2026 Melbourne University Open Rapid Tournament
Location
About
2026 Melbourne University Open Rapid Tournament
Format: Swiss Tournament 7 Rounds
Venue: Melbourne Chess Club (62-66 Leicester St, Fitzroy VIC 3065)
Schedule: Sunday 15th November 12 noon. Round 1 will commence at 12 noon.
Rate of Play: 13 minutes + 2 seconds increment from move 1
Ratings: ACF Quick and FIDE Rapid rated
Forfeit Time: Any player who arrives at the board after their time has elapsed will lose the game
Byes: 2 half-point byes may be taken from Rounds 1-5
Entry Fee: $35 full; $30 for concessions & Melbourne University Chess Club (MUCC) members; GMs, IMs, WGMs & WIMs free; FMs and WFMs free if MUCC member.
Registration close at 11:30 am on 12th October
Guaranteed Prize Pool of $1250
1st $400
2nd $250
3rd $150
4th $100
5th $50
At least
2x Rating Groups
1st $100
2nd $50
1x Unrated Group
Regulation:
If you and your opponent from the published pairings are both at the board at the start of the round you will play each other. Should one or both players be missing at this time, players may be repaired or given a bye as determined by the Chief Arbiter. Organisers cannot cater and plan for every contingency however will aim to be as flexible as possible, whilst still aiming to commence the tournament on time. The Chief Arbiter reserves the right to accept additional entries after the official closure if it assists the event overall. These players will be added manually and paired as necessary, which could be after round 1.
Chief Arbiter:
IA Dr Peter Tsai Email: chess@t-s-a-i.com
Organiser:
Melbourne University Chess Club (MUCC)
ACF Quick and FIDE Rapid Rated
Sunday 12th October at 12 pm
Entry Fee: $35 full; $30 for concessions & Melbourne University Chess Club (MUCC) members; GMs, IMs, WGMs & WIMs free; FMs and WFMs free if MUCC member.
Venue: Melbourne Chess Club (62-66 Leicester St, Fitzroy VIC 3065)
