The Gold Coast Open is one of the biggest events on the Australian chess calendar and is the flagship event of Queensland chess. Split across three divisions, there is something for everyone and we would love to see you come and be a part of that as we strive to beat our record from last year.
This year we have a new venue in the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Nerang Southport Road, Nerang.
Full information can be found on our dedicated Gold Coast Open page.
- Event Schedule – Premier:
- Premier: June 27 to Monday July 1
- Round 1: Thursday 6.30pm
- Round 2: Friday 10.00am
- Round 3: Friday 3.30pm
- Round 4: Saturday 1.00pm
- Round 5: Saturday 6.30pm
- Round 6: Sunday 10.00am
- Round 7: Sunday 3.30pm
- Round 8: Monday 9.00am
- Round 9: Monday 2.30pm
Rating Cut-Offs:
- Premier: Minimum 1700 ACF or 1800 FIDE
Prizes:
Premier 1st Place $2500 2nd Place $1750 3rd Place $1200 4th Place $750 5th Place $500 6th Place $300 Rtg Grp 1 $250 (U2200 FIDE) Rtg Grp 2 $250 (U2000 FIDE) Entry Costs:
- Early: $150.00
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Standard: $175.00
Time Controls:
- Premier: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move
Other:
- Conditions: Available for GM/WGM/IM/WIM
- Byes: 2 x half point byes available, excluding the final two rounds
- Queensland players must be members of the Chess Association of QLD
- Entries will close at 5pm June 26th.