2020 Croydon Open

(6th Feb - 19th Mar)

• Dates: 7 Thursday evenings, 6th Feb to 19th Mar
• Venue: Croydon RSL Hall, Civic Square, Croydon. Air-conditioned hall with coffee and tea provided.
• Format: 7 round Swiss.
• Time control:  60min + 30s/move. ACF Classic rated.
• Round 1, 6th February: 7:30 - 7:50 pm for members entry. Round 1 starts at 8:00 pm. All other rounds: 7:45 pm.
• Prizes:      (Max. one prize per person)
  • 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $60;
  • U1600: 1st $60, 2nd $40;
  • U1100 1st $60, 2nd $40;
  • Junior (U18) 1st $40. 

• Entry fee & Registration:  

Members: $20 - 2019 members can register, pay for entry & their 2020 membership on the first night (cash/cheque only) or to our bank account by 3rd Feb. 

Non-members: $35  - Please register & pay to our bank account by 3rd Feb. To register - email the Organiser with your name, address and phone number.

• Bank Account:

     Bank: Bendigo Bank, Mooroolbark
     BSB: 633 000
      Account Number: 133 628 222
        Account name: Croydon Chess Inc.

When depositing, please include your name in the description so we can identify you. Also, please ensure all deposit details are correct. We will not be responsible for transfers that do not appear in our account.    

• Forfeit time: 30 min.  It is important to notify the arbiter of any foreseeable absence asap. Failure to do so inconveniences your opponent and may result in enforced withdrawal from the tournament.

• Byes: Two half-point byes allowed in the first five rounds only. Notify arbiter at least a week before.

• Arbiters: Ian Birchall & Kyle Gibson FA

 For further information, email the organiser:

U800 transition tournament: This runs in parallel with the Open in the same hall. The U800 is part of the club's junior development program and has a 30min/30s time control. Member entry fee: $10.