Entry Requirements

Masters

The Masters division may be entered by any player who holds a FIDE rating greater than 2000.

Amateurs

The Amateurs division may be entered by any player who does not hold a FIDE rating greater than 2050.

International Players

All players not of the Australian Federation and are not Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents are required to have a FIDE ID. This will be a mandatory question when completing your registration. If you do not have a FIDE ID, you will need to contact your own Federation and ask them to register you with FIDE.

Entry Fees

Major

$175.00 when paid no later than Sunday February 16, 2025. $190.00 thereafter.

Free entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, and WIMs - please contact Chief Organiser, FA Walter Wolffs to claim.

Amateurs

$150.00 when paid no later than Sunday February 16. $175.00 thereafter.

Rapid

$40.00 when paid no later than Tuesday April 8. $50.00 thereafter.

Blitz

$20.00 when paid no later than Friday April 11. $30.00 thereafter.

Late Entries, Refunds, and Changes in Rating

Please read the policies regarding refunds, late entries, and changes to rating that may affect eligibility prior to registering. These policies can be found in the Rules and Regulations page.