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10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia

October 2026

October Allegro #1 2026

October 8
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 8th of October 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 10 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

October 13
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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October Blitz #1 2026

October 15
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 15th of October 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 11 Rounds, Swiss System or Round Robin Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 3 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

October 20
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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October Allegro #2 2026

October 22
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 22nd of October 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 10 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

October 27
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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October Blitz #2 2026

October 29
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 29th of October 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 11 Rounds, Swiss System or Round Robin Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 3 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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November 2026

Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

November 3
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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Spring Rapid 2026

November 5
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7:00pm Thursdays the 5th and 12th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $25: Covers both nights $15: For one night only Format: 6 Rounds, Swiss System 3 Rounds per night Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 10 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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SA Seniors Chess Championship 2026

November 5
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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Open to all players who are fifty (50) years of age and older. When: 7.00pm, Thursdays the 5th and 12th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $20 all players Prizes: $100 Top Senior (50+) $100 Top Veteran (65+) Format: 6 Rounds, Swiss System. FIDE Rated. Three rounds per night Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 10 Seconds a move. International players must have a FIDE ID from their…

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Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

November 10
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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Spring Rapid 2026

November 12
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Thursday, repeating until November 12, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7:00pm Thursdays the 5th and 12th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $25: Covers both nights $15: For one night only Format: 6 Rounds, Swiss System 3 Rounds per night Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 10 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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SA Seniors Chess Championship 2026

November 12
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Thursday, repeating until November 12, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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Open to all players who are fifty (50) years of age and older. When: 7.00pm, Thursdays the 5th and 12th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $20 all players Prizes: $100 Top Senior (50+) $100 Top Veteran (65+) Format: 6 Rounds, Swiss System. FIDE Rated. Three rounds per night Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 10 Seconds a move. International players must have a FIDE ID from their…

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Pennant Teams – All Grades 2026

November 17
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until November 17, 2026

The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 6:45 for 7:00pm start on consecutive Tuesdays, from 22nd of September until the 17th of November, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 per night This tournament is open to all players. Teams are expected to field players for all boards every round. Teams are highly encouraged to have reserves. Format: 9 round ACF-rated teams competition. A-Grade is FIDE Rated, B-Grade is ACF Rated. 4 players per team, Swiss Draw or…

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November Blitz 2026

November 19
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 19th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 11 Rounds, Swiss System or Round Robin Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 3 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Pennant Teams Allegro 2026

November 24
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Tuesday the 24th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System. Teams of up to ten, top four scorers will count towards team totals. Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds a move Contact: Enquiries and entries to gradematches@sachess.org.au.

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November Chess960 2026

November 26
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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Each round will have a randomly chosen position! When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 26th of November 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $10 all players Format: 7 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 10 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au Due to the format of this tournament the games are not rated.

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December 2026

Lidums Series #1 2026

December 1
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7:00pm, Tuesday the 1st of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 2 Seconds per move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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December Blitz #1 2026

December 3
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 3rd of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 11 Rounds, Swiss System or Round Robin Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 3 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Lidums Series #2 2026

December 8
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7:00pm, Tuesday the 8th of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 2 Seconds per move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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December Rapid 2026

December 10
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 10th of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 4 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 10 Minutes + 10 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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Lidums Series #3 2026

December 15
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7:00pm, Tuesday the 15th of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 Format: 5 Rounds, Swiss System Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 15 Minutes + 2 Seconds per move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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December Blitz #2 2026

December 17
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: 7.00pm, Thursday the 17th of December 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $12 all players Format: 11 Rounds, Swiss System or Round Robin Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 3 Minutes + 2 Seconds a move Contact: tournaments@sachess.org.au

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December Classical 2026

December 28 - December 29
The Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
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When: Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th of December, 2026 Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide. Entry Fee: $70 Adult and $60 for Pensioners/Concessions and Students. Free entry to W/GM and W/IMs, 50% discount to W/FM applicants. Registrations after 8pm on the 27th December will incur a $10 late fee. Format: Five rounds, Swiss system Rated: FIDE and ACF rated Time Control: Fischer Bonus - 75 minutes + 30 seconds per move Default time…

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