60th Begonia Open
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Tournament links
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About
The 60th Begonia Open Chess Tournament will be held in Ballarat over the Victorian Labour Day long weekend from 7th to 9th March 2026. This 7-round, ACF and FIDE rated event has substantially increased prizes across all categories, with a cap of 300 participants.
Schedule
Rounds 1-3 Saturday 7 March; Rounds 4-6 Sunday 8-9 March
Details
- Format
- 7 rounds
- Prizes
- Prize pool of around $15,000. Outright prize pool increased by over 50%, and additional prizes added to all categories.
- Eligibility
- ACF and FIDE rated; family entries welcome; no entry cap except 300 participants
- Chief arbiter
- International Arbiter Dr Peter Tsai
- Contact
- Kevin Perrin, Tournament Manager, [hidden]
From the thread
Expecting a higher entry than the record 236 received in 2025 and already received commitments from a GM and a WGM. Grandmaster Ian Rogers will again provide his very popular live commentary on games.
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