Saturday					Sunday
10:30am	Round 1		10:30am	Round 4
  2:00pm	Round 2		  2:00pm	Round 5
  5:30pm	Round 3		  5:30pm	Round 6
  					  8:45pm	Prize giving

Prizes Fund: $2700
Open:	1st $500     2nd $350     3rd $300     4th $225
Rating Divisions: U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
1st $200 2nd $130- subject to 5 players  in each division

Time Control:	60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move

Entry Fees:		
If registered by 22 January: Standard: $67.00 Concession: $57.00
If registered before 25 January: Standard: $87.00 Concession: $75.00

• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
• Use of FIDE Baku acceleration will be at the discretion of the NSWCA.
• All players under 13 years of age must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
• You need to register and pay by 22 January to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
• For Concession discount, a Healthcare Card, Pensioner Concession Card or a National Assistance 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 22 January 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 or the NSWJCL.
• 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
• 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.
• All prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be treated as donations to the next Olympiad.

Note: All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
Australian Citizens & Permanent residents without FIDE ID numbers will need to provide DOB prior to the start of the event or their entry will not be accepted.

Foreign players without a FIDE ID number will not be accepted. They will need to obtain a FIDE ID number from their National Federation and advise that number prior to their entry being accepted.

Venue: West City Club - New
Corner King and Union Streets, Newcastle
https://www.westsnewcastle.com.au/clubs/wests-city

Saturday 8th, February 2024 & Sunday 9th, February 2025

Saturday:  1. 10:30am     2. 1:30pm    3. 4:30pm
Sunday:  4. 10am Sharp   5. 1:00pm    6. 4:00pm
(Timings may vary slightly on the day depending on game duration)

Prizes will be provided for an open division and at least one graded (reserve) division.
Thanks to sponsorship by Pirtek Newcastle the prize pool is expected to be in excess of $2500.

Registration:
Saturday, 8th February from 9:30am - Sharp (early entry to venue is possible prior to Club opening time at 10.00am)
Pre-registration is appreciated and for further information contact Ron on 0414 57 1111 or 02 4954 9272 or email to rongroenhout@syneca.com.au. 
Payments can be made online to
Newcastle District Chess Association
Newcastle Permanent
BSB: 650000
Account number: 959460808 
Please make sure your payment has clear identification

In 2025 all players must pay entry fees
Entry fees:
Adults $60 and Concession/Juniors $50 

Note: All NSW players are required to be members of the NSW Chess Association to play in this tournament (or to be members of the NSW Junior Chess League - if player is currently under 18). Membership to these organisations can be arranged in person on the day during registration process.

Rate of Play: 
60 minutes + 10 sec increment per move for each player (Fischer system)

Players who have not appeared at their designated board by 30 minutes from the posted start time of the round will have their game deemed forfeited & lost

FOR FURTHER INFO -  Website: http://newcastlechess.club

10:30am	Round 1

Number of Rounds: 7
Time Control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move


Time Limit: 15 minutes each per game plus 10 seconds per move. 

Entry Fee:
If registered by 12 February: 	$35 including all titled players
If registered before 16 February: 	$50 including all titled players

Prizes: 
1st $300 2nd $250 3rd $200 
U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
$150 in each division

• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
• Use of FIDE Baku acceleration will be at the discretion of the NSWCA.
• All players under 13 years of age must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
• You need to register and pay by 1 March to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
• 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 after their time has elapsed shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.
• All NSW resident players must be full members for 2024 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.
• To be eligible to win the title of City of Sydney Rapid Champion the player must live within the County of Cumberland.
• By entering the event, players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
• For further information email 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.

NOTE: All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.

Australian Citizens & Permanent residents without FIDE id numbers will need to provide DOB prior to the start of the event or their entry will not be accepted.

Foreign players without a FIDE id number will not be accepted. They will need to obtain a FIDE id number from their National Federation and advise that number prior to their entry being accepted.

Entry Fee:
Adults: $30 Juniors: $25 Gosford Chess Club Members: $10 discount
Payment: https://www.trybooking.com/CYAZE Payment Gosford Chess Club

FIDE and ACF rated.

Note: To enter this tournament, you must be an Australian citizen, or a
permanent resident, or have a FIDE id.
Note: Adult players from NSW must be members of the NSWCA or join on the day.

Time Control: 3 minutes plus 2 second increment

Rounds: 12 (2 two-hour sessions)

Registration Opens - 9:30 am
Round 1 - 10:00 am Round 2 - 10:20 am Round 3 - 10:40 am
Round 4 - 11:00 am Round 5 - 11:20 am Round 6 - 11:40 am
Lunch Break - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - 60 minutes
Round 7 - 1:00 pm Round 8 - 1:20 pm Round 9 - 1:40 pm
Round 10 - 2:00 pm Round 11 - 2:20 pm Round 12 - 2:40 pm
Prize Giving and Presentation - 3pm

Prizes:
The organisers reserve the right to alter division bands and vary prize amounts depending upon
the number of entries. This will be finalised on the day of the competition.
(Note: The following divisions and prize amounts are indicative of 40 entries or more).

