The Hawker Open � April Armageddon
1 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2026VICHawthorn Hotel (The Hawker) 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
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About
The Hawker Open April Armageddon, hosted by Chess Alive with Swinburne Chess Club as a community partner.
Schedule
Registration from 6:30 pm Tournament start: 7:00 pm Estimated finish: 9:30 pm
Details
- Fees
- Swinburne students: $10 University students & alumni: $15 Non-university players: $20
- Format
- 13-round Armageddon Swiss tournament. All games are played using Armageddon rules. A draw counts as a win for Black. Time Control White: 5 minutes Black: 4 minutes Draw = Black wins.
- Prizes
- 1st = $100 2nd = $50 3rd = $25
- Eligibility
- All ages welcome.
- Chief arbiter
- James Hartley
- Contact
- James Hartley 📞 [hidden] ✉️ [email protected]
From the thread
Players who arrive late will be assigned two half-point byes and may be withdrawn from the event unless they contact the organiser. Entries paid in person on the night are double price. Entries may be taken in advance or on the night, subject to capacity.
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