BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Australian Chess Federation Inc. - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Australian Chess Federation Inc. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://auschess.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Australian Chess Federation Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201219T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20201203T012048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T012048Z UID:2549-1608368400-1608483600@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:TopChess 2020 Xmas Swiss Weekender DESCRIPTION:This is an OPEN event for adult and junior players. \nDOP: Alex Stahnke. ACF & QJ Rated.  Canteen\, industrial fans & parking available. Elbow touch!! URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/topchess-2020-xmas-swiss-weekender/ LOCATION:Buranda State School\, 24 Cowley St\,\, Woolloongabba\, QLD\, 4102\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Stahnke":MAILTO:alexstahnke@topchess.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201212T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20201018T002833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T014035Z UID:2531-1607763600-1607878800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships DESCRIPTION:The Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships will also held on the weekend of December 12 and 13.\nVenue: Soldiers Memorial Hall\, across the road from the General Store\, Ranelagh\, TAS \nTassie Rapids webpage \nTassie Lightning webpage URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/tasmanian-rapid-and-lightning-championships/ LOCATION:Soldiers Memorial Hall\, 40 Marguerite St\, Ranelagh\, TAS\, 7109\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201205T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20201018T011027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T011027Z UID:2534-1607158800-1607274000@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Australian Schools Teams Championships DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-australian-schools-teams-championships/ LOCATION:VIC ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Chess Federation":MAILTO:info@auschess.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201024T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201025T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20201018T013336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T013336Z UID:2538-1603530000-1603648800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy Terry Memorial DESCRIPTION:Presented by the QWCL in memory of Wendy Terry – a great servant of Queensland Chess.\nLimited to 90 players due to the Covid-19 plan. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/wendy-terry-memorial/ LOCATION:Grace Lutheran College\, Room F1\, Buchanan Street\, Rothwell\, QLD\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Young":MAILTO:qwclqwcl@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201010T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200802T051338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200802T051338Z UID:2441-1602320400-1602435600@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Queensland Womens and Girls Championship DESCRIPTION:8 year old Elizabeth Williams will defend her Queensland Women’s and Girls Champion title!\n2019 QLD Womens and Girls report \nThe venue is to be confirmed mid- September 2020 URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/queensland-womens-and-girls-championship/ LOCATION:Loreto College Coorparoo\, 415 Cavendish St\, Coorparoo\, QLD\, 4151\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Young":MAILTO:qwclqwcl@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200731T111232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T111232Z UID:2427-1601114400-1601226000@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial DESCRIPTION:2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial Open Chess EventPresented by BBC Painting and Redcliffe Chess Club \nThe time control is 60 minutes each plus 20 seconds a move from move 1. \nFor more information please see the Flyer\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSat 26 Sep 09:00 – Sun 27 Sep 2020 17:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time – Brisbane\n\n\n\nWhere\n\nGrace Lutheran College Rothwell Campus\, Anzac Ave & Mewes Road\, Rothwell QLD 4022\, Australia (map) URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-leo-wilkinson-memorial/ LOCATION:Grace Lutheran College\, Room F1\, Buchanan Street\, Rothwell\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Mark C Stokes":MAILTO:markcstokes@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200919T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200731T110459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T110614Z UID:2423-1600504200-1600621200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Nell Van de Graaff Classic DESCRIPTION:Nell Van de Graaff Classic\n\nOne 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! \nMake sure you get involved and join the 100+ expected players. \nFull information can be found on the flyer. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\nSat 19 Sep 2020\n\n\n\nWhere\n\nHinterland Hotel\, 53 Station St\, Nerang QLD 4211\, Australia (map) URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2423/ LOCATION:Hinterland Hotel\, 53 Station St\, Nerang\, QLD\, 4211\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Shaun Curtis":MAILTO:scurtis@gardinerchess.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200914 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200731T111745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T111745Z UID:2430-1599955200-1600041599@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Newcastle Kings Gambit Tournament DESCRIPTION:Start/End: Sunday\, 13th September 2020\n\nOn 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.\n - Fee: $20 Adults\, Juniors $10.\n - Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 Seconds Fischer.\n - All games will be recorded as a Best Game Prize judged by IM Gary Lane will be available. \n - Registration from 10am with the tournament to start at 10:30am.\n - Pre-registration is appreciated by contacting\, Brett Saunders on email – besaunders79@gmail.com and/or mobile – 0448 908 612\n\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION\, CONTACT BRETT SAUNDERS\n\nVenue - https://www.westsnewcastle.com.au/clubs/wests-city URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-newcastle-kings-gambit-tournament/ LOCATION:West City Club\,\, Corner King and Union Streets\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Saunders":MAILTO:besaunders79@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200829T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200818T082704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T082907Z UID:2478-1598704200-1598806800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Tasmanian Open DESCRIPTION:6 round Swiss. 