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2024 Premier Tournament (9 rounds)*

90mins+30secs

The Premier is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. Open to all players with an ACF or FIDE Rating 1900 and above.

Date Activity Start Time
27 Mar (Wed) Entries close 1200hrs
28 Mar (Thurs) Round One 1300hrs
Round Two 1900hrs
29 Mar (Fri) Official Opening Ceremony 1230hrs
Round Three 1300hrs
Round Four 1900hrs
30 Mar (Sat) Round Five 0930hrs
Round Six 1500hrs
31 Mar (Sun) Round Seven 0930hrs
Round Eight 1500hrs
1 Apr (Mon) Round Nine 0930hrs
Presentations 1430hrs

* Additional places may be filled at the discretion of the organisers. Players may apply for entry for one of these places by contacting the organisers.

Players in the Premier may elect to take two ½ point byes for Rounds 1 and 2.



2024 Major Tournament Tournament (7 Rounds)

90mins+30secs

The Major is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. Open to players with an ACF Rating below 2100 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1600.


Date Activity Start Time
27 Mar (Wed) Entries close 1200hrs
29 Mar (Fri) Official Opening Ceremony 1230hrs
Round One 1300hrs
Round Two 1900hrs
30 Mar (Sat) Round Three 0930hrs
Round Four 1500hrs
31 Mar (Sun) Round Five 0930hrs
Round Six 1500hrs
1 Apr (Mon) Round Seven 0930hrs
Presentations 1430hrs


2024 Minor Tournament (7 Rounds)

90mins+30secs

The Minor is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1800 and either an ACF or FIDE rating above 1300. No unrated players accepted.

Date Activity Start Time
27 Mar (Wed) Entries close 1200hrs
29 Mar (Fri) Official Opening Ceremony 1230hrs
Round One 1300hrs
Round Two 1900hrs
30 Mar (Sat) Round Three 0930hrs
Round Four 1500hrs
31 Mar (Sun) Round Five 0930hrs
Round Six 1500hrs
1 Apr (Mon) Round Seven 0930hrs
Presentations 1430hrs


2024 Mini Tournament (7 Rounds)

90mins+30secs

The Mini is a FIDE and ACF rated tournament. Open to players with an ACF Rating below 1500, including unrated players.

Date Activity Start Time
27 Mar (Wed) Entries close 1200hrs
29 Mar (Fri) Official Opening Ceremony 1230hrs
Round One 1300hrs
Round Two 1900hrs
30 Mar (Sat) Round Three 0930hrs
Round Four 1500hrs
31 Mar (Sun) Round Five 0930hrs
Round Six 1500hrs
1 Apr (Mon) Round Seven 0930hrs
Presentations 1430hrs


2024 U1200s Tournament (6 Rounds)

60mins+10secs

The Under 1200's is an ACF rated tournament. Open to players with an ACF rating below 1200 points, including unrated players.

Date Activity Start Time
29 Mar (Fri) Entries close 1200hrs
Player Sign-In Closes 1200hrs
Round One 1300hrs
Round Two 1600hrs
Round Three 1900hrs
30 Mar (Sat) Round Four 0930hrs
Round Five 1230hrs
Round Six 1500hrs
Presentations (approx.) 1730hrs


2024 Lightning (9 Rounds)

3mins+2secs

The Lightning is an ACF and FIDE rated event. Registration & payment on the day only. Adults: $15, U18s: $10. Free entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs. No rating requirements.

Date Activity Start Time
30 Mar (Sat) Entries Open 1700hrs
Entries close 1915hrs
Tournament Commences 1930hrs
Tournament Finish (approx.) 2200hrs


2024 Lightning Under 1600 (ACF) (7 Rounds)**NEW**

3mins+2secs

The Lightning Under 1600s (ACF) is an ACF and FIDE rated event. Registration & payment at the venue only. This event will start after the presentations for the Under 1200s event. Entry: $10 (no concession rate)

Date Activity Start Time
29 Mar (Fri) Entries Open See event staff
30 Mar (Sat) Entries close 1715 approx
Tournament Commences 1730hrs (or after conclusion of U1200s presentations)
Tournament Finish (approx.) 1930hrs