Format:

A Classical event with a time control of 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. FIDE and ACF rated

NOTE: The venue is to be confirmed (expecting GYC)

To be run in two divisions A and U1500.

U1500 - Eligible for all unrated players or players with FIDE or ACF under 1500. Players rated above 1500 to play in the A division.

Half point byes are available, except in the last two rounds of the classical divisions.

Forfeit time 30 minutes.

SCHEDULE
Friday 23rd January	Saturday 24th January	Sunday 25th January	Monday 26th January
Round 1 - 7:30pm	Round 2 - 9:30am	Round 5 - 2:00pm	Round 7 - 9:30am
	Round 3 - 2:00pm	Round 6 - 6:00pm	Black Square Rapid
	Round 4 - 6:00pm

Black Square Chess Rapid Event:

Note after round 7 Black Square Rapid event at same venue 1 - 4pm seven rounds of 10+2 chess eneter here: HERE

Entries:

Entry fees must be paid online.

• Adults $50 (FM/WFM/IM/WIM/GM/WGM free entry)

• Juniors (under 18 years) $30

PLEASE press both buttons, register and then pay!

PRIZES:

TBC (Minimum Guaranteed $500.00) across all events*

* Prize Pool will include all entries less operating costs (rating fees, venue hire etc).

DIRECTOR OF PLAY:

Official DOP: To Be Confirmed
Assistant DOP: To Be Confirmed

ARBITERS:

Chief Arbiter: To Be Confirmed
2 additional arbiters to be selected from the entrants.

NOTES:

FIDE Laws apply – ringing mobiles will incur automatic loss. Entrants agree to abide by all decisions of the organisers and arbiters. The organisers reserve the right to make any changes required.

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