Roland Eime’s Memorial Checkmate FIDE Open 2025

Updated July 11th, 2025

IA Roland Eime

This year’s Checkmate Championships are dedicated to the memory of Roland Eime. An integral member of the South Australian Chess Association for more than forty years. His organisational and arbiter work helped shape what SA Chess is today.

This event runs alongside the Roland Eime’s Memorial FIDE Challengers 2025.

When:	Friday 11th to Sunday 13th of July, 2025
Venue:	The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide.
Entry Fee:	Adult – $100 Concession – $90 (Seniors, Juniors, Students, Unemployed). Registrations given after 8pm on the 10th of July will incur a $10 late fee. Free entry to W/GM and W/IMs, 50% discount to W/FM applicants
Format:	6 rounds, Swiss System. ACF & FIDE rated. FIDE Rules apply.
Time Control	90 Minutes + 30 Seconds a move. Default time is 30 minutes from commencement of play.
Round Times:	Friday: 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
	Players may request two half point byes in Rounds 1 – 5 with prior approval from the arbiter.
Prizes:	1st: $750 2nd: $500 3rd: $350 Rating Prizes x2: $200 Rating Prize distribution will be decided based on entries. Extra prize categories to be determined based on entries.
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.