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2026 Geelong Junior OpenThe Geelong Chess Club is proud to host the first Geelong Junior Open Chess Tournament on 16–17 May 2026 at St Joseph’s College, Newtown.
This event aims to bring together young chess players from across Geelong and regional Victoria to compete in a friendly and competitive environment while helping grow the junior chess community in the region.
The tournament will be ACF-rated and open to junior players in two age divisions.
Event Details
Venue
St Joseph’s College
135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC
Dates
Saturday 16 May – Sunday 17 May 2026
Format
5 Round Swiss Tournament
Time Control
30 minutes + 30-second increments per move
Schedule
Saturday 16 May
Round 1 – 10:00am
Round 2 – 12:15pm
Round 3 – 2:30pm
Sunday 17 May
Round 4 – 10:00am
Round 5 – 12:15pm
Presentation – Approximately 2:30pm
Entry Fees
Early Bird (before 1 May): $70
Standard Entry: $90
Prize Pool
Total Prize Pool: $1,200
Prizes will be awarded across the following divisions:
Under 12 (born 2014 or later)
Under 18 (born 2008 or later)
Additional prizes may be awarded depending on entries.
Who Should Play?
This event is ideal for:
• Junior chess players from Geelong and surrounding areas
• School chess players wanting tournament experience
• Junior club players looking to compete in a rated event
Register
Entries will be available via TryBooking.
Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Hosted by
Geelong Chess Club
Helping grow chess in the Geelong community.
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Event Venue
St Joseph's College Geelong, Geelong, Australia
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