The NSW Chess Association, on behalf of the Rooty Hill Chess Club, presents, the 2024 Sydney Chess Championships.

Live Games: https://sydneychesschampionships.rootyhillchessclub.org/prizes/

Entries closed! 193 players! Entries made after the 4th of July are not guaranteed a game in Round 1.


Chief Organiser: Winston Zhao Chen
Chief Arbiter: IA Charles Zworestine
Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Peter Tsai
Arbiter: NA Bevan Clouston
Arbiter: FA Winston Zhao Chen

Please email winston@rootyhillchessclub.org for any questions. 

Website: https://sydneychesschampionships.rootyhillchessclub.org

10:00	Registration
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 on 19 July: 	$35 including all titled players
If registered on 20 July: 	$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 19 July 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.
• 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.

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)

ENTRY IS LIMITED TO 90 PLAYERS

Saturday 24 August & Sunday 25 August 2024
    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: $2365
Open:	1st $500     2nd $350     3rd $300     4th $225
Rating Divisions: 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 August: Standard: $67.00 Pensioner: $57.00
If registered on 23 August: Standard: $87.00 Pensioner: $75.00

• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
• FIDE Baku acceleration will be used.
• All players under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian on the premises at all times.
• You need to register and pay by 22 August to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
• For the Pensioner discount, Pensioner Concession 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 August 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.