Hobsons Bay Purdy Cup Open 2026
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Details
Hobsons Bay Purdy Cup Open 2026 is a 5-round FIDE / ACF Classical Rated tournament.
Add $15 late fee for entries after Tuesday 24 February. One half point bye is available between rounds 1 to 3. Must be notified to the Chief Arbiter by 5pm Wednesday following the previous round. Ties split prize money equally.
Tuesdays 7:30 PM. Round 1: Tuesday 3 March, Round 2: Tuesday 10 March, Round 3: Tuesday 17 March, Round 4: Tuesday 24 March, Round 5: Tuesday 31 March.
Format
5 rounds. 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move (1 round per week). Notation is mandatory for all moves.
Fees
$30 (members) $50 (non-members). Add $15 late fee for entries after Tuesday 24 February. Free entry for titled players (GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM) must enter by Tuesday 24 February.
Prizes
Cash Prizes below $1,000 Prize Pool Overall 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100 Rating Group 1 $100 Rating Group 2 $100 Rating Group 3 $100 Best Female $100
Eligibility
Australian Citizens or Permanent Resident OR FIDE ID for players registered with a non-Australian Federation. Free entry for titled players (includes GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM).
Chief arbiter
FA Myiesha Maunders
Contact
NA Steven Hogan [email protected]