2021 Victorian Open (Cancelled due to lockdown)

Postponed to the 23 - 26 September (Grand Final Weekend)
Hosted by Melbourne Chess Club on behalf of Chess Victoria

Note: The event is currently at full capacity (80 players). If you want to be added to the waitlist, please send an email to melbchessclub@gmail.com

Tournament Page (Current entry list, entry form)

(Current entries listed under Standings at left)

Where: Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester Street, Fitzroy, VIC

Capacity: 80 players maximum (May change in accordance with current MCC COVID protocol. Be sure to enter early!)

TIMETABLE:

Round 1: Thu 23 Sep, 7.15pm
Round 2: Fri 24 Sep, 10.30am
Round 3: Fri 24 Sep, 3.30pm
Round 4: Sat 25 Sep, 10.30am
Round 5: Sat 25 Sep, 3.30pm
Round 6: Sun 26 Sep, 10.30am
Round 7: Sun 26 Sep, 3.30pm

Entry Fees: $90 Full, $80 Concession / Junior.
GMs/WGMs and IMs/WIMs free if entered by Saturday 5th June.

Early Bird: $10 early bird discount if paid by Saturday 5th June.

Prizes: ($3,750 - All guaranteed!):
1st: $1200
2nd: $700
3rd: $350
4th: $250
5th: $125
Rating 1: 1st: $250, 2nd $125
Rating 2: 1st: $250, 2nd $125
Rating 3: 1st: $250, 2nd $125

Format: 7 Round Swiss.
90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move time controls

Byes: Up to 2 half point byes allowed in rounds 1-5.

Forfeit Time: 30 minutes after published round start time

Chief Arbiter: Alexej Khamatgaleev (0426 731 726, lehak10@hotmail.com)

Organiser: Thai Ly (0421 912 296, melbchessclub@gmail.com)

Ratings: The event will be ACF and FIDE rated.

Entry: Online via Tornelo webpage, or in person at MCC.

Payments: By credit card (for online entries) or cash at MCC or to the tournament organiser.