The Rooty Hill Chess Club Presents:

The 2024 Sydney Chess Championships

Website: sydneychesschampionships.rootyhillchessclub.org

Dates: Saturday 6th of July 2024 to Wednesday 10th of July 2024

Venue: James Ruse Agricultural High School | 17-31 Felton Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118
Please note that there is no on-site parking for players, however, there is plenty of on-street parking along Felton Road and Baker Street.
The Parramatta Light Rail is subject to Open in Mid 2024, hopefully this opens before the start of the tournament!

Divisions:
Sydney Open Chess Championships | 9 Rounds | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move | (Open to All Players)
Sydney Classic Chess Championships | 9 Rounds | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move | (U1600 ACF)
Sydney Blitz Chess Championships | 11 Rounds | 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move |(Open to All Players)

All divisions will be ACF and FIDE Rated.

Entry Fees:
Early Bird: Entries before 1st of June 2024
Normal: Entries from 1st of June to 30th June 2024
Late: Entries on or after 1st of July 2024

Sydney Open Chess Championships:
Free for IM, GM, WIM and WGM (Entry must be received before June 1st 2024)
20% Discount for FM and WFM

Early Bird: $150 ($120)
Normal: $175 ($150)
Late: $200

Sydney Classic Chess Championships (U1600 ACF)
Early Bird: $130 ($100)
Normal: $160 ($130)
Late: $190

Sydney Blitz Chess Championships
Early Bird: $35 ($20)
Normal: $35 ($20)
Late: $50
On the day: $75

Prices in brackets are concession prices (for pensioners, disability holders and tertiary students under 25)

Total Prize Pool: $13,250 (subject to number of entries)

Chief Organiser: FA Winston Zhao Chen
Chief Arbiter: IA Charles Zworestine
Arbiter: FA Winston Zhao Chen
Arbiter: TBD

For interstate or overseas IMs or GMs, there are two spots available for funded accommodation in Parramatta. Accommodation will be provided on a first come, first serve. Additional spots may be available, depending on entries. Please contact the organiser to register your interest.

Contact: Please email winston@rootyhillchessclub.org for any questions or inquiries.

Entries will Open in Feburary