Schedule: 
Saturday	    	 Sunday		             Monday
10.15am - 10.30am Registration
11am	Round 1		 10.30am Round 4	     10.30am Round 6
2.30pm	Round 2		 2pm	 Round 5	     2pm     Round 7
6.00pm	Round 3		 (NRL Grand Final)	     5.30pm  Prize-giving


Prize Fund  $3200

Open: 1st $900   2nd $600    3rd $350     4th $270
Rating Divisions: U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
1st $220  2nd $140 - subject to 5 players in each division

Time Control:	60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move
Entry Fees:		
If registered by 28 September
Adult: $62.00    Junior [U18]: $56.00   Aged Pensioner: $52  
If registered on 29 September   
Adult: $80.00    Junior [U18]: $72.00   Aged Pensioner: $68     
If registered on 30 September   
Adult: $100.00    Junior [U18]: $92.00   Aged Pensioner: $88 

• The event will be ACF rated
• All players under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
• Entry for players under 18 years of age is restricted to those who have an ACF standard rating of at least 1100 or a FIDE standard rating of at least 1400.
• You need to register and pay by 28 September to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Entries on the day of the tournament will be included in the round 1 draw at the arbiter’s discretion. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after 10:30am.
• Full-time students under 25 can enter at the junior rate. Student ID card must be produced on the day of the tournament otherwise the applicable adult entry fee will be charged.
• For pensioner discount, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card must be produced on the day of the tournament otherwise the applicable adult entry fee will be charged.
• Exemption from entry fees: FIDE titleholders - GM, IM, WGM, WIM.  Entry must be received by the early entry cut off date of 28 September or full entry fees must be paid.
• Players are eligible for 1 prize only. Rating prizes are based on ACF ratings.  Unrated players are not eligible for rating restricted prizes.
• Forfeit times: 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.
• All NSW resident players must be full members of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.
• By entering the event players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
• Players may request up to two half point byes prior to the start of the round before the bye is needed. Half point byes are not available in the last two rounds.

For further information e-mail tournaments@nswca.org.au or visit the NSWCA website: www.nswca.org.au 

All prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be treated as donations to the next Olympiad.

Open to both members and non-members.
If you are a member, please log in to the member’s portal to register.

FIDE Classical and ACF Standard Rated

9 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration Method

Time Control:
90 Minutes + 30 Seconds per move

Entry Fees:
Members: $35 Adults | $20 Juniors
Non-Members: $50 Adults | $30 Juniors

Prize Money:
Overall: 1st $750 | 2nd $450 | 3rd $250
Juniors (U18): 1st $200 | 2nd $100 | 3rd $50
1st in ACF U1800, U1600 and U1200: $150
Total: $2250

Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time 7:45 pm.

If you are not present by 7:45 pm and have not informed the arbiter, you will be withdrawn from the tournament. A $10 penalty fee is to be paid via our website to be included back in the draw.
Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org
Entries are only accepted on our website.

Chief Arbiter: Winston Zhao Chen

Dates:
Rd 1: 3rd October	
Rd 2: 10th October	
Rd 3: 17th October  
Rd 4: 24th October  	
Rd 5: 31st October	
Rd 6: 7th November
Rd 7: 14th November	
Rd 8: 21st November	
Rd 9: 28th November

Terms and Conditions:
•	Entries are only accepted on our website.
•	Decisions made by the arbiter on the night are final and no appeals are permitted for the purpose of time. (Article 11.10)
•	Rating restricted prizes are restricted to players with an ACF Rating. Players are only eligible for one prize. Prize winners will receive the maximum amount possible. depending on their placement.
•	Prizes may be combined and split between players if there is a tie.
•	Pairings by Vega using FIDE Approved Baku Acceleration Method.
•	The arbiter reserves the right to modify the pairing before the round begins if there are changes in the draw.
•	October FIDE and September ACF Ratings will be used.
•	All ½ point byes must be requested at the latest Friday evening. All byes requested after Friday will be given as zero-point byes. No half point byes in rounds 8 and 9.
•	A maximum of two half-point byes will be permitted in the tournament.
•	Exceptions to the byes’ policies will only be made at the arbiter’s discretion under special circumstances. The $10 penalty fee will apply each time you do not turn up before the default time without informing the arbiter.
•	The draw will be published weekly on our website, newsletter and social media platforms on Saturday evening.
•	Please email byes@rootyhillchessclub.org if you are unable to make it to your game. There is limited reception at the club, and the arbiter may not receive your text message.
•	Players not residing in Australia must have a FIDE ID to compete. If not listed on the FIDE website, players must obtain an ID from their national federation.
•	Entries close Sunday October 1st. Late entries are $60 for all players. Entries in rounds 7/8/9 will be $30 for all players.

Eligibility: The tournament is open to players who have reached or will reach the age of 50 during 2023.


    Saturday	    	    	       Sunday
10:15 - 10:30am Registration    10:30am    Round 4
11am	   Round 1		1:30pm	   Round 5	
1:30pm     Round 2      	4pm        Round 6
4pm	   Round 3		6:30pm     Prize giving

Prizes Fund: $1675

Open:	1st $400     2nd $250     3rd $150
Rating Divisions: U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
1st $150 2nd $75. - subject to 5 players in each division

Best 65+: $200 (for players who have reached or will reach the age of 65 during 2023)

Time Control:	60 minutes plus 10 seconds per move

Entry Fees:		
If registered by 19 October: Adult: $50.00 Pensioner: $40  
If registered on 20 October: Adult: $70.00 Pensioner: $70
If registered on 21 October: Adult: $90.00 Pensioner: $80     

•  The tournament will be ACF rated.
•  You need to register and pay by 19 October to be eligible for the early entry fee.
•  Entries on the day of the tournament will be included in the round 1 draw at the arbiters discretion. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after 10:30am.
•  For pensioner discount, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card must be produced on the day of the tournament otherwise the applicable adult entry fee will be charged.
•  Exemption from entry fees: FIDE titleholders - GM, IM, WGM, WIM.  Entry must be received by the early entry cut off date of 19 October or full entry fees must be paid.
• Players are eligible for one prize only. Rating prizes are based on ACF ratings. Unrated players are not eligible for rating-restricted prizes.
•  Forfeit times: 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.
•  All NSW resident players must be full members of (or join) the NSWCA
•  Players may request up to two half point byes prior to the start of the round before the bye is needed. Half point byes are not available in the last two rounds.
•  By entering the event players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
•  For further information e-mail tournaments@nswca.org.au or visit the NSWCA website: www.nswca.org.au
•  All prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be treated as donations to the next Olympiad.

When : Saturday 28th October and Sunday 29th October 2023
Where : Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford.
The All Stars Lounge

Time limit: 1 hour with 10 sec Fischer Style increments

Saturday Rounds ( Oct 28 )
10am; 1pm; 3:30pm
Sunday Rounds ( Oct 29)
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 Thursday 26th October
(Free Entry for IMs & GMs who enter prior to Saturday 21st 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.