The NSWCA is happy to announce that it will conduct a National Arbiters Seminar under the approval of the Australian Chess Federation (ACF). The lecturers will be Bill Gletsos and Rob Watson.
 
National Arbiter under the Australian Chess Federation:
ACF has approved a new process for individuals to obtain their National Arbiter title:
   1.  Attend an ACF endorsed National Arbiter seminar
   2.  Must be 16 years of age in order to obtain a National Arbiter title
   3.  Pass an exam set by the lecturer at the end of the seminar (80% pass mark)
 
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2024
Times: 9am to 5pm both days
 
Venue: Sydney Academy of Chess
Level 2 Suite 2
1-17 Elsie St, Burwood NSW 2134
 
Paid parking available under the building

Please send your registration to ratings@nswca.org.au
Cost: $30. 
Pay to:
NSWCA Commonwealth Bank account:
BSB 062-181
A/C 1011-6372
Add your name and 'arb' in the details field please.  
 
Course Content:
·       FIDE Laws of Chess
·       Swiss Pairing
·       Vega Pairing Software
·       Conduct of Players and Arbiters
·       Tournaments
·       Fair Play
·       Exam (2 hours)

FIDE Rapid and ACF Quick Rated Chess Tournament
9 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration

Time Control:
20 minutes + 10 seconds per move, per player.

Entry Fees:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $25

Entries close Sunday, 1st September 2024. Late entries incur a $10 late fee for all players.

Dates:
3rd, 10th, 17th of September

Clocks start at 7:15pm sharp each Tuesday. 

Default Time: After time rounds out.
If you are not present by the default time without a valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the tournament. To be included back in the draw, you must pay a $10 penalty fee.

Prizes:
1st: $200
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
Best U1600 ACF Quick: $50 & Rooty Hill Polo Shirt
Best U1200 ACF Quick: $50 & Rooty Hill Polo Shirt

Total: $550

Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org

6 Round Swiss
Rate of Play: 1 hour + 10 second increments

Schedule
Saturday 14th
10:00am - 10:45 - Registration
11:00am - Round 1
2:00pm - Round 2 
5:00pm - Round 3

Sunday 15th
9:00am - Round 4 
12:00pm - Round 5 
3:00pm - Round 6 
6:00pm or finish - Prizegiving

Please note: entrants U18 must have an adult in attendance.

Cost
$35 - Adults
$25 - Concession.
A late fee of $10 applies to entries after Friday 6 September (entries on the day are accepted).

How to sign up: Email your name, date of birth, ACF rating and postcode to chessinarmidale@gmail.com. (You do not need an ACF rating to enter)

Please confirm your registration by depositing your entry fee to 
Account Name: Armidale Chess Club: 
BSB: 932-000 
Account Number: 725956 
and adding name of the entrant and “NEO” as the reference.

Enquiries: Please email chessinarmidale@gmail.com for any enquiries.

When : Saturday 26th October and Sunday 27th October 2024
Where : Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford.
Parkview Room

Time limit: 1 hour with 10 sec Fischer Style increments

Saturday Rounds ( Oct 26 )
10am; 1pm; 3:30pm
Sunday Rounds ( Oct 27)
10am; 12:30pm & 3pm prizegiving 5:35pm

Arbiter: Rick Keuning
Prizes 
Open 1st $325, 2nd $175, 3rd $100)
Under 1800	Under 1400	
Under 1600	Under 1200 
1st $100 and 2nd $40 in each Division* 

Senior and Junior Lloyd Fell Shield awarded to best performers.

Entry fees $40; $30 concession; $25 juniors
$10 additional fee if paid after to 24th October
(Free Entry for IMs & GMs who enter prior to Saturday 19th October)
All entrants need to be a financial member of NSW Chess Association or join on the day.
Post entries to - Allen Robinson, CCLCC Treasurer,
Unit 407/125A Jerralong Drive Schofields, NSW 2762
Payment can be made by direct deposit to
Central Coast Chess Club
Westpac Bank
BSB - 032 289
Account number - 159552
If you pay by direct deposit, please write your surname and "GosOpen" in the description and send your receipt to our treasurer Allen Robinson allenarobinson@hotmail.com also provide full name of entrant, age (if junior) and rating if known.

Enquiries : rod.tiffen@sydney.edu.au  or Keith@GosfordChess.com

• 	Minimum number of entries in divisions (eg at least 5 to have a second prize)
• 	These guaranteed minimums are calculated on a 30 entrant assumption 
• 	Some prizes will increase if entries exceed 30
•	Prize Divisions may be banded
•	The DoP may examines players’ ratings history when determining eligibility for prizes
• 	Only one prize per player; players provisionally rated after 3 rounds
• 	Best junior may be combined with Lloyd Fell Shield & Cash prizes
• 	Default time is 30 minutes - ie Any player who arrives at the chessboard more than 30 minutes after the start of the session shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.