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If you are not present by 7:45 pm and have not informed the arbiter, you will be withdrawn from the tournament.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.

When : Saturday 2nd December and Sunday 3rd December 2023
Where : City Wests Club, King/Unions Streets Newcastle

Time limit: 1 hour with 10 sec Fischer Style increments

Saturday Rounds (2nd December)
10:30am; 1:30pm; 4:30pm
Sunday Rounds (3rd December)
10am; 12:25pm & 2:45pm prizegiving 5:10pm

Arbiter: Peter Cassettari

Entry fees $60 per team, $20 per player
All players must reside in NSW outside County of Cumberland (basically the Sydney metropolitan region).

We will make all efforts to accommodate part teams (less than 3 players) or lone players, so by all means put in an entry even if you do not have a full team.

All entrants need to be a financial member of NSW Chess Association or join on the day. Juniors are welcome
Payment can be made by direct deposit to
Newcastle District Chess Association
Newcastle Permanent
BSB: 650000
Account number: 959460808 
If you pay by direct deposit, please write your surname and "CTeams" in the description and send your receipt to Ron Groenhout.

Enquiries : rongroenhout@syneca.com.au
02 4954 9272 / 0414 57 1111

• 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.

Free parking is available at the venue.

When: Saturday 27 April

Schedule: 10:30am Registration
11:00 am Round 1
Prize giving approximately 6:30pm

Format: 7 round Swiss

Prizes: 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $200
1800-1600, 1599-1300, 1299 and below $300 in each division
Top Illawarra Junior to receive a term tuition at Wollongong Junior Chess Club (Valued at $170)
Time Control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move

Entry fees:
If registered by ANZAC day 25 April: $30, free entry for all titled players.
If registering after 25 April: $50 including all titled players.

Entries on the day will be included from round 2 onwards unless the arbiter decides otherwise.

• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
• All minors must be signed into Collegians Wollongong (the playing venue) by an adult.
• Outside of main playing area, minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• You need to register and pay by 25 April to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Players are eligible for one prize only. Rating prizes are based on ACF ratings. Unrated players are not eligible for
rating-restricted prizes.
• 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 Wollongong ANZAC Rapid Champion the player must live within Illawarra or
Shoalhaven region.
• By entering the event, players acknowledge decisions of the organiser, Wollongong Chess Club (WCC) are final.
• For further information email illawarrachess@gmail.com or visit the WCC or NSWCA websites: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143239717890884/ (WCC) www.nswca.org.au (NSW Chess)

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.

ENTRIES CLOSED


The tournament will take place in the foyer of the Concourse.

10:30am	Round 1

Number of Rounds: 7

Time Limit: 10 minutes each per game plus 5 seconds per move. 

Entry Fee:
If registered by 17 May: $25 including all titled players
If registered on 18 May: $35 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.
• You need to register and pay by 17 May 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.
• Chatswood is a major transport hub with buses and trains nearby. There is parking available underneath the Concourse at $8 for the day.

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.