The University of Sydney Chess Club Presents:
The 2026 Australian Chess Championships
Monday 5th to Thursday 15th of January, 2026
Announcements
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Important Information
We will be extremely busy leading up to the event. If your question is answered in the booklet or on the website, you will not receive a response. This includes questions regarding schedules, parking, or pairings. Please ensure that you read this email in full, including the information booklet. There are several changes at this…
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National Arbiters Seminar – Sydney 2026 – 7th to 10th of January
The University of Sydney Chess Club and NSWCA is happy to announce that it will conduct a National Arbiters Seminar under the approval of the Australian Chess Federation (ACF). The lecturers will be Bill Gletsos and Rob Watson. The National Arbiter title is the introductory level of arbiters at FIDE-rated events. It provides a pathway…
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Accommodations at capacity
All on-campus accommodation options are now full. Players must seek their own external accommodation.
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Venue Finalised
The Australian Chess Championships 2026 will take place in the University of Sydney Business School at the Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70). The Opening and Closing Ceremony will take place in Lecture Theatre B2010 on Level B1. Commentary will take place on Level 1 in Lecture Theatre 1040 with GM Ian Rogers on Level 1. Play…
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2026 Australian Chess Championships – Approved
The University of Sydney Chess Club Presents the 2026 Australian Chess Championships The ACF has accepted and confirmed the bid from the University of Sydney Chess Club to host the 2026 Australian Championships following the withdrawal of Western Australia. Exact details are still provisional, and registrations are not yet open. An update will be provided…