Registrations Open!
| Division | Standard Entry Fee | Concession Entry Fee | USYD Chess Club Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Championships | $150 AUD | $125 AUD | $100 AUD |
| NSW Reserves | $135 AUD | $105 AUD | $80 AUD |
| NSW Minor | $115 AUD | $95 AUD | $75 AUD |
| USYD Classic | $75 AUD | $65 AUD | $45 AUD |
| USYD Mini | $55 AUD | $45 AUD | $25 AUD |
Standard entry fees apply until 11:59 pm Friday, 18th of September 2026.
Entries from the 19th of September incur a 30% fee for all entries listed above.
Entries will close at 3:00 pm on the 25th of September. The draw for Round 1 will be published shortly after.
FIDE Titled Players of GM/WGM/IM/WIM are eligible for free entry into the event, provided they register on or before the 18th of September.
For a concession discount, a Healthcare Card, Pensioner Concession Card or a National Assistance Card must be produced. This information is collected at registration to confirm eligibility. Juniors are not eligible for concession entry.
IMPORTANT:
Not a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia and don’t have a FIDE ID? Please contact your national federation to obtain a FIDE ID before entering the event.IMPORTANT:
You must be a member of either the NSW Chess Association or the NSW Junior Chesss League to participate in this event.
Those 18 years and older must be a member of the NSWCA.
Those under 18 years of age must be a member of the NSWJCL.
Refunds
- Full refunds, less an 8.0% processing fee, will be issued if at least one week’s notice is received before the start of the event (before 7:00 pm on 18 September).
- 50% of the entry fee will be refunded if notice is received before 18 September.
- No refunds are issued if notice is received on the day the event starts.
- If a player moves to a lower division, no refunds are issued for the transfer.
- If a player moves to a higher division, the difference in entry fee is to be paid, based on the date of transfer.
Registration Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DPFQP