Australian Chess Federation Inc.

55th Ballarat Begonia Open 2021
2021-03-06 08:00 - 2021-03-08 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Ballarat Tech School, 136 Albert St, Ballarat, VIC, 3350, Australia
The Ballarat Begonia Open is a favourite amongst Australia’s chess players. Some of Australia’s GMs, and many IMs and FMs have expressed interest in competing, as well as our regular cohort of supporters. GM Ian Rogers will provide Live Commentary again as it proved so popular in previous years. Peter Tsai will be our chief arbiter.

TopChess 2020 Xmas Swiss Weekender
2020-12-19 09:00 - 2020-12-20 17:00 | Buranda State School, 24 Cowley St,, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
This is an OPEN event for adult and junior players.
DOP: Alex Stahnke. ACF & QJ Rated. Canteen, industrial fans & parking available. Elbow touch!!

Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships
2020-12-12 09:00 - 2020-12-13 17:00 | Soldiers Memorial Hall, 40 Marguerite St, Ranelagh, TAS, 7109, Australia
The Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships will also held on the weekend of December 12 and 13.
Venue: Soldiers Memorial Hall, across the road from the General Store, Ranelagh, TAS
Tassie Rapids webpage
Tassie Lightning webpage

2020 Australian Schools Teams Championships
2020-12-05 09:00 - 2020-12-06 17:00 | VIC
Plans for the 2020 ACF national finals to be presented by the Chess Association of Queensland in Brisbane in December have been changed due to the lingering uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ACF Council has approved an arrangement whereby teams selected to represent each participating State (or Territory) will assemble in a local State venue and compete via on-line connections under the supervision of ACF-appointed arbiters at each venue.

Wendy Terry Memorial
2020-10-24 09:00 - 2020-10-25 18:00 | Grace Lutheran College, Room F1, Buchanan Street, Rothwell, QLD, Australia
Presented by the QWCL in memory of Wendy Terry – a great servant of Queensland Chess.
Limited to 90 players due to the Covid-19 plan.

Queensland Womens and Girls Championship
2020-10-10 09:00 - 2020-10-11 17:00 | Loreto College Coorparoo, 415 Cavendish St, Coorparoo, QLD, 4151, Australia
8 year old Elizabeth Williams will defend her Queensland Women’s and Girls Champion title!
2019 QLD Womens and Girls report
The venue is to be confirmed mid- September 2020

2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial
2020-09-26 10:00 - 2020-09-27 17:00 | Grace Lutheran College, Room F1, Buchanan Street, Rothwell, QLD, Australia
2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial Open Chess EventPresented by BBC Painting and Redcliffe Chess Club
The time control is 60 minutes each plus 20 seconds a move from move 1.
For more information please see the Flyer

When

Sat 26 Sep 09:00 – Sun 27 Sep 2020 17:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time – Brisbane

Where

Grace Lutheran College Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Road, Rothwell QLD 4022, Australia (map)

Nell Van de Graaff Classic
2020-09-19 08:30 - 2020-09-20 17:00 | Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang, QLD, 4211, Australia
Nell Van de Graaff Classic

One of Queensland’s strongest tournaments each year, the Nell van de Graaff Classic is a 7 round swiss event which features a unique teams component that allows players of all abilities and ages to compete for prizes!
Make sure you get involved and join the 100+ expected players.
Full information can be found on the flyer.

When

Sat 19 Sep 2020

Where

Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia (map)

2020 Newcastle Kings Gambit Tournament
2020-09-13 | West City Club,, Corner King and Union Streets, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Start/End: Sunday, 13th September 2020

On Sunday, September 13th the Newcastle District Chess Association will be hosting the Kings Gambit novelty tournament. The starting position is - e4, e5, f4. Black moves first in every game and whether Black accepts or declines the gambit is up to him / her.
- Fee: $20 Adults, Juniors $10.
- Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 Seconds Fischer.
- All games will be recorded as a Best Game Prize judged by IM Gary Lane will be available.
- Registration from 10am with the tournament to start at 10:30am.
- Pre-registration is appreciated by contacting, Brett Saunders on email – besaunders79@gmail.com and/or mobile – 0448 908 612

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT BRETT SAUNDERS

Venue - https://www.westsnewcastle.com.au/clubs/wests-city

2020 Tasmanian Open
2020-08-29 12:30 - 2020-08-30 17:00 | Stella Maris Primary School, 28 Futuna Avenue, Park Grove, TAS, 7320, Australia
6 round Swiss. 60 minutes plus 10 seconds per move per player from move 1.
ENTRIES:
All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form.
Entries close at 5pm on Thursday the 27th of August.
A $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd. of August.

Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled
2020-08-10 19:30, 2020-08-03 19:30, 2020-07-27 19:30, 2020-07-20 19:30, 2020-07-13 19:30, 2020-07-06 19:30, 2020-06-29 19:30, 2020-06-22 19:30 and 1 more date | Rooty Hill RSL, Sherbrooke St, Rooty Hill, NSW, 2766, Australia
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.

2020 Gold Coast Open - Cancelled
2020-07-02 - 2020-07-06 | Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters, Cnr Markeri St & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters, QLD, 4218, Australia
The Gold Coast Open is Queensland’s biggest chess tournament with a record attendance of over 180 players, including 5 GM’s in 2018 . Then 2019 saw 176 participants! 2020 is set to be even bigger! 4 GM’s have entered to date. An event not to miss as JETS is also on the Gold Coast in 2020.

