This is one of our most important events for the year!
It attracts ten of the best players in the State as they battle it out over nine grueling weeks of round robin chess.
Running alongside our State Championship is the South Australian Candidates tournament, open to all players*.
| When: |
7.00pm, consecutive Tuesdays from the 3rd of February to the 31st of March, 2026 |
| Venue: |
The Chess Centre of South Australia,
10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. |
| Entry Fee: |
$120 Adult, $110 Concession
Registrations given after 10pm on the 2nd of February will incur a $10 late fee.
Free entry to W/GM and W/IMs, and %50 discount to W/FM applicants |
| Format: |
Championship: 9 Rounds, Round-Robin format. Qualification limits apply.
Candidates: 9 Rounds, Swiss System. Open to all players*.
ACF & FIDE Rated.
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| Time Control: |
Fischer Classic – 75 Minutes + 30 Seconds a move
Default time is 30 minutes from start of play |
| Additional Details: |
Take a look at the full details of each tournament, and feel free to contact the officials with any questions you might have.
South Australian Championship 2026
South Australian Candidates 2026
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.
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The player listing for the South Australian Championship is tentative until registrations close. Refer to the Candidates listing for registered players.
