Sponsored by
- City of Greater Geelong
- Sphinx Hotel
The Venue
The Sphinx Hotel. 2 Thompson Road, North Geelong 3215.
Entry Fees
Entry free for IM’s, WIM’s, GM’s, and WGM’s
Championship & Reserves: $165
Juniors & Concession: $125
Lightning Championship: $25
Entries for the lightning will now only be accepted in person at the venue and will close 5pm of the 4th January.
An early bird discount of $20 applies to entries received by December 1st for the Championship & Reserves;
Rate of Play
For each player, 40 moves in 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes for the remainder of the game, plus 30 seconds per move from move 1.
Schedule of Events
| Tue 27 | 1300: Opening ceremony1400: Round 1 |
| Wed 28 | 1300: Round 2 |
| Thu 29 | 1300: Round 3 |
| Fri 30 | 1300: Round 4 |
| Sat 31 | 1100: Round 5 |
| Sun 1 | Rest Day |
| Mon 2 | 1300: Round 6 |
| Tue 3 | 1300: Round 7 |
| Wed 4 | 1300: Round 8 |
| Thu 5 | Rest Day1300: Australian Lightning Championship |
| Fri 6 | 1300: Round 9 |
| Sat 7 | 1300: Round 10 |
| Sun 8 | 1100: Round 11 1700: Closing ceremony |
Prize List
Championship
- 1st $3,000
- 2nd $2,000
- 3rd $1,000
- 4th $700
- 5th $500
- 6th $400
- 7th $250
- 8th $150
Reserves
- 1st $1,000
- 2nd $600
- 3rd $400
6 Ratings prizes each $250
Top female, junior, senior each $250
Best game $250
Lightning Championship
- 1st $725
- 2nd $350
- 3rd $200
- 4th $150
- 5th $75
In each event commemorative plaques will be awarded for first, second, and third.
Accommodation
Early Booking is advisable, as this is a peak period in the region.
Entry form
Printable form is available here.
Geelong Chess Club 