Darebin Chess Club Autumn 2026 Open (Rapid) Tournament
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About
Darebin Chess Club Autumn 2026 Open (Rapid) Tournament is a 7-round rapid match tournament held on Fridays. Each round consists of two games, one with each colour, against the same opponent, making 14 games total over 7 sessions. Two half-point byes can be taken in the first five rounds. The field is limited to the first 24 paid entrants.
Schedule
Fridays 5:40 – 7:00 pm, 20 February until 10 April. Pairings are made each night based on attendance.
Details
- Fees
- $30 (for all 7 rounds), Registration by emailing [email protected]
- Format
- 7-round match tournament at the time control 13 + 2. Each round consists of two games, one with each colour, against the same opponent. Match points are used first to decide standings, followed by game points. Two half-point byes can be taken in the first five rounds.
- Prizes
- Open: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50; Junior: 1st Trophy, 2nd Silver Medal, 3rd Bronze Medal
- Contact
- [email protected]
From the thread
16 registrations have been received so far, with 8 places remaining.
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