Upcoming N.S.W. Chess Events
For those interested, below are the details of upcoming chess events in N.S.W. over the next month.
INAUGURAL MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY CHESS CHALLENGE
This event is restricted to players with a current University ID card (both students and staff are eligible)
WHEN: Sunday 16th September. Registration is 8:45am, Round 1 starts 9:30am. Finish approximately 3:30pm
WHERE: Macquarie University Atrium, North Ryde (see form for map)
FORMAT: There are 2 divisions. Division 1 is for serious experienced players, and division 2 is for social players. This is an individual event, but there is a team prize for the best scoring University (calculated from the top 4 scoring players from each Uni)
TIME LIMIT: 20 minutes per player for the whole game
PRIZES: Trophies will be given in each division for 1st-5th place. There will also be a perpetual trophy for the top scoring player and top scoring University
Entry fees: $22 early entry, $33 on the day
**Early entry closes tomorrow, 14th September! Enter by tomorrow and save $11!**
For more details and to enter, go to:
RYDE-EASTWOOD OPEN
This is a Category 4 Grand Prix Event!!!
WHEN: Saturday 29th September - Monday 1st October
WHERE: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club (across the road from West Ryde station)
TIME LIMIT: 60 minutes + 10 seconds per move from the start
PRIZES: Prize fund of $3200 (based on 70 players) 1st - $700 2nd - $450 3rd - $250 4th - $225 5th - $200 6th - $170 7th - $125 + 1st-3rd in ratings division U1800, U1600, and U1400.
For more information and to enter, go to: www.nswca.org.au and click on the link to this event in the upcoming events list (it's right on the front page!)
