
Thanks to the support of DGT, about 50 boards will be streamed live on the tournament site.
Book stand
During the tournament, chess shop De Beste Move will be present with everything related to chess (books, boards, clocks, etc.).
Open NK Rapid 2025
On Saturday, May 3rd, the NK Rapid General (adult tournament) will be played at the same location, in which you can of course also play as a youth. You must register separately for that tournament.