2026 City of Sydney Blitz
FIDE ratedACF rated
—Sydney Academy of Chess Level 2 Suite 2 1-17 Elsie Street Burwood, NSW
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About
An 11-round FIDE and ACF rated blitz tournament with a total prize fund of $2,430, held in Burwood, NSW. Early entry discounts apply, and specific eligibility requirements are stated, including FIDE ID for foreign players and NSWCA/NSWJCL membership for NSW residents.
Schedule
Round 1 starts 1:30pm; 11 rounds.
Details
- Fees
- $35 if registered by March 11; $50 if registered before March 15. Free for GM, IM, WGM, WIM if registered by March 11.
- Format
- 11 rounds, Blitz, Time Control: 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move, ACF & FIDE rated.
- Prizes
- Prize fund: $2,430. 1st $550, 2nd $450, 3rd $350. Rating prizes of $270 each for U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400, and U1400 divisions. Players are eligible for one prize only (the higher value).
- Eligibility
- All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number. All NSW resident players must be full members for 2026 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL. To win the City of Sydney Rapid Champion title, players must live within the County of Cumberland.
- Contact
- [email protected]
From the thread
Paid parking is available under the building. Titleholders (GM, IM, WGM, WIM) receive free entry if registered by the early entry deadline. Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day.
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