This event is for players rated under 1700 ACF.
The winner will gain direct entry into the Queensland Championships 2024.
In order to participate in this event you must be a Chess Association of Queensland member. To sign up please go to http://www.caq.org.au/htm/membership.htm
**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 have a FIDE ID they must get one from their national federation before the commencement of the event.
This tournament will be FIDE, ACF and Queensland Junior rated.
- When: 24th and 25th February 2024
- Where: Griffith University Student Guild Uni Bar, Parklands Drive, Southport
- Cost: $80 per player by 11th Feb, $90 until 18th Feb and $100 thereafter.
**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. In the case of a no show, the player will be forfeited.**
Schedule
Saturday 24th February:
Round 1 @ 9.30am, Round 2 @ 12.45pm, Round 3 @ 4.00pm
Sunday 25th February:
Round 4 @ 9.00am, Round 5 @ 12.15pm, Round 6 @ 3.30pm
Time Control
60 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move
Prizes
1st – $700, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $250
4 x rating groups of 1st – $150
Additional Information
- Players will be required to record their moves throughout their games.
- Food can be sourced from Smith Collective nearby, or from the GCUH food court across the road.
- Supervision of junior players outside of the playing hall and balcony area is the responsibility of parents.
- For all byes requests and questions, please email [email protected].
- Water will be available on site during the event.
- Parking is available on the Griffith University grounds – please follow signage for details. Parking is also available at the GCUH public car park (although is more expensive).
- Public transport is on the doorstep of the venue with both buses and light rail linking directly.
