Entry: $30 (members) $50 (non-members). Add $15 late fee for entries after Tuesday 28 July
Free entry for titled players (includes GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM). Must enter by Tuesday 28 July
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 tournaments@hobsonsbaychess.com
Chief Arbiter: TBC
Schedule: Tuesdays 7:30 PM. Round schedule provided below.
Format: 7 rounds. 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move (1 round per week).
Notation is mandatory for all moves.
Two half point byes are available between rounds 1 to 5. Must be notified to the Chief Arbiter by 5pm Wednesday following the previous round to bye@hobsonsbaychess.com.
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
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: here
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Early Bird Member Early Bird ($30) Any Membership Required* Log in | $30.00 | Membership Required |
| Non-Member Early Bird Non-Member Early Bird | $50.00 | |
| Member Non Early Bird Member Non Early Bird Any Membership Required* Log in | $45.00 |
Ticket sales start: 2026-07-29 07:00:00 +1000 |
| Non-Member Non Early Bird Non-Member Non Early Bird | $60.00 |
Ticket sales start: 2026-07-29 07:00:00 +1000 |
GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM
GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM |
$0.00 |
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