UNSW Open Weekender

UNSW is inviting all chess players to a FIDE and ACF rated weekender competition for all levels from beginner to master.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN!

The 2025 FIDE and ACF rated UNSW Open Weekender 21-23rd March 2025 registrations are now open!

60 competitor limit

Entries close at 6pm on March 20th 2025

Registered players list: https://www.vegaresult.com/vega/index.php?id=5046

Venue:

Specific Room TBD; High St, UNSW Sydney, Kensington 2033

Accessible by public transport - a short walk from UNSW High St or UNSW Anzac Parade Light Rail station.

Format:

60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1

ACF and FIDE rated 7-round tournament, using Swiss pairings

Players may request one half-point bye for rounds 1-5 by emailing a bye request to chessclubunsw@gmail.com before the 20th of March.

Schedule:

21-23rd March 2025

Opening: 21st March, 6:00pm

Round 1: 21st March, 7:00pm

Round 2: 22nd March, 11:00am

Round 3: 22nd March, 2:30pm

Round 4: 22nd March, 6:00pm

Round 5: 23rd March, 10:00am

Round 6: 23rd March, 1:30pm

Round 7: 23rd March, 5:00pm

Entry Fee:

General entry - $80

UNSW Arc member - $40

IMs and GMs are entitled to free entry.

UNSW Arc members must be a member of the UNSW Chess Club and have signed up through the UNSW SpArc portal. You may be asked to present your UNSW student ID at the event.

Overseas entrants must have a FIDE ID number OR must obtain one from their home country federation before entering. Parents must ensure children are supervised between rounds.

Prizes:

1st: $800

2nd: $600

3rd: $400

4th: $200

u1800 ACF $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)

u1600 ACF $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)

Unrated $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)

Junior prize $100 (conditional on 5 eligible players)

(Players are only eligible for one prize. Prizes are split in the case of a tie)

All Prizes will be paid by bank transfer

Chief Arbiter:

NA Edward Rust

For all enquiries please contact chessclubunsw@gmail.com

Tournament Rules and Conditions

All games played are under the FIDE Laws of Chess.
The forfeit time is 30 minutes from the start of the round. Extensions may be granted if communicated to the organizer before the forfeit time expires, such as due to transportation disruption.
Photography is authorised within the first 10 minutes of the start of a round. Afterwards, only photographers authorised by the organiser are allowed in the playing area.
Spectators are not permitted inside the playing area after 10 minutes of the start of a round.
Refunds may be provided at the discretion of the organizer, given the registration period has not closed.
Players are only eligible for one prize. Prizes are based on ACF ratings.
Any unclaimed prizes within 30 days of the event will be invested back into UNSW Chess Club.
Any appeals made will go to UNSW Chess Club's Grievance, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and if required, consultation with Arc@UNSW.