2026 ACT Lightning Championship
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The 2026 ACT Lightning Championship will take place on Monday 19th January 2026, hosted by the Tuggeranong Chess Club.Location: Tuggeranong Chess Club, Vikings Club, Ricardo St, Wanniassa
NB You must be a member of the ACTCA or ACTJCL to enter this event ACTCA Membership : https://www.trybooking.com/DHKXY
Start Time: 7:00 pm.
Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 sec per player per game.
Director of Play: NA Tim Pearce
Further Details:
Entry Fee - $10 adults, $5 juniors (under 18)
Prizes - Dependent on entries
Rounds - 9
ACTCA/ACTJCL Membership is required - Membership can be paid at: https://www.trybooking.com/CWWZQ
The ACT Chess Association (ACTCA) plans a full year of events, the Lightning Championships being the first of many.
Future planned events for 2025 are the ACT Championships, the Easter Doeberl Cup, the ANU Open/Minor, Vikings Weekender and ACT Rapid Championships, all events to be ACF and FIDE rated.
Date
Monday 19 January 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Vikings Rugby Union Club
Ricardo St, Wanniassa ACT