The Bundaberg Classic

21st & 22nd November 2026
Bundaberg Chess Club presents an Open Weekender
A CAQ approved event

Test your mettle across six rounds of competitive chess — where strategy meets stamina.

Venue

Middle School, St Luke’s School
Mezger Street, Kalkie
Bundaberg 4670

Format

  • 6 Round Swiss
  • Time Control: 60 minutes + 10 second Fischer increment
  • Director of Play: Martin Carter

Schedule

Saturday Rd 1 — 09:30  |  Rd 2 — 12:00  |  Rd 3 — 14:30 Sunday Rd 4 — 08:30  |  Rd 5 — 11:00  |  Rd 6 — 13:30

Forfeiture Time: 30 minutes after advertised round start time.
Byes: Up to 2 half-point byes available on request in rounds 1–5.

Prize Fund

Open Prizes

1st Prize$1,000
2nd Prize$500
3rd Prize$250

Rating Group Prizes

1st Prize$130
2nd Prize$70

Number of rating groups depends on entries received.

Category Awards

Best Senior (over 70)$100
Best Senior (over 50)$100
Best Female (Adult)$100
Best Female (Junior)$50

No person may win more than one cash prize.

Entry Fees

Adults
$100
Juniors
$60

Entrants needing to join CAQ should add $20 to the above fees.
A $10 surcharge applies for payment on the day. EFTPOS is not available.

Entries & Payment

Text: 0482 032 237

or email bundabergchessclub24@gmail.com

Or pay direct to Bundaberg Chess Club Incorporated
Auswide Bank — BSB 645646 — A/C 107724014