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The Hawker Open � April Armageddon

31 Mar 2026 – 19 Apr 2026VICHawthorn Hotel (The Hawker) 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

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Details

The Hawker Open April Armageddon, hosted by Chess Alive with Swinburne Chess Club as a community partner.

Players who arrive late will be assigned two half-point byes and may be withdrawn from the event unless they contact the organiser. Entries paid in person on the night are double price. Entries may be taken in advance or on the night, subject to capacity.

Registration from 6:30 pm Tournament start: 7:00 pm Estimated finish: 9:30 pm:

Format

13-round Armageddon Swiss tournament. All games are played using Armageddon rules. A draw counts as a win for Black. Time Control White: 5 minutes Black: 4 minutes Draw = Black wins.

Fees

Swinburne students: $10 University students & alumni: $15 Non-university players: $20

Prizes

1st = $100 2nd = $50 3rd = $25

Eligibility

All ages welcome.

Chief arbiter

James Hartley

Contact

James Hartley 📞 [hidden] ✉️ [email protected]

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