Macquarie Uni Chess Festival
2020-04-14 09:00 - 2020-04-19 17:00 | Macquarie University, 18 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, Australia
The Macquarie chess festival, hosted at the beautiful Macquarie university in Sydney consists of four sections. The blitz held on the evening of the 14th, The Sydney International Open (SIO), The Sydney International Challengers (under 2000 Fide) both held form the 15th-19th) and the junior rapidplay on the 19th.

2020 Doeberl Cup
2020-04-09 - 2020-04-13 | VENUE Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Woden, ACT, 2606, Australia
The Doeberl Cup is the longest running weekend chess event in Australia. Since 1963 it has been held every year in Canberra, Australia. Grandmaster Ian Rogers holds the record for the most number of wins (either outright or on tie-break) with 12.
The Doeberl Cup was named after its primary sponsor, Erich Doeberl.
This year’s event runs from the 9th to the 13th April.
So far 83 players have registered, including 6 GMs with current top seed 2020 Australian Champion GM Timur Kuybokarov and 2019 Doeberl Cup winning GM Hrant Melkumyan from Armenia taking part.

2020 Dubbo Open
2020-03-28 09:30 - 2020-03-29 17:00 | Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Venue: Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets, NSW 2830
Length: 6 rounds, 2 days (weekend)
Start/End: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 29 March
Registration: 9.30 am Saturday 28 March
Start time: 10.30 am Saturday 6 April 2019
Entry Fee(s): $45 adults, $35 concession, $25 juniors
Rounds: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm on Saturday;
9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm on Sunday
Time Control: Fischer – 60 minutes + 10 seconds per move
Prizes: $350 first prize guaranteed, divisional and junior prizes subject to number of entries
Enquiries to: Alexander Aich, 02 6884 4561 or 0408 200 564, alexander.aich@gmail.com and Trevor Bemrose, 02 6884 4096, trevbem@gmail.com
SPECIAL: All NSW players are required to be either full or associate members of the NSW Chess Association (or members of NSW Junior Chess League if under 18). Membership can be arranged on the day.

Tasmanian Championships
2020-03-07 13:30 - 2020-03-09 18:00 | YMCA Kings Meadows, 8A Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows, TAS, 7249, Australia
FORMAT:
7 round Swiss. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move per player from move 1.
ENTRIES:
All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form.
Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday the 4th of March.
A $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd of February.
FEES & LEVIES:
Entry fees may be paid in person on the day with cash or credit card. Entry fees may also be paid prior to the event by bank transfer direct to the TCA or via the TCA website by credit card or PayPal.

Adult $60

Junior (under 18) $30

In accordance with section 3 of the TCA Constitution, Tasmanian players not already a member of the TCA must pay an Individual TCA Membership levy in addition to their entry fee. This fee entitles the individual to all items listed under rule 3.2 of the constitution until the commencement of the next TCA financial year (rule 6.5)

Ballarat Begonia Open 2020
2020-03-07 08:00 - 2020-03-09 17:00 | Ballarat Tech School, 136 Albert St, Ballarat, VIC, 3350, Australia
The Ballarat Begonia Open is a favourite amongst
Australia's chess players. Many of Australia's
GMs, IMs and FMs and a sprinkling of OS GMs
have expressed interest in competing, as well
as our regular cohort of supporters.

GM Ian Rogers will provide Live Commentary
again as it proved so popular in previous years.

IA Peter Tsai will be our chief arbiter.

Venue is Ballarat Tech School at 136 Albert St.

Labour Day weekend in 2020 is March 7 to 9, so book your accommodation now!
For registration and more information about
accommodation, the new venue and more, go to
https://www.ballaratchess.com/begonia/2020/index.html
Begonia Flyer - please download and distribute
at your club.

2020 City of Sydney Rapid
2020-02-23 11:00 - 19:30 | Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, NSW, 2114, Australia
7 rounds from 11 a.m. until approximately 7.30 p.m.

Registration 10:15-10:30am.

Time Limit: 20 minutes each per game plus 10 seconds per move.

Entry Fee:
If registered by 21 February: $25 including all titled players
If registered on 22 February: $35 including all titled players
If registered on 23 February: $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.
• You need to register and pay by 21 February to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Players are eligible for one prize only. 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 2020 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.
• To be eligible to win the title of City of Sydney Rapid Champion the player must live within the County of Cumberland
• By entering the event, players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
• All prizes not redeemed within 12 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.

Queensland Reserves and Tin Cup
2020-02-22 09:00 - 2020-02-23 18:00 | Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang, QLD, 4211, Australia

2020 Newcastle Open
2020-02-08 08:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 | West City Club,, Corner King and Union Streets, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Rate of Play: Fischer: 60 minutes + 10 sec per move for each player.

On Saturday, February 8th & Sunday, February 9th 2020 the Newcastle District Chess Association will be hosting the premier Newcastle chess event, the Newcastle Open.
- 6 Rounds - 3 rounds on Saturday and 3 rounds on Sunday.
- Time control: 1 Hour + 10 seconds Fischer.
- $60 entry fee / $50 for Concession.
- Pre-registration is appreciated by contacting, Brett Saunders on email – besaunders79@gmail.com and/or mobile – 0448 908 612

The Southport School Australian Junior Chess Championships
2020-01-18 - 2020-01-27 | The Southport School, Lupus Street, Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia
AJCC Flyer

Australian Chess Championships 2020
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-13 | St George Leagues Club, 124 Princess Hwy, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia
Download Flyer
