Hobsons Bay Honourable Bob Open 2026
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Details
The Hobsons Bay Honourable Bob Open 2026 is a chess tournament organized by the Hobsons Bay Chess Club. It features cash prizes, five rounds of play with each round starting at 7:30 PM, and a format that allows for a half-point bye between players. The event takes place from January 27 to February 24, 2026.
The tournament has been discussed on the chess community forums. It offers cash prizes and requires prior registration through TidyHQ.
Round 1: 7:30 PM 27/01/2026 Round 2: 7:30 PM 03/02/2026 Round 3: 7:30 PM 10/02/2026 Round 4: 7:30 PM 17/02/2026 Round 5: 7:30 PM 24/02/2026
Format
5 rounds, 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. One Half Point bye available per players between rounds 1 to 3, notification required via email [email protected]
Fees
$30 for members (Early Bird) and $50 for non-members.
Prizes
$300 1st Place, $150 2nd Place, $100 3rd Place; Rating Group 1: $100 (Under 1800 FIDE), Rating Group 2: $100 (Under 1500 FIDE and Unrated FIDE)
Eligibility
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident OR FIDE ID (registered with home country chess federation)
Chief arbiter
Truong Nguyen
Contact
Tournament Organiser: NA Steven Hogan [email protected]