2025 Rooty Hill Autumn Swiss

Winston

2025 Rooty Hill Autumn Swiss

Open to both members and non-members.
Members, please log in or check your email for the registration link.

FIDE Standard and ACF Normal Rated Chess Tournament
9 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration

Time Control:
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move

Entry Fees:
Members: $20 for Adults
Non-Members: $35 for Adults

Entries close Sunday, 21st January 2024. Late entries incur a $10 late fee.

Dates:
Every Tuesday from March 25th to May 27th
(No games on April 22nd)

Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time 7:45 pm.
If you are not present by the default time without a valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the tournament. To be included back in the draw, you must pay a $10 penalty fee.

Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org

Chief Arbiter: Winston Zhao Chen

Enter Here: (For Non-Members)

Terms and Conditions:

  • Entries are only accepted on our website.
  • Decisions made by the arbiter on the night are final, and no appeals are permitted for the purpose of time. (Article 11.10)
  • Pairings by Vega using FIDE Approved Baku Acceleration Method.
  • All pairings are provisional and may be subject to change until the round starts.
  • March FIDE and March ACF Ratings will be used.
  • All ½ point byes must be requested at the latest Friday evening. All byes requested after Friday will be given as zero-point byes. No half-point byes in rounds 8 and 9.
  • A maximum of two half-point byes will be permitted in the tournament.
  • Exceptions to the byes’ policies will only be made at the arbiter’s discretion under special circumstances. The $10 penalty fee will apply each time you do not turn up before the default time without informing the arbiter.
  • The draw will be published weekly on Saturday evening on our website, newsletter, and social media platforms.
  • Please email byes@rootyhillchessclub.org if you are unable to make it to your game. There is limited reception at the club, and the arbiter may not receive your text message.
  • Players not residing in Australia must have a FIDE ID to compete. Players must obtain an ID from their national federation if not listed on the FIDE website.
  • FIDE Competition Rules apply to this tournament.
  • Entries close Sunday, March 23rd.
  • Late entries are an extra $10 for all players. Entries in rounds 7/8/9 will be $20 for all players.
  • Please email contact@rootyhillchessclub.org for any questions or inquiries.