The O2C Doeberl Cup

Another Doeberl Cup has drawn to a close, and we congratulate GM Guha Mitrabha from India for taking first place in the Premier for the second year running.

Congratulations also go to Oladoyin Fasakin (Major 1st place), Nicholas Lee (Minor 1st place), John Shu (Mini 1st place), and Daniel Spencer (U1200s 1st place).

Check out the full list of prize winners on the Draws & Results page.

Registrations for the Premier, Major, Minor, and Mini have closed. Draws will be posted this evening on chess-results.com, linked from the Draws & Results page.

Interested in playing the U1200s? You can still sign up at the venue! See tournament officials before 12pm on Friday 3 April to register.

Make sure you know your round timings, brush up on the tournament rules, and ensure you understand the code of conduct for the venue.

Time is running out to register for the 2026 Doeberl Cup! Registrations close TOMORROW (1 April) at 12pm AEDT (UTC+11). Want to play in the Minor? There's only ONE spot left!

Go to the Registration page to check your eligibility and register online via Trybooking:

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Two things are happening on 1 April this year: Close of registrations for the top 4 divisions and the FIDE rating update.

To guarantee that you can play this year, we recommend registering for your eligible division now. Waiting lists are in place for those who want to move up, pending available space and time for our team to make the changes.

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Welcoming to our newest sponsor, Chessnut!

Chessnut develops innovative electronic chessboards designed to bridge the gap between over-the-board play and online chess. Their boards allow players to enjoy the feel of physical pieces while automatically connecting to popular chess platforms and training tools.

Chessnut boards are used by players around the world for training, online play, and tournament preparation, combining traditional chess with modern technology.

Chessnut is proud to support the 2026 Doeberl Cup and the Australian chess community by providing prizes across multiple divisions. Chessnut will also be present at the tournament, and players are welcome to stop by the table to see the boards in action and learn more about the technology.

It's time to register for your eligible division in the 2026 O2C Doeberl Cup - there are just three weeks left before close of registration for the Premier, Major, Minor and Mini.

The Registration page has all the details you need:

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Thanks to the team at Abode Hotels, you can enjoy 12% off your room rate PLUS a 5% cashback on checkout. Remember, Easter is a busy time so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out!

Head to the Accommodation page for details on how to book:

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Register now to secure your place in your eligible division at the 2026 Doeberl Cup!

Registrations for the 2026 Doeberl Cup will open next weekend! Limits have been changed, so head to the Registration page to check which division you are eligible for.

Keen to participate in the next Doeberl Cup? Mark your calendars: Thursday 2 April - Monday 6 April 2026.

Registrations for the 2026 event will open in November 2025 - sign up to the Doeberl Cup newsletter to receive all the latest updates.