Croydon Chess Club

presents the

2022 Croydon Open

(3rd February to 17th March)

• Dates: 7 Thursday evenings, 3rd February to 17th March
• Venue: Croydon RSL Hall, Civic Square, Croydon.
• Covid restrictions: Currently, only fully vaccinated patrons can attend the venue. This is under review in regard to those with medical exemptions and to partially vaccinated children. Wearing of a mask is required.
• Format: 7 round Swiss.
• Time control:  60min + 30s/move. ACF Classic rated.
• Round 1, 3rd Feb: Round 1 starts at 8:00 pm. All other rounds: 7:45 pm.
• Prizes:
  
  • 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $60;
  • U1600: 1st $60, 2nd $40;
  • U1300: 1st $60, 2nd $40;
  • U1000: 1st $60, 2nd $40;
  • Junior (U18) $40. 
• Entry fee & Registration:  Please register by notifying the Organiser by Tuesday 1st February.

        Members: $20 - Members may pay by exact cash on the first night or by payment to our bank account.

      Non-members: $40 - Please pay to our bank account and notify the Organiser of your name, contact number and payment details.

• 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 Organiser 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 organiser at least a week before.

• Arbiters: Kyle Gibson (FA), Ian Birchall

• Organiser: Ian Birchall

 For further information, email the Organiser:

ianbirchall@croydonchess.com