The Pirtek Newcastle Open 21st & 22nd February 2026
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Details
The Pirtek Newcastle Open is a chess tournament held in Newcastle West, NSW. It features at least three divisions based on player numbers and includes prize money for the first place ($1000) and an additional prize for the NSW Country Champion ($250). The tournament is organized by sponsors Pirtek Newcastle and The Stable Place.
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Saturday 21st February: 10:30am; 1:30pm; 4:30pm Sunday 22nd February: 10:00am; 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Format
1 hour with 10 second Fischer Style increment
Fees
$60 full entry, $50 concession. Entries close at 10am on Saturday prior to play.
Prizes
First place: $1000, NSW Country Champion: $250
Contact
Peter Whelan [email protected]