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.

2024 Rooty Hill Open Championships
Open to both members and non-members.

FIDE Standard and ACF Normal Rated Chess Tournament
10 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration
Time Control:
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move

Entry Fees:
Members: $35 for Adults and Juniors | $25 for Concession
Non-Members: $50 for Adults and Juniors | $40 for Concession

Concession entry applies to pensioners (age, disability, and veteran) and tertiary students under 25.

Entries close Sunday, 9th June 2024. Late entries incur a $20 late fee.

Prize Money: Total $2250

Overall	Junior	Rating
1st: $750	1st: $200	U1750 ACF: $150
2nd: $450	2nd: $100	U1500 ACF: $150
3rd: $250	3rd: $50	U1250 ACF: $150
In the case of a tie, prize money is split between players. Players are only eligible for one prize.
Players who obtain more than one prize will receive the higher eligible prize.

Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time 7:45 pm.
You will be withdrawn from the tournament if you are not present by the default time without a valid reason. To be included back in the draw, you must pay a $10 penalty fee.

Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org

Chief Arbiter: Winston Zhao Chen