2024 Rooty Hill March Blitz

Winston

2024 Rooty Hill March Blitz

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

FIDE Blitz and ACF Quick Rated Chess Tournament
11 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration

Time Control:
5 minutes per player.

Entry Fees:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $15

Entries close Sunday, 24th March 2024. Late entries incur a $10 late fee for all players.

Date:
26th March 2024

Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time 7:20 pm.
You will be withdrawn from the tournament if you are not present by the default time without a valid reason. A $10 penalty fee is to be paid to be included back in the draw.

Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org

Chief Arbiter: Winston Zhao Chen

Enter Here: (For Non-Members)

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Terms and Conditions:

  • Entries are only accepted on our website.
  • Decisions made by the chief 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.
  • March FIDE and March ACF Ratings will be used.
  • Half-point byes are only permitted for the tournament’s first two rounds and must be communicated to the arbiter before 7 pm.
  • Exceptions to the byes’ policies will be made at the arbiter’s discretion under special circumstances only. 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. The club has limited reception, 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 blitz rules as per Article B.3 will be applied to this tournament.
  • Entries close Sunday, March 24th.
  • Late entries are an extra $10 for all players.