2026 Prize Pool
Total prize money for the 2026 event is TBC.
- All prize money is guaranteed.
- Players are not eligible to win more than one prize from the list.
- Unrated players are only eligible to receive the unrated prize.
- In the event for a tie for trophies the winner will be decided on a countback of scores.
- Medallions will be awarded based on FIDE tie breaks for the rating brackets in each tournament as well as best local and best junior.
Jump to: Premier - Major - Minor - Mini - Under 1200s - Lightning Events
Premier Division
$16,050 prize pool
| 1st | $5,000 & Trophy |
| 2nd | $3,000 & Trophy |
| 3rd | $1,500 & Trophy |
| 4th | $1,000 |
| 5th | $750 |
| 6th | $500 |
| 7th | $500 |
| 8th | $500 |
| 9th | $400 |
| 10th | $400 |
| Fighting Fund | $1000 |
| Best Female | $500 |
| Bedi Cup (Best Australian Jnr) | $1000 & Trophy |
Fighting Chess Fund
Round 9 of the Premier Tournament will include a Fighting Chess Fund valued at $1000.
- Eligibility runs down to the last board with a player who has a score equal to the lowest score on the top four boards.
- Winners on eligible boards in Round 9 equally share the Fund.
- Surplus prize money will be allocated at the organisers discretion.
- Players are only eligible to participate in the Fighting Fund if they have not recorded a draw in less than 30 moves for the tournament.
Best Female Prize
This prize will be awarded to the top placed female in the Premier division. The prize will be awarded in addition to any other prize money that is won. Should two female players be eligible for a prize by achieving the same score they will share the prize money on offer.
The Premier Best Female Prize is sponsored by Street Chess.
Best Australian Junior Prize (Bedi Cup)
The Bedi Cup for the Best Australian Junior is named after the sponsor of the Australian Junior Prizes, Mr Baldev Bedi a local resident of Canberra.
Players must be under 18 years old on the day that their tournament begins to be eligible for Australian Junior Prizes. Prizes will be awarded in addition to any other prize money that is won. Should two juniors be eligible for a prize by achieving the same score they will share the Junior prize money on offer. Those awarded the Best Australian Junior prize will have their names engraved on the perpetual Bedi Cup trophy.
Medallions
Medallions will be awarded for the following:
- FIDE Under 2300
- FIDE Under 2100
Major Division
$4,050 prize pool
| 1st | $1,600 & Trophy |
| 2nd | $800 & Trophy |
| 3rd | $500 & Trophy |
| 4th | $250 |
| 5th | $150 |
| 6th | $100 |
| Best Female | $500 |
Best Female Prize
This prize will be awarded to the top placed female in the Major division. The prize will be awarded in addition to any other prize money that is won. Should two female players be eligible for a prize by achieving the same score they will share the prize money on offer.
Mr Jim Flood is sponsoring the Best Female prize for the Major Division.
Medallions
Medallions will be awarded for the following:
- Best Female
- FIDE Under 1950
- FIDE Under 1800
Minor Division
$2,350 prize pool
| 1st | $1,000 & Trophy |
| 2nd | $500 & Trophy |
| 3rd | $250 & Trophy |
| 4th | $150 |
| 5th | $100 |
| Pooja Cup (Best Australian Junior Female) | $500 |
Best Australian Junior Female Prize (Pooja Cup)
The Pooja Cup for the Best Australian Female Junior in the Minor earns its name from the Hindi word Pooja which is related to dedication and belief and focuses on disciplining the mind to prevent it wandering about on different things. Pooja is also a very popular name for women in Indian, especially in the Northern areas of India. The Australian Junior Prizes are named and sponsored by Mr Baldev Bedi, a local resident of Canberra.
Players must be under 18 years old on the day that their tournament begins to be eligible for Australian Junior Prizes. Prizes will be awarded in addition to any other prize money that is won. Should two juniors be eligible for a prize by achieving the same score they will share the Junior prize money on offer. Those awarded the Best Australian Junior Female prize will have their names engraved on the perpetual Pooja Cup trophy.
Medallions
Medallions will be awarded for the following:
- FIDE Under 1650
- FIDE Under 1500
Mini Division
$1,900 prize pool
| 1st | $750 & Trophy |
| 2nd | $400 & Trophy |
| 3rd | $200 & Trophy |
| 4th | $150 |
| 5th | $100 |
| Best Female | $200 |
| Unrated | $100 |
Medallions
Medallions will be awarded for the following:
- FIDE Under 1350
- FIDE Under 1200
- Best Unrated
U1200s Division
| 1st | $160 LFG Retail Gift Voucher & Trophy |
| 2nd | $120 LFG Retail Gift Voucher & Trophy |
| 3rd | $80 LFG Retail Gift Voucher & Trophy |
| 4th | $40 LFG Retail Gift Voucher |
| Best Female | $80 LFG Retail Gift Voucher |
| Biggest Upset | $50 LFG Retail Gift Voucher |
| Best Unrated | $50 LFG Retail Gift Voucher |
The Under 1200's is supported by LFG Retail. Trophies will be given to the top three place getters. Additionally the following gift vouchers will be given as prizes. These gift vouchers are for use in the Canberra store (Kambah Village). Prizes for players finishing on equal points are not shared, and will be allocated based on each player's tie-break score.
The Best Female will receive a trophy and gift voucher sponsored by the ACTJCL.
Medallions
Medallions will be awarded for the following:
- Best Female
- Best Unrated
Lightning Events
| Open Lightning | |
|---|---|
| 1st | $500 |
| 2nd | $250 |
| 3rd | $150 |
| 4th | $100 |
| Unrated | $25 |
| Under 2000 | $100 |
| Under 1600 | $75 |
| Under 1300 | $50 |
| Under 1000 | $40 |
| ACF U1600 Lightning | |
|---|---|
| 1st | $200 |
| 2nd | $120 |
| 3rd | $60 |
| Unrated | $30 |
| Under 1300 | $50 |
| Under 1000 | $40 |