| Event Start Date: July 19, 2026 | Event End Date: July 19, 2026 | Event Venue: Sydney Academy of Chess, Burwood |
The online registration form is available at the end of this page.
The NSW Chess Association invites entries for the 2026 NSW Rapid
Venue:
Sydney Academy of Chess
Level 2 Suite 2
1-17 Elsie Street
Burwood, NSW
Paid parking is available under the building
When: Sunday 19th July
Schedule: 10:30am Round 1
Format: 7 round Swiss
Prize fund: $1,850
Prizes:
1st $400 | 2nd $350 | 3rd $300
U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
$200 in each division
Time Control: 15 minutes each per game, plus 10 seconds per move.
Entry fees:
If registered by 15 July: $35
If registered before 19 July: $50
- 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 15 July to be eligible for the early entry fee.
- Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
- Exemption from entry fees: FIDE titleholders – GM, IM, WGM, WIM. Entry must be received by the early entry cut off date of 15 July 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 after their time has elapsed shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.
- All NSW resident players must be full members for 2026 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 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 provide that number before their entry is accepted.