CJS Purdy Cup Open 2026

Entry: $30 (members) $50 (non-members). Add $15 late fee for entries after Tuesday 24 February.

Free entry for titled players (includes GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM). Must enter by Tuesday 24 February.

Rating: FIDE / ACF Classical Rating

Eligibility: Australian Citizens or Permanent Resident OR FIDE ID for players registered with a non-Australian Federation.

Contact: NA Steven Hogan hobsonbaychessclub@gmail.com

Chief Arbiter: FA Myiesha Maunders hobsonbaychessclub@gmail.com

Schedule: Tuesdays 7:30 PM. Round schedule provided below.

Format: 5 rounds. 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move (1 round per week).

Notation is mandatory for all moves.

One half point bye is available between rounds 1 to 3. Must be notified to the Chief Arbiter by 5pm Wednesday following the previous round.

Trophies & Cash Prizes

Cash Prizes below

$1,000 Prize Pool

Overall
1st $300
2nd $200
3rd $100

Rating prizes
Rating Group 1 $100
Rating Group 2 $100
Rating Group 3 $100
Best Female $100

Rating Groups will be decided on ACF rating, with field split into four event groups. Rating Groups will be published ahead of round 2.

Cash Prize Rules:
Eligibility rating is as at start of Round 1
One prize per player (highest value)
Ties split prize money equally
Rating prizes are “Under” cut-offs (e.g., U1600 means <1600)

Tournament Rules: Click Here