Register for the Doeberl Cup
Registrations for the 2026 event will open in November 2025.
Determine your eligibility
Check your published Standard/Classic ratings and use the table below to determine which divisions you are eligible for.
This page is the primary source of rating requirement information for all Doeberl Cup divisions and overrides ANY other source online, including the Trybooking page.
Due to an increase in event costs, entry fees have increased by $10. This is the first increase in 5 years. Barring unforeseen circumstances, fees will remain unchanged until 2030.
Overseas Players (not an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia)
- ACF-Unrated overseas players: Your FIDE rating will be used, or a verified overseas rating if FIDE unrated.
- No FIDE ID? You need to contact your national FIDE body to obtain a FIDE ID before registering for the Doeberl Cup.
Check your FIDE rating Check your ACF rating
| Division | Requirements / Notices | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Premier | Players with an ACF or FIDE Rating above 2000. FIDE & ACF Rated | $185 (Free for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs) |
| Major | Players rated equal or above 1700 (ACF or FIDE) and below 2100 (ACF). FIDE & ACF Rated | Adults: $160 U18: $120 |
| Minor | Players rated equal or above 1400 (ACF or FIDE) and below 1800 (ACF). FIDE & ACF Rated | $160 (U18: $120) |
| Mini | Players rated below 1500 (ACF) or unrated (ACF and FIDE). FIDE & ACF Rated | $160 (U18: $120) |
| U1200s | Players rated below 1200 (ACF) or unrated. ACF Rated | $60 |
| Open Lightning | Registration & payment on the day only. No rating requirements. | TBC |
| ACF U1600 Lightning | Registration & payment at the venue only from Friday 18 April | TBC |
Family Discount
Family entry is based on 3rd and subsequent fee-paying members of the family paying ½ price for entry.
Discounts are calculated on the lowest value registration, i.e. if a family is registering one participant in the Premier, one U18 in the Minor and one in the U1200s, the discount will be applied to the U1200s registration.
How to claim Family Entry: Register online then contact the organisers to apply for a 50% refund on the eligible registration.
What if I need to withdraw?
Our current withdrawal policy is detailed on the Rules page.