60 minutes plus 10 seconds per move per player from move 1. \nENTRIES: \nAll competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form. \nEntries close at 5pm on Thursday the 27th of August. \nA $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd. of August. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-tasmanian-open/ LOCATION:Stella Maris Primary School\, 28 Futuna Avenue\, Park Grove\, TAS\, 7320\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200810T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2273-1597087800-1597087800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-08-10/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200803T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2272-1596483000-1596483000@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-08-03/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200727T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2271-1595878200-1595878200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-07-27/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200720T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2270-1595273400-1595273400@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-07-20/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200713T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2269-1594668600-1594668600@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-07-13/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200706T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2268-1594063800-1594063800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-07-06/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200707 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200224T093455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T023926Z UID:2280-1593648000-1594079999@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Gold Coast Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-gold-coast-open/ LOCATION:Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters\, Cnr Markeri St & Sunshine Blvd\, Mermaid Waters\, QLD\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Shaun Curtis":MAILTO:scurtis@gardinerchess.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200629T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200629T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024021Z UID:2267-1593459000-1593459000@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-06-29/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200622T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200622T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024020Z UID:2266-1592854200-1592854200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open-2020-06-22/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200615T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200209T004802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T024020Z UID:2262-1592249400-1592249400@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/rooty-hill-open/ LOCATION:Rooty Hill RSL\, Sherbrooke St\, Rooty Hill\, NSW\, 2766\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Cassettari":MAILTO:pcass1@live.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200414T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200213T074352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T074352Z UID:2275-1586854800-1587315600@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Macquarie Uni Chess Festival DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/macquarie-uni-chess-festival/ LOCATION:Macquarie University\, 18 Wally's Walk\, Macquarie Park\, NSW\, 2113\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Max Forrester":MAILTO:max.forrester@students.mq.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200414 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200226T102526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T102526Z UID:2287-1586390400-1586822399@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Doeberl Cup DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Doeberl Cup was named after its primary sponsor\, Erich Doeberl. \nThis year’s event runs from the 9th to the 13th April. \nSo 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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-doeberl-cup/ LOCATION:VENUE Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden\, 92-96 Corinna Street\, Woden\, ACT\, 2606\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="ACT Chess Association":MAILTO:shaunpress@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200328T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200126T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T130656Z UID:2233-1585387800-1585501200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Dubbo Open DESCRIPTION:Venue: Dubbo RSL Club\, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets\, NSW 2830\nLength: 6 rounds\, 2 days (weekend)\nStart/End: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 29 March\nRegistration: 9.30 am Saturday 28 March \nStart time: 10.30 am Saturday 6 April 2019\nEntry Fee(s): $45 adults\, $35 concession\, $25 juniors\nRounds: 10:30 am\, 1:30 pm\, 4:00 pm on Saturday; \n 9:30 am\, 12:00 pm\, 2:30 pm on Sunday\nTime Control: Fischer – 60 minutes + 10 seconds per move\nPrizes: $350 first prize guaranteed\, divisional and junior prizes subject to number of entries\nEnquiries to: Alexander Aich\, 02 6884 4561 or 0408 200 564\, alexander.aich@gmail.com and Trevor Bemrose\, 02 6884 4096\, trevbem@gmail.com\nSPECIAL: 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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-dubbo-open/ LOCATION:Dubbo RSL Club\, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra\, Dubbo\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alexander Aich":MAILTO:alexander.aich@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200307T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200309T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200126T200816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T200816Z UID:2239-1583587800-1583776800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Tasmanian Championships DESCRIPTION:FORMAT:\n7 round Swiss. