2024 Rooty Hill Chess Club Summer Rapid
Open to both members and non-members.
Please renew your membership for 2024 to receive the discounted members’ entry link.
FIDE Rapid and ACF Quick Rated Chess Tournament
9 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration
Time Control:
15 minutes + 3 seconds per move
Entry Fees:
Members: $10 for Adults & Juniors
Non-Members: $20 for Adults & Juniors
Entries close Sunday, 7th January 2024. Late entries incur a $10 late fee.
Dates:
Rounds 1-4: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Rounds 5-9: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time 7:20 pm.
If you are not present by 7:20 pm and have not informed the arbiter, you will be withdrawn from the tournament. A $10 penalty fee is to be paid to be included back in the draw.
Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org
Enter Here (Non-Members ONLY)
Terms and Conditions
- Entries are accepted only via our website.
- Free entry to the following FIDE title holders. GM, IM, WGM and WIM. Entry must be received before Sunday the 7th of January; otherwise, the late fee is to be paid.
- Play is governed under Article A.4 of the FIDE Rapid Laws.
- Decisions made by the Chief Arbiter on the night are final, and no appeals will be permitted for the purposes of not disturbing the flow of the tournament (Article 11.10)
- Full refunds will be processed given at least 48-hour notice (less the processing fee) before the start of the tournament. Otherwise, no refunds will be issued.
- Entries after Sunday, 7th January, will incur a $10 late fee for all.
- Players not residing in Australia (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident) must obtain a FIDE ID from their home federation before entering.