Updated September 20th, 2024
One of the Premier chess events of the year!
| When: |
Saturday 5th of October to Monday 7th of October, 2024 |
| Venue: |
The Chess Centre of South Australia,
10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. |
| Format: |
6 rounds, Swiss System |
| 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.
All registered players MUST check in at least 15 minutes before the start of the first round – or notify the officials via message or call. Pre-registered players who do not arrive before check-in closure may not be paired for Round 1. |
| Time Control: |
90 minutes + 30 seconds a move
Forfeit time is 30 minutes from commencement of play |
| Entry Fee: |
Adult – $100
Concession – $80 (Seniors, Students, Unemployed)
Junior – $70
Free entry to W/GM and W/IM applicants |
| Prizes: |
$2,000 in prizes! |
| 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.
