Norths Chess Club proudly presents the 2025 Norths NSW State Championship, a 10-player round-robin tournament featuring some of the finest homegrown talent from across New South Wales.
When: 9 rounds from 7.30pm Tuesday, 3rd June to 29th July 2025
Where: Norths Leagues Club, Cammeray
Prize Pool: Over $3,400 in prizes.
1st Place: $2,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $300
Chief Arbiter: Rob Watson
Entry Fee: $100
Tournament Rules:
Format
- Type: 10-player round-robin tournament
- Rounds: 9 rounds total (each player plays every other player once)
- Pairings: Manual pairings will be set before the event begins using round-robin tables.
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move one (FIDE Classical)
- Tie-break: First prize and the State Champion title will be decided by play-off.
- Venue: Games are held at Norths Chess Club starting 7:30pm promptly. Postponement games can be played at Ryde Eastwood Chess Club on Wednesday starting 7:30pm. All games to be complete on 29 July.
Ratings & Rating Calculations
- Games will be ACF and FIDE rated.
- Players must have a valid FIDE ID to participate. If you do not yet have one, please contact the organisers prior to the event.
Forfeits and Punctuality
- Players must arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled round start time or risk a forfeit by default.
- A zero-tolerance policy on lateness may be enforced at the arbiter’s discretion.
Byes & Withdrawals
- No half-point byes are permitted in a round-robin format.
- Withdrawal must be communicated in writing to the Chief Arbiter with valid reasoning. Unapproved withdrawals may result in exclusion from future Norths Chess events.
Behaviour and Fair Play
- Mobile phones and smart devices must be switched off and stored away during play.
- Cheating of any kind (including the use of engines or outside assistance) will result in immediate disqualification and notification to relevant chess bodies.
- Players and spectators must comply with FIDE Fair Play regulations at all times.
Appeals
- Any dispute or protest must be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter within 30 minutes of the round’s conclusion.
- An appeals committee, if required, will be appointed by the Tournament Director.
Arbiter
- Chief Arbiter: Rob Watson
All decisions by the Chief Arbiter are final unless overruled by an appeals committee.
Entry & Eligibility
- