2024 Registrations Now Open

Register Now on TryBooking

Registrations for the Premier, Major, Minor and Mini closed at 12pm (midday) on Wednesday March 27. For the Under 1200s, registrations close at 12pm (midday) on Friday March 29.

DIVISION UPDATES: Please note that rating requirements for ALL divisions have been updates. A new division has been added - the 'Mini'.



Division Requirements & Registration Fees

Not sure which division you're eligible for? See the table below or email us for advice. Players without an ACF rating will use their FIDE or Official National Rating as an equivalent. Please note that eligibility requirements have changed across all divisions.

DivisionCostRequirements / Notices
Premier$175 (Free for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs using code Premier-Titled)Open to all players with an ACF or FIDE Rating 1900 and above.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Major$150 (U18: $110)Open to players with an ACF Rating below 2100 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1600.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Minor$150 (U18: $110)Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1800 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1300. No unrated players.
FIDE & ACF Rated
Mini$150 (U18: $110)Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1500. Unrated players accepted.
FIDE & ACF Rated
U1200s$60Open to players with an ACF rating below 1200 points. Unrated players accepted.
ACF Rated
Lightning$15 (U18: $10). Free entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs.Registration & payment on the day only. No rating requirements.
Lightning U1600 (ACF)$10 (No Concession Rate).Registration & payment on the day only.

* The organisers reserve the right to place players in the appropriate division based on a player's national rating (if they do not have a FIDE or ACF rating).


Registering three or more members of the same family?

You may be eligible for a small fee reduction

Family entry is based on 3rd and subsequent fee-paying members of the family paying ½ price for entry.

Discounts are calculated on the lowest value registration, i.e. if a family is registering one participant in the Premier, one U18 in the Minor and one in the U1200s, the discount will be applied to the U1200s registration.

How to claim Family Entry: Register online , then contact the organisers to apply for a 50% refund on the eligible registration.




Frequently Asked Questions

What division am I eligible for?

Look up your current published FIDE and ACF ratings, and check our Division Requirements table. Registrations are accepted based on a player's current published standard/classic ratings only*. Email us for advice. Please note that eligibility requirements have changed across all divisions.


I don't have any rating. Can I play?

Unrated players are eligible for the Under 1200s or the Mini (new).


I don't have an ACF rating.

Players without an ACF rating will use their FIDE or Official National Rating as an equivalent.


I don't have a FIDE ID and I am not an Australian citizen/permanent resident.

Before registering for the Doeberl Cup, you must first obtain a FIDE ID through your own national chess federation.


Can I use my Rapid/Blitz rating to qualify?

Only classic/standard ratings are accepted for the Doeberl Cup.


What if I need to withdraw?

Updated 24 Oct 2022

Players withdrawing more than 7 days before the start of their division are entitled to a full refund, less processing fees. If a player withdraws within 7 days of the start of their division a 50% refund will be issued. Any player who withdraws after the start of their division forfeits their registration fee.

Players are expected to complete all rounds of their respective events. Players who cannot do so should inform the organisers before their next round. A player withdrawing under these circumstances will be required to pay an entry bond the next time they enter the Doeberl Cup (to the value of the standard entry fee). This bond will be refunded upon the completion of that next event. Players who withdraw without notifying the organisers in advance may have further conditions imposed upon their future entry.

Players with a chronic medical condition may be exempt from this regulation. Please contact the organisers before entering for further information.