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Melbourne Chess Festival 2026
25 Sept – Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · Melbourne Chess Club, Melbourne
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Overview
Victoria's flagship weekend festival. Five sections from Open to Under 8, ACF-rated, with early-bird pricing until 1 September. Parents can register multiple children in one checkout.
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Register every player in a single payment.
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Contact
Organiser
Melbourne Chess Club
Australia's oldest chess club. Weekend opens, junior events and club championships in the Melbourne CBD.
- Websitemelbournechessclub.org
- Emailinfo@melbournechessclub.org
- Phone+61 3 9650 4141
Sections
| Section | Control | Rounds | Entries | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Open Open to all players. FIDE and ACF rated. | 90+30 | 7 | 54/80 | $40 |
Under 1800 ACF under 1800. Unrated juniors welcome. | 90+30 | 7 | 41/60 | $35 |
Junior Players under 18 on the first day. | 60+10 | 7 | 62/80 | $30 |
Under 12 Born 2014 or later. | 30+10 | 7 | 38/50 | $30 |
Under 8 Born 2018 or later. Parent/guardian must remain on site. | 15+10 | 7 | 22/40 | $25 |
Schedule
- Saturday 9.30amRound 1
- Saturday 2.00pmRound 2
- Sunday 9.30amRound 3
- Sunday 2.00pmFinal rounds and presentations
Venue
Melbourne Chess Club
Level 3, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Parking
- Paid street and Wilson parking nearby. Flinders Street and Melbourne Central stations are a short walk.
- Accessibility
- Lift access to Level 3. Accessible bathroom on the same floor.
- Instructions
- Sign in at reception. Boards open 15 minutes before round 1.
Prospectus
Official event flyer — view and download.
Prizes
- Open: 1st $2,000 · 2nd $1,000 · 3rd $500 · rating prizes
- Under 1800: 1st $800 · 2nd $400 · 3rd $200
- Junior: Trophies and medals in each age group
- Under 12: Trophies for top 5 and rating groups
- Under 8: Medals for all players · trophies for top 3
FAQ
- Can I enter more than one child?
- Yes. Add each player at checkout. A 10% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent entries.
- Is it rated?
- Open and Under 1800 are ACF and FIDE rated. Junior sections are ACF rated.
- What if we need to cancel?
- Full refund minus processing until 7 days before the event. After that, contact the organiser.
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