Australia's Premier Grand Prix Chess Tournament Since 1963
Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden
92-96 Corinna Street, Woden ACT 2606
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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 |
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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.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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30 Mar (Sat) | Entries Open | 1700hrs |
Entries close | 1915hrs | |
Tournament Commences | 1930hrs | |
Tournament Finish (approx.) | 2200hrs |
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 |
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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 |