Zina Koodrin

This event runs alongside the Zina Koodrin Memorial Checkmate Open 2026.

When:	Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th of July, 2026
Venue:	The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide.
Entry Fee:	Adult – $80 Concession – $70 (Seniors, Juniors, Students, Unemployed). Registrations given after 8pm on the 10th of July will incur a $10 late fee.
Format:	Six rounds, Swiss System. ACF & FIDE rated. FIDE Rules apply.
Eligibility:	Open to all players rated below 1600 on the June ACF Rating List. Unrated ACF players will be eligible if their FIDE rating is less than 1750. Players who are completely unrated will need to seek approval from the DOP.
Time Control:	60 minutes + 30 seconds a move. Default time is 30 minutes from commencement of play.
Prizes:	$2,500 minimum prize pool across both tournaments Prize distribution will be decided based on entries.
Round Times:	Saturday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM
	Players may request up to two half point byes in Rounds 1 – 5 with prior approval from the arbiter.
Contact:	Enquiries to tournaments@sachess.org.au.

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Current Entries

Entries will be accepted at the door up to 15 minutes before the start time, or by emailing tournaments@sachess.org.au with your details.

International players must have a FIDE ID from their home federation before the start of the tournament. International players who do not have a FIDE ID before the start of the tournament will not be allowed to play.