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Tournaments in NSW for 2004  -  Taree Chess Club. We regret to advise 
that due to lack of suitable venue, all Taree Open  events have been 
cancelled for the Year 2004. 12-13 June Grand Prix  will be played in 
Laurieton as 'Mid North Coast June Open' Grand Prix  same date. 
14-15 February 'Summer Open' cancelled, and 13-14 November  
'Spring Open' cancelled. Also 'One Day Chess' is cancelled. 
Endel Lane - Tournament Director.

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Henry Greenfield 2004
Monday February 2nd - Monday March 29th
Venue: The Hakoah Club, 61 Hall Street Bondi, NSW 2026 
The Hakoah Chess Club cordially invites all members and 
friends to compete  in the Henry Greenfield Cup-2004. 
This 9 round Swiss event will be held at the  Hakoah Club on 
consecutive Monday evenings, commencing at 7.30 p.m.  
Monday February 2nd  2004. Entries close at 7.15 p.m.  
$  Prizes:  $ Open 1st    $350.00  2nd   $220.00 3rd  $80.00   
Under 1700 1st    $200.00 2nd     $120.00 3rd    $80.00  
Those prizes as well as any others rely upon of minimum of 
50 entries.   
Time Limit: 40 moves in 90 minutes, then 30 minutes to 
finish the game.   
Entries $30 Hakoah Chess Club Members     
(Hakoah Chess Club Membership is $30 for a year)  
$40 Non-Members. $20 Juniors (U/18)
Enquiries:  Vladimir Feldman - DOP : 
vfeldman@bigpond.net.au - 0414798503
or visit Hakoah Chess Club web page: 
http://hakoahchessclub.freeservers.com   
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Drouin Open Chess Championship
ACF Grand Prix Category 1 Tournament
Saturday/Sunday, 21st & 22nd February
Old Council Chambers
Young St, Drouin

Drouin is a small town 100km East of Melbourne. If you are coming by car 
drive up the M1 freeway all the way from Melbourne, until you see the Drouin 
turnoff. You will pass through Packenham, and Drouin is another 20mins drive 
after Packenham. If you are coming by train, go to platform 10 at Flinders St 
and catch the V-Line which runs through Warragul to Traralgon. Drouin is the 
first stop before Warragul. The station is in the heart of the town, and just a 
few minutes walk from the venue.  For detailed map please go to 
www.possumpages.com.au/drouinchess

7 Round Swiss 
Round Times:    Saturday 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm
Sunday 10am, 1pm, 4pm
You may elect to receive a half-point bye in any round.

60 minutes + 10 seconds per move

Entry fees:   free Entry for GM’s & IM’s
$40 Full $35 Concession 
$20 Juniors (under 18)
Payment accepted by cash, cheque or credit card. 
Phone 9576-8177 to enter over the phone. 
Late entry after 14th Feb will incur $10 late-fee.

Enter online:  www.possumpages.com.au/drouinchess

Prizes: 1st        $500
2nd       $300
3rd        $200
Plus Ratings Prizes and Junior Prizes 
depending on entries

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2004 Australia Day Weekender
The NSW Chess Association Inc. invites your participation in this
Category 3 Grand Prix event.
The tournament features $3,300 in prizes, plus the chance to hit the lead
in the 2004 Grand Prix!
Where: North Sydney Leagues Club
When: Saturday 24th / Sunday 25th January
Director: Jason Lyons [International Arbiter]
Time Control: FIDE time control 90 minutes + 
30 seconds per move from the start
Entry Fees:
Adult: $70.00 Junior [u/18]: $40.00
entries due Friday January 23rd. Register by phone, email or mail and
pay on the day. Late entries will be accepted on the day.
Schedule: Saturday: 9am Registration; 9:30 Round 1; 2:00 round 2; 6:30 round 3
Sunday: 9:30 Round 4; 2:00 round 5; 6:30 round 6
Prizes:
(based on 75
players)
Open 1st $600 2nd $400 3rd $200
U2000,
U1800 1st $250 2nd $175 3rd $100
U1600,
U1400 1st $250 2nd $175 3rd $100
The tournament will be FIDE rated
Players are eligible for only 1 prize.
A $10 late fee will be charged to all entries received on Saturday 24th January 2004, 
and an additional $10
for entries received after the scheduled start of round 1.
All NSW resident players must be members of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL
For further information contact Ralph Seberry by telephone [0403 991 730], email
ralphseberry@optushome.com.au, or visit the NSWCA website: http://www.nswca.org.au/
2004 Australia Day Weekender
Print out and complete this entry form.
Please make all cheques payable to NSWCA Inc.
[or email to ralphseberry@optushome.com.au]
Post to:
NSW Chess Association
G.P.O BOX 2418
SYDNEY 2001
ENTRIES DUE BY FRIDAY JANUARY 23

