Event Highlights
Date & Venue
January 5-15, 2026
University of Sydney Business School
Belinda Hutchinson Building
Prizes
$~18,000 total prize fund
Australian Champion Title
Time Control
40 moves in 90 minutes
+ 30 minutes to finish
+ 30 sec increment from move 1
Participants
Open to all Australian and
International players
Schedule
- January 5 Opening Ceremony
- January 5-14 Tournament Rounds
- January 10 Blitz Tournament
- January 15 Final Round & Closing
Registration
Secure your spot in Australia's premier chess event!
Early Bird: $175 AUD
(Until September 30, 2025)
Standard: $200 AUD
Official Sponsors
Contact
auschamps@usydchessclub.org