2025 Victorian Championship

Format: 9 rounds. Premier Division – Round Robin; Reserves Division - Swiss
Venue: Box Hill Chess Club (21A Electra Avenue, Ashwood)

Dates (Saturday Nights at BHCC):

9 Rounds (all at 7.15 pm):

Round 1         26th July

Round 2         9th August

Round 3         16th August

Round 4         23rd August

Round 5         6^th September

Round 6         13th September

Round 7         20th September

Round 8         4^th October

Round 9         18^th October

Rate of play: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1
Ratings: ACF & FIDE rating
Forfeit time: 30 minutes after start time 
Byes: 2 half point byes may be taken in rounds 1 to 7 (Reserves only). Pairings will be published on Thursday.  The Chief Arbiter must be informed by Wednesday COB if you require a bye for the following round.

Eligibility:

Premier Division: 10 player, 9 round robin tournament. Players are invited to apply via TryBooking. The highest 10 FIDE rated players (July FIDE rating) will be accepted by Thursday 24 July 5 pm.

Reserves Division: 9 round Swiss tournament. Open to all other players until a limit is reached or sold out (80 players).  The winner of the Reserves will automatically qualify for the Premier Division in 2026 Victorian Championship.

Entry Fees: $100;  Free for GMs, IMs, WGMs & WIMs
Payments: For players that do not make the cut in the Premier Division will automatically be placed in the Reserves

TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DCOLS           

Entry Closing Date: Friday 25 July 5 pm

Prizes:

Premier: 1st $1500, 2nd $750, 3rd $400. Playoff for 1^st Place and Title. Prize money shared.

Reserves: 1st $700, 2nd $350, 3rd $150. 3 Rating Group Prizes: 1^st $300, 2^nd $150. Playoff for 1^st Place

Prize money shared.

Playoff: In case of two players sharing first place a play-off match for the State title will be arranged. The playoff will be over two games with Championship time control and in case of a tie two rapid games, if still tied two blitz games. In case of 3 or more players tying for first place a round -robin tournament at a quicker rate will determine the top 2 players. A normal playoff will then follow.
 

Enquiries: e-mail to the Tournament Director & Chief Arbiter IA Dr Peter Tsai chess@t-s-a-i.com