This event replaces the 9-High Pairs that are normally held on Thursday evenings. There are no restrictions on who may play - it is open to all players of all abilities. We will play 20 boards.
The Club Stratified Simultaneous Pairs runs like any other EBU Simultaneous Pairs event; however, the results are stratified into four categories based on Master Point rankings.
The stratification means that each pair can compare their scores to those of players of a similar ranking. This event is therefore an excellent introduction to simultaneous events for players who have not previously taken part in them, including 'recent graduates' from teaching sessions. Relatively inexperienced players can play the hands in a normal club session, and once the results have been submitted they can be compared with the national results and also the results of those with a comparable ranking.
It is also a great opportunity for all players to earn Blue Points.
Stratifications
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| A |
One or both members of the pair are at, or above, Tournament Master
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| B |
Both members of the pair are below Tournament Master
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| C |
Both members of the pair are below Star Master
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| D |
Both members of the pair are below District Master |
The A stratification is also the main stratification, and anyone is eligible to win prizes assigned to that category.
Prizes
Blue points and local points will be awarded to the top third of the overall ranking list. In addition, the top third of each stratification will get blue points and local points.
If you are entitled to overall points and points for your stratification, you will only get the higher of the awards - you won't get two lots of points.
The overall national winners on the day will receive £100 per pair.
Every host club is entered in to a prize draw, with the chance to win £200.
Table money: £8.00 per player.
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