Open Division
1st - $160 2nd - $120 3rd - $80
Under 1600s Division (Unrated players may not win a prize in this division)
1st - $80 2nd - $50
Under 1200s Division (Unrated players may not win a prize in this division)
1st - $80 2nd - $50
Best Junior - $40 Best unrated Player - $30 (minimum 2 players)

A player may only win one prize.

1:30pm Round 1

Number of Rounds: 11
Time Control: 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move

Entry Fee:
If registered by 12 March: 		$35 including all titled players
If registered before 16 March: 		$50 including all titled players

Prizes: 1st $300 2nd $250 3rd $200
U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
$150 in each division

� The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
� All players under 13 years of age must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
� You need to register and pay by 12 March to be eligible for the early entry fee.
� Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
� 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 after their time has elapsed shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.
� All NSW resident players must be full members for 2025 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.
� To be eligible to win the title of City of Sydney Blitz Champion the player must live within the County of Cumberland.
� By entering the event, players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
� For further information email 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.

NOTE: All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.

Australian Citizens & Permanent residents without FIDE id numbers will need to provide DOB prior to the start of the event or their entry will not be accepted.

Foreign players without a FIDE id number will not be accepted. They will need to obtain a FIDE id number from their National Federation and advise that number prior to their entry being accepted.

Our entries are capped at 60, so make sure to sign up soon
Trybooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CZITL


Venue:
Specific Room TBA; High St, UNSW Sydney, Kensington 2033
Accessible by public transport - a short walk from UNSW High St or UNSW Anzac Parade Light Rail station.

Format:
60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1
ACF and FIDE rated 7-round tournament, using Swiss pairings
Players may request one half-point bye for rounds 1-5 by emailing a bye request to chessclubunsw@gmail.com before the 18th of March.

Schedule:
21-23rd March 2025
Opening: 21st March, 6:00pm
Round 1: 21st March, 7:00pm
Round 2: 22nd March, 11:00am
Round 3: 22nd March, 2:30pm
Round 4: 22nd March, 6:00pm
Round 5: 23rd March, 10:00am
Round 6: 23rd March, 1:30pm
Round 7: 23rd March, 5:00pm

Entry Fee:
General entry - $80
UNSW Arc member - $40
UNSW Arc members must be a member of the UNSW Chess Club and have signed up through the UNSW SpArc portal. You may be asked to present your UNSW student ID at the event.
Overseas entrants must have a FIDE ID number OR must obtain one from their home country federation before entering. Parents must ensure children are supervised between rounds.
Entries close at 6pm on March 20th

Prizes:
1st: $800
2nd: $600
3rd: $400
4th: $200
u1800 ACF $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)
u1600 ACF $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)
Unrated $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)
Junior prize $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)
(Players are only eligible for one prize. Prizes are split in the case of a tie)
All Prizes will be paid by bank transfer

Chief Arbiter:
NA Edward Rust

For more enquiries please contact chessclubunsw@gmail.com

Venue:              Starlite Rooms
                    Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets
                    Dubbo NSW 2830
Length:             6 rounds, 2 days (weekend)
Start/End:          Saturday 29 March - Sunday 30 March
Registration:       9.30 am Saturday 29 March 
                    Pre-registration would be greatly appreciated. Entries can be paid by bank transfer to DUBBO RSL MEMORIAL CLUB LTD, BSB: 082-564 Acc: 147276597
                    Please identify yourself in the payment
Start time:         10.30 am Saturday 29 March
Entry Fee(s):       $45 adults, $35 concession, $25 juniors
Rounds:             10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm on Saturday 
                    9:15 am, 11:45 pm, 2:15 pm on Sunday
Time Control:       Fischer  60 minutes + 10 seconds per move
Prizes:             $450 first prize guaranteed, divisional and junior prizes subject to number of entries
Contacts:           Prakashbabu Radhakrishnan 0422 877 165 email prakash2009babu@gmail.com
                    Trevor Bemrose 0424 225 323 (AH or SMS) email trevbem@gmail.com 

SPECIAL:            All NSW players are required to be either full or associate members of the NSW Chess Association (or members of NSW Junior Chess League if under 18).  Membership can be arranged on the day.

The Rooty Hill Chess Club Presents the Return of the 2025 Sydney International Open, sponsored by Jane Street.

Dates: Wednesday 23rd April to Sunday 27th April 2025
Venue: Conference Rooms 5 & 6 at Novotel West HQ

Divisions:
Championships: Over 2000 FIDE ONLY + Norm Event
Challengers: Over 1400 ACF or 1600 to 2050 FIDE (Accelerated Draws)
Contenders: Under 1600 ACF or Under 1700 FIDE (Accelerated Draws)

All classical divisions are 9 Round Swiss Events, with 90 minutes + 30 seconds as the time control


Blitz: Open to All (Accelerated Draws)
11 Round Swiss with 3 minutes + 2 seconds as the time control

Prizes
$16,600 Provisional Total Prize Pool

Championships: $8,750
Challengers: $4,550
Contenders: $2,300
Blitz: $1,000

Schedule
Please refer to the website.
Blitz starts at 3pm on Friday, 25th of April

Entries Open!

Any questions, email winston@rootyhillchessclub.org

Website: https://sio.rootyhillchessclub.org/