Classic and Free GM Lecture

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Classical Tournament

When: 17th of February 7pm-10pm

Location: Wollongong Collegians Auditorium (3A Charlotte Street)

Cost: $5 each week

Time Control: 60+30

Number of Rounds: 6 rounds (1 round per week until 3rd of March)

This week we will continue a 6 week Classical Tournament. If you can’t make it to any rounds, let us know so we can adjust the pairings. If you miss up to two rounds, you will be allocated a half point bye for each round besides the last two rounds. You can join the tournament at any time. Below is a provisional pairing for round 4.

Casual Rapid

When: Every Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Games must begin before 6:30pm.

Location: Wollongong Collegians Auditorium (3A Charlotte Street)

Cost: Free entry

Time Control: 10+5

Former World Chess Champion Free Chess Lecture In Sydney

Below is a flyer with more information. Bevan will be attending.

The Pirtek Newcastle Open

Date: Saturday 21St & Sunday 22nd February

First prize is $1000 thanks to our sponsors with at least 3 divisions depending on numbers The Pirtek Newcastle Open will also be the tournament that will decide this years NSW Country Champion with a prize of $250 thanks to the NSWCA

Details: Registration 1: Pirtek Newcastle Open Registration and information Registration 2: 10am on the Saturday prior to play. Location: Nex (Wests Newcastle) 309 King St, Newcastle West NSW 2302 Format: 1 hour with 10 second Fischer Style increment Entry fee: $60 full entry, $50 concession

Saturday Rounds (21st February) 10:30am; 1:30pm; 4:30pm Sunday Rounds (22nd February) 10:00am; 1:00pm & 4:00pm Prize giving 6:30pm

More info Tournament Information

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