2026 Australian Chess Championships - 5th to 15th of January

Name: 2026 Australian Chess Championships - 5th to 15th of January
Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Belinda Hutchinson Building, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney, Sydney

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5 Jan 2026 – 15 Jan 2026Belinda Hutchinson Building, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney, Sydney

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About

The 2026 Australian Chess Championships, hosted by the University of Sydney Chess Club, will feature the Australian Championships, Reserves, Blitz, USYD Major, USYD Minor, and USYD Rapid tournaments, along with a National Arbiters Seminar.

Details

Format: Australian Championships, Australian Reserves, Australian Blitz Championships, USYD Major, USYD Minor, USYD Rapid.
Prizes: Trophies for all participants; cash prizes for top performers (based on ACF ratings)
Eligibility: Open to all FIDE rated players and members of the University of Sydney Chess Club
Chief arbiter: IA Dr Peter Tsai
Contact: [email protected]

From the thread

On-site accommodation was available but is now at capacity. Initial details were provisional but more information is now available on the official website.

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