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move per player from move 1. \nENTRIES:\nAll competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form. \nEntries close at 5pm on Wednesday the 4th of March. \nA $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd of February. \nFEES & LEVIES:\nEntry 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. \n\n\nAdult $60 \n\n\nJunior (under 18) $30 \n\n\nIn 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) URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/tasmanian-championships/ LOCATION:YMCA Kings Meadows\, 8A Blaydon Street\, Kings Meadows\, TAS\, 7249\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200307T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200126T202625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T202625Z UID:2243-1583568000-1583773200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Begonia Open 2020 DESCRIPTION:The Ballarat Begonia Open is a favourite amongst\nAustralia's chess players. Many of Australia's \nGMs\, IMs and FMs and a sprinkling of OS GMs \nhave expressed interest in competing\, as well \nas our regular cohort of supporters. \n\nGM Ian Rogers will provide Live Commentary \nagain as it proved so popular in previous years.\n\nIA Peter Tsai will be our chief arbiter.\n\nVenue is Ballarat Tech School at 136 Albert St.\n\nLabour Day weekend in 2020 is March 7 to 9\, so book your accommodation now!\nFor registration and more information about \naccommodation\, the new venue and more\, go to \nhttps://www.ballaratchess.com/begonia/2020/index.html\nBegonia Flyer - please download and distribute \nat your club. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/ballarat-begonia-open-2020/ LOCATION:Ballarat Tech School\, 136 Albert St\, Ballarat\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200223T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200223T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200126T000525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T000525Z UID:2231-1582455600-1582486200@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 City of Sydney Rapid DESCRIPTION:7 rounds from 11 a.m. until approximately 7.30 p.m. \n\nRegistration 10:15-10:30am.\n\nTime Limit: 20 minutes each per game plus 10 seconds per move. \n\nEntry Fee:\nIf registered by 21 February: $25 including all titled players\nIf registered on 22 February: $35 including all titled players\nIf registered on 23 February: $50 including all titled players\n\nPrizes: \n1st $300 2nd $250 3rd $200 \nU2000-1800\, U1800-1600\, U1600-1400 and U1400\n$150 in each division\n\n• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.\n• You need to register and pay by 21 February to be eligible for the early entry fee.\n• Players are eligible for one prize only. Unrated players are not eligible for rating-restricted prizes.\n• Forfeit times: Any player who arrives at the chessboard after their time has elapsed shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.\n• All NSW resident players must be full members for 2020 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.\n• To be eligible to win the title of City of Sydney Rapid Champion the player must live within the County of Cumberland\n• By entering the event\, players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.\n• All prizes not redeemed within 12 months will be treated as donations to the next Olympiad.\n\nNote: All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.\n\nAustralian 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.\n\nForeign 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. URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-city-of-sydney-rapid/ LOCATION:Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club\, 117 Ryedale Road\, West Ryde\, NSW\, 2114\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="NSWCA":MAILTO:tournaments@nswca.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200223T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200126T001841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T143224Z UID:2236-1582362000-1582480800@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Queensland Reserves and Tin Cup DESCRIPTION: URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/queensland-reserves-and-tin-cup/ LOCATION:Hinterland Hotel\, 53 Station St\, Nerang\, QLD\, 4211\, Australia CATEGORIES:State / Other Events ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew FitzPatrick":MAILTO:afitzpatrick@gardinerchess.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20200125T233607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T233607Z UID:2227-1581148800-1581267600@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:2020 Newcastle Open DESCRIPTION:Rate of Play: Fischer: 60 minutes + 10 sec per move for each player.\n\nOn Saturday\, February 8th & Sunday\, February 9th 2020 the Newcastle District Chess Association will be hosting the premier Newcastle chess event\, the Newcastle Open.\n - 6 Rounds - 3 rounds on Saturday and 3 rounds on Sunday.\n - Time control: 1 Hour + 10 seconds Fischer.\n - $60 entry fee / $50 for Concession.\n - Pre-registration is appreciated by contacting\, Brett Saunders on email – besaunders79@gmail.com and/or mobile – 0448 908 612 URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-newcastle-open/ LOCATION:West City Club\,\, Corner King and Union Streets\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Saunders":MAILTO:besaunders79@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200128 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20191122T224956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T225219Z UID:1965-1579309200-1580086799@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:The Southport School Australian Junior Chess Championships DESCRIPTION:AJCC Flyer URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/the-southport-school-australian-junior-chess-championships/ LOCATION:The Southport School\, Lupus Street\, Southport\, Queensland\, 4215\, Australia CATEGORIES:National Events ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew FitzPatrick":MAILTO:afitzpatrick@gardinerchess.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200114 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20191011T154709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T005825Z UID:1935-1577923200-1578959999@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:Australian Chess Championships 2020 DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/2020-australian-chess-championship/ LOCATION:St George Leagues Club\, 124 Princess Hwy\, Kogarah\, NSW\, 2217\, Australia CATEGORIES:National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTSTAMP:20260405T014448 CREATED:20191020T005620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T005620Z UID:1955-1577923200-1578787199@auschess.org.au SUMMARY:St George Classic 2020 DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer URL:https://auschess.org.au/event/st-george-classic-2020/ LOCATION:St George Leagues Club\, 124 Princess Hwy\, Kogarah\, NSW\, 2217\, Australia CATEGORIES:National Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR