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2026 Hobsons Bay Western Masters Round Robins

FIDE rated
20 Apr 2026 – 25 May 2026

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Details

A 5-round Western Masters Round Robins tournament for players of various levels. Includes Swiss, Major and Minor events. 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move.

Round 1: Tuesday 21 April; Round 2: Tuesday 28 April; Round 3: Tuesday 5 May; Round 4: Tuesday 12 May; Round 5: Tuesday 26 May

Format

Round robin in groups of 6. Swiss system for players beyond the first 18. Time control: 90+30 per move, 1 round per week.

Fees

$30 (members) $50 (non-members). Add $15 late fee for entries after Tuesday 14 April.

Prizes

$250 cash prizes for winners of each event; prize pool over $1000 with splits for ties.

Eligibility

Australian Citizens or Permanent Resident OR FIDE ID for players registered with a non-Australian Federation

Chief arbiter

FA Myiesha Maunders [email protected]

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