This event is for players rated under 1700 ACF.
In order to participate in this event you must be a Chess Association of Queensland member. To sign up please go to https://caq.org.au/membership-levels/.
**Players who are not CAQ members will not be paired until they are a member**
All players must have a FIDE ID or be permanent residents / citizens of Australia. If players do not meet any of these conditions they must get a FIDE ID from their national federation before the commencement of the event.
This tournament will be FIDE, ACF and Queensland Junior rated.
- When: 14th and 15th February 2025
- Where: Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, Nerang – Auditorium
- Cost: $90 per player up to and including 6th Feb, $100 after. No registrations on the day.
**No entry on the day of the event.**
**Please note that unless a bye has been requested (send requests to [email protected]) in writing, all players will be paired for Round 1. Should one or both players be missing at this time, players may be repaired or given a bye as determined by the Chief Arbiter and organisers.**
Schedule
Saturday 14th February:
Round 1 @ 9.00am, Round 2 @ 12.30pm, Round 3 @ 4.00pm
Sunday 15th February:
Round 4 @ 9.00am, Round 5 @ 12.30pm, Round 6 @ 4.00pm
Time Control
60 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move
Prizes
1st – $700, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $300
4 x rating groups of 1st – $200
Additional Information
- Players will be required to record their moves throughout their games.
- There are some local food outlets up the road from the venue.
- Supervision of junior players outside of the playing hall is the responsibility of parents.
- For all byes requests and questions, please email [email protected].
- Parking is available at the venue.
- Public transport is on the doorstep of the venue with buses travelling past and to the venue.
