Ballarat Chess Club 8th November Transfer Chess Tournament

Join us for a fun and unique day of Transfer Chess, teamwork and friendly competition!

Sunday 8 November 2026 | 10:00am–3:00pm

Venue: Ballarat Chess Club, Humffray Room, Level 4, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.

• 7-round Swiss tournament

• Teams of two players

• Each round consists of a 25-minute playing period

• Games use a 5-minute flat time control

• No new games may begin after the 25-minute round period ends

• Round scoring: Win = 1 point, Draw = ½ point, Loss = 0 points

Teams remain together for the entire tournament.

You can register as a team of two or enter individually.

If entering individually, you can find a teammate on the day or ask the organisers to help match you with another player. Once formed, teams remain fixed for the tournament.

Any substitution must be approved by the organisers and is subject to a suitable substitute being available.

Trophies, medals and book vouchers will be awarded across a range of categories, including team placings and individual achievements.

Exact prize categories and details will be announced closer to the event.

• 10:00am–10:30am: Registration, welcome and rules

• 10:30am: Tournament play begins

• 12:00pm approximately: Lunch break after Round 3

• 2:20pm–3:00pm: Results, tiebreaks and prize presentation

• Full price: $50 per player

• Junior / Concession: $40 per player

All players are welcome. Come along, team up and enjoy a different kind of chess competition!

We look forward to seeing you there.