Schedule for the 2025 Doeberl Cup
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2025 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 | Start Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr (Wed) | 1200hrs | Entries close |
| 17 Apr (Thurs) | 1300hrs | Round One ‡ |
| 1900hrs | Round Two ‡ | |
| 18 Apr (Fri) | 1230hrs | Official Opening Ceremony |
| 1300hrs | Round Three | |
| 1900hrs | Round Four | |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | 0930hrs | Round Five |
| 1500hrs | Round Six | |
| 20 Apr (Sun) | 0930hrs | Round Seven |
| 1500hrs | Round Eight | |
| 21 Apr (Mon) | 0930hrs | Round Nine |
| 1430hrs | Presentations |
* 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.
2025 Major 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
| 18 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
| Round One | 1300hrs | |
| Round Two | 1900hrs | |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Round Three | 0930hrs |
| Round Four | 1500hrs | |
| 20 Apr (Sun) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
| Round Six | 1500hrs | |
| 21 Apr (Mon) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
| Presentations | 1430hrs |
2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
| 18 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
| Round One | 1300hrs | |
| Round Two | 1900hrs | |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Round Three | 0930hrs |
| Round Four | 1500hrs | |
| 20 Apr (Sun) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
| Round Six | 1500hrs | |
| 21 Apr (Mon) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
| Presentations | 1430hrs |
2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr (Wed) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
| 18 Apr (Fri) | Official Opening Ceremony | 1230hrs |
| Round One | 1300hrs | |
| Round Two | 1900hrs | |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Round Three | 0930hrs |
| Round Four | 1500hrs | |
| 20 Apr (Sun) | Round Five | 0930hrs |
| Round Six | 1500hrs | |
| 21 Apr (Mon) | Round Seven | 0930hrs |
| Presentations | 1430hrs |
2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr (Fri) | Entries close | 1200hrs |
| Player Sign-In Closes | 1200hrs | |
| Round One | 1300hrs | |
| Round Two | 1600hrs | |
| Round Three | 1900hrs | |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Round Four | 0930hrs |
| Round Five | 1230hrs | |
| Round Six | 1500hrs | |
| Presentations (approx.) | 1730hrs |
2025 Open Lightning
9 Rounds, 3mins+2secs
The Open 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Entries Open | 1700hrs |
| Entries close | 1915hrs | |
| Tournament Commences | 1930hrs | |
| Tournament Finish (approx.) | 2200hrs |
2025 Lightning ACF Under 1600
7 Rounds, 3mins+2secs
The Lightning ACF Under 1600s 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr (Fri) | Entries Open | See event staff |
| 19 Apr (Sat) | Entries close | 1715 approx |
| Tournament Commences | 1730hrs (or after conclusion of U1200s presentations) | |
| Tournament Finish (approx.) | 1930hrs |
