60th Begonia Open
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Details
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.
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.
Rounds 1-3 Saturday 7 March; Rounds 4-6 Sunday 8-9 March
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]
Links
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