Mel. Great Ocean Lions Club Youth Chess Charity Tournament
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Join our 2026 Youth Chess Charity Tournament hosted by the Melbourne Great Ocean Lions Club and Bingo Chess Academy to showcase your strategic prowess in the ultimate battle of minds! This tournament aims to raise funds for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF).
Registration is now open for all level players.
Rapid Chess!
Format: 7 rounds one day Swiss, you play all rounds.
Time Control: 13 Minutes plus 2 seconds per move from move 1.
Ratings: ACF-rated for Australian Citizens or PR.
*******The total prize pool for these events is $600! *********
Under 21 (Year of birth 2005 or after)
Prize: 1st $200/ 2nd $100 / 3rd $60 /Best Female
Under 14 (Year of birth 2012 or after)
Prize: 1st $100
2nd, 3rd & Best Female
Under 10 (Year of birth 2015 or after)
Prize: 1st $100
2nd, 3rd & Best Female
Trophies are awarded to all prize winners.
All participants will receive an e-certificate and a medal for participation.
Registration is now open for all level players.
Rapid Chess!
Format: 7 rounds one day Swiss, you play all rounds.
Time Control: 13 Minutes plus 2 seconds per move from move 1.
Ratings: ACF-rated for Australian Citizens or PR.
*******The total prize pool for these events is $600! *********
Under 21 (Year of birth 2005 or after)
Prize: 1st $200/ 2nd $100 / 3rd $60 /Best Female
Under 14 (Year of birth 2012 or after)
Prize: 1st $100
2nd, 3rd & Best Female
Under 10 (Year of birth 2015 or after)
Prize: 1st $100
2nd, 3rd & Best Female
Trophies are awarded to all prize winners.
All participants will receive an e-certificate and a medal for participation.