Australia's Premier Grand Prix Chess Tournament Since 1963
Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden
92-96 Corinna Street, Woden ACT 2606
The Premier is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. Players must be titled (GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM), or have a minimum rating FIDE (1800) or ACF (1800) to play in the Premier Event.
Date | Activity | Start Time |
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13 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
14 Apr (Thurs) | Round One ‡ | 1300hrs |
Round Two ‡ | 1900hrs | |
15 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
Round Three | 1300hrs | |
Round Four | 1900hrs | |
16 Apr (Sat) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
Round Six | 1500hrs | |
17 Apr (Sun) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
Round Eight | 1500hrs | |
18 Apr (Mon) | Round Nine | 0930hrs |
Presentations | 1430hrs |
* Additional places may be filled at the discretion of the organisers. Players may apply for entry for one of these places by contacting the organisers.
‡ Players in the Premier may elect to take two ½ point byes for Rounds 1 and 2.
The Major is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. An ACF rating below 2000 AND an ACF or FIDE rating above 1400. (NB: Players without an ACF rating are eligible if they have a FIDE Rating between 1400 and 2000).
Date | Activity | Start Time |
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13 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
15 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
Round One | 1300hrs | |
Round Two | 1900hrs | |
16 Apr (Sat) | Round Three | 0930hrs |
Round Four | 1500hrs | |
17 Apr (Sun) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
Round Six | 1500hrs | |
18 Apr (Mon) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
Presentations | 1430hrs |
The Minor is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. An ACF rating below 1600 is required to play in the Minor division. Players without an ACF rating are eligible if they hold a FIDE rating below 1600 (or have no rating at all).
Date | Activity | Start Time |
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13 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
15 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
Round One | 1300hrs | |
Round Two | 1900hrs | |
16 Apr (Sat) | Round Three | 0930hrs |
Round Four | 1500hrs | |
17 Apr (Sun) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
Round Six | 1500hrs | |
18 Apr (Mon) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
Presentations | 1430hrs |
The Under 1200's is an ACF rated tournament. An ACF rating below 1200 points is required.
Date | Activity | Start Time |
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15 Apr (Fri) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
Player Sign-In Closes | 1200hrs | |
Round One | 1300hrs | |
Round Two | 1600hrs | |
Round Three | 1900hrs | |
16 Apr (Sat) | Round Four | 0930hrs |
Round Five | 1230hrs | |
Round Six | 1500hrs | |
Presentations (approx.) | 1800hrs |
The Lightning is an ACF and FIDE rated event. Registration & payment on the day only. Adults: $15, U18s: $10. Free entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs. No rating requirements.
Date | Activity | Start Time |
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16 Apr (Sat) | Entries Open | 1700hrs |
Entries close | 1915hrs | |
Tournament Commences | 1930hrs | |
Tournament Finish (approx.) | 2200hrs |