2020 Croydon Open
(6th Feb - 19th Mar)
- Dates: 7 Thursday evenings, 6th Feb to 19th Mar
- Venue: Croydon RSL Hall, Civic Square, Croydon. Air-conditioned hall with coffee and tea provided.
- Format: 7 round Swiss.
- Time control: 60min + 30s/move. ACF Classic rated.
- Round 1, 6th February: 7:30 - 7:50 pm for members entry. Round 1 starts at 8:00 pm. All other rounds: 7:45 pm.
- Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $60; U1600 1st $60, 2nd $40; U1100 1st $60, 2nd $40; Junior (U18) $40. (Max. one prize per person.)
- Entry fee & Registration:
Members: $20 - 2019 club members can register, pay for entry & their 2020 membership on the first night (cash/cheque only) or to our bank account prior to the 3rd Feb.
Non-members: $35 - To register - please email the Organiser with your name, address and phone number prior to 3rd Feb.
Bank: Bendigo Bank, Mooroolbark
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 133 628 222
Account name: Croydon Chess Inc.
When depositing, please include your name in the description so we can identify you. Also, please ensure all deposit details are correct. We will not be responsible for transfers that do not appear in our account.
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Forfeit time: 30 min. It is important to notify the arbiter of any foreseeable absence asap. Failure to do so inconveniences your opponent and may result in enforced withdrawal from the tournament.
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Byes: Two half-point byes allowed in the first five rounds only. Notify arbiter at least a week before.
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Arbiters: Ian Birchall & Kyle Gibson FA
For further information, email the organiser:
ian.birchall@croydonchess.com
M: 0490 125 926
U800 transition tournament: Please note that the club will be running this internal tournament in parallel with the Open in the same hall. The U800 is part of the club's junior development program and has a 30min/30s time contro so that games finish by 9:30pm. Member U800 entry fee: $10.