2026 MCC ANZAC Day Weekender (24-26 April)
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Details
2026 MCC ANZAC Day Weekender is a 5 Round Swiss, ACF & FIDE rated tournament.
$10 early bird discount if paid by Saturday 18 April. If you want a round 1 bye you must have fully paid your entry to be paired. Refunds are available if notified 24 hours before the event. Up to two half-point byes for rounds 1-3.
Round 1: Fri 24 April, 7.00 pm Round 2: Sat 25 April, 10.30 am Round 3: Sat 25 April, 3.30 pm Round 4: Sun 26 April, 10.30 am Round 5: Sun 26 April, 3.30 pm
Format
5 Round Swiss, ACF & FIDE rated. Time control: 90 min + 30 sec per move. Half hour forfeit time from published start time.
Fees
$60 Full Member, $50 Concession / Junior Member (add $15 for Non-Members) Free entry for MCC Member GMs/WGMs, IMs/WIMs & FMs/WFMs and non-Victorian GMs/WGMs and IMs/WIMs
Prizes
$2180 total 1st: $500 2nd: $360 3rd: $240 Rating 1: 1st-$240, 2nd-$120 Rating 2: 1st-$240, 2nd-$120 Rating 3: 1st-$240, 2nd-$120 Brilliancy prize: $40 book voucher at club bookshop
Eligibility
Open to all, with tiered fees for members/non-members and free entry for specific titled players.
Chief arbiter
Alexei Khamatgaleev
Contact
Chief Arbiter: Alexei Khamatgaleev ([hidden], [email protected]). Organiser: Thai Ly ([hidden], [email protected]).