The Hawker Open - May Mayhem
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The Hawker Open – May Mayhem (Wednesday 13 May)Date & Time
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Registration from 6:30 pm
Tournament start: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish: 10:00 pm
Players who arrive late will be assigned two half-point byes and may be withdrawn from the event unless they contact the organiser.
Venue
Hawthorn Hotel (The Hawker)
481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Located directly outside Glenferrie Station.
Format
7-round Transfer Chess (bughouse) tournament
Players compete in teams of two, with captured pieces passed between teammates and dropped onto the board in accordance with standard bughouse rules.
Time Control
5+3
Each player receives 5 minutes with a 3-second increment per move.
Entry Fees
Swinburne students: $10
University students & alumni: $15
Non-university players: $20
Entries paid in person on the night are double price.
Prize Fund
$175 total prize pool (split)
$100 – 1st place
$50 – 2nd place
$25 – 3rd place
Eligibility
All ages welcome.
Food & Drinks
The Hawthorn Hotel will be operating as a licensed venue throughout the event.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Organiser
Chess Alive
Swinburne Chess Club
Date
Wednesday 13 May 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Hawthorn Hotel
481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Victoria 3122
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The Hawker Open - May Mayhem
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