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City of Sydney Championships 2004
The NSW Chess Association Inc. invites entries for the
City of Sydney Championships 2004
Venue: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club
117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde (1 minute from West Ryde Station)
When: Registration Closes 23rd Feb, 
late applications accepted until 10:30am 29th Feb
From 29th Feb to 28th March (Sundays) 9 rounds - 2 rounds a day
Starting Times: Morning Rd 11.00am -Afternoon Rd 4.00pm
Presentation then City of Sydney Lightning 4.00pm, 28th March
Time Control: FIDE time control 90 minutes + 
30 seconds per move from the start
Entry Fees: Adult $80, Under 18 $50, Under 14 $30.
$10 Late fee for Registration after 22nd Feb
(Mail, phone or email and pay on the 29th Feb)
Prizes
(based on 75 entries)
Open: 1st $600 2nd $400 3rd $200
U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Junior: 1st $250 2nd $150 3rd $100
The tournament will be FIDE rated
Players are eligible for only 1 prize. 
Juniors are not eligible for ratings prizes.
A $10 late fee applies for entries received after Sunday February 22nd
All NSW resident players must be members of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL
For further information contact Ralph Seberry by telephone [0403 991 730],
email ralphseberry@optushome.com.au, 
or visit the NSWCA website: http://www.nswca.org.au/
City of Sydney Championships 2004
Print out and complete this entry form.
Please make all cheques payable to NSWCA Inc.
[or email to ralphseberry@optushome.com.au]
Post to:
NSW Chess Association
G.P.O BOX 2418
SYDNEY 2001
ENTRIES DUE FEBRUARY 23

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Asian Boys and Girls Under-18 Championships 2004 
The Qatar Chess Association cordially invites all affiliated Asian Chess Federations 
in FIDE Asian Zones 3.1a, 3.1b, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 to participate in the Asian Junior Boys 
& Girls (Under-18 years) Chess championships to be held in Doha, Qatar from 
20th January (arrival) to 30th January 2004 (departure). Download the invitation letter at 
http://www.fide.com/asia/asianu18.doc
More details contact Kerry Stead mailto:kerrys@ihug.com.au

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Dear chessfriends, 

Let us inform you about the possibility still to register without additional charge for 
3rd international chess tournament OPEN PRAHA 2004 which will be held on 
16.-23.1. 2004. To date 15.12. 2003 more than 110 players from 16 countries have 
registered. Among others GM Hasangatin (RUS), GM Vokac (CZE), GM Meduna (CZE) 
and GM Plachetka (SVK). The tournament is open for all applicants. 

Furthermore it is possible to register for OPEN MARIANSKE LAZNE 2004 
(24.-31.1. 2004) or IM round-robin tournament MARIANSKE LAZNE 2004 
with possibility to fulfill IM norms (24.1.-1.2.2004).

More detailed information should be found at the address: http://www.czechtour.net . 
With best regards
Jan Mazuch

Dr. Jan Mazuch, Director of CZECH OPEN & CZECH TOUR - j.mazuch@avekont.cz
CZECH OPEN - International Festival of Chess, Bridge and Games - http://www.czechopen.net
CZECH TOUR - International Chess Tournaments Series - http://www.czechtour.net
International Chess Calendar - http://www.avekont.cz/calendar/ 
Sachovy kalendar turnaju v CR a SR - http://www.avekont.cz/kalendar/

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Tournament: Howick & Pakuranga Times Auckland International Open 
Venue: Pakuranga Country Club, Oak Room 
Dates: January 19 - 23 2004 
Format: 9 Round Swiss / Fischer Time Control 
Arbiter: IA Bob Gibbons 
Prize Fund: 1st $1,000; 2nd $600; 3rd $400; 4th $200; Best Junior $200 
Webcast: The top board is being broadcast LIVE on this website. 
Download: Games in PGN Format. 
2003 Event: Click here for full details of the 2003 Auckland International Open. 
http://www.auschess.org.au/oceania/auckland/2003/

Please note that Emirates Airlines is still offering cheap flights, for around 
A$500 return, to fly to Auckland around the time of the tournament.

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Co-ordinator:  ChessWorld/David Cordover
cordover@chessworld.com.au
0411 877 833

Australia Day Weekender (Sydney)
Category 3
$3,300 in prizes
North Sydney Leagues Club
Saturday 24th / Sunday 25th January
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move from the start
Entry Fees: Adult: $70.00 Junior [u/18]: $40.00
entries due Friday January 23rd. Register by phone, email or mail and
pay on the day. Late entries will be accepted on the day.
Schedule: Saturday: 9am Registration; 9:30 Round 1; 2:00 round 2; 6:30 round 3
Sunday: 9:30 Round 4; 2:00 round 5; 6:30 round 6

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