One of the Premier classical chess events of the year!
| When: |
Saturday 3rd of October to Monday 5th of October, 2026 |
| Venue: |
The Chess Centre of South Australia,
10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. |
| Format: |
6 rounds, Swiss System |
| Time Control: |
90 minutes + 30 seconds a move
Forfeit time is 30 minutes from commencement of play |
| Eligibility: |
Open to all players |
| Rated: |
FIDE and ACF rated |
| Schedule: |
10:00am and 2:30pm each day |
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Players may request TWO half point bye in Rounds 1 – 5
with prior approval from the arbiter. |
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Entries will be accepted at the door up until 15 minutes before the start of first round. Late entries after this time may not be paired for Round 1. |
| Entry Fee: |
Adult – $100
Concession – $90 (Seniors, Juniors, Students)
Registrations provided by the 23rd of September will receive a $10 discount.
Registrations after 8pm on the 2nd of October will incur a $10 late fee.
Free entry to W/GM and W/IMs, 50% discount to W/FM applicants |
| Prizes: |
Guaranteed $2,000 across both events! |
| Contact: |
Enquiries to tournaments@sachess.org.au |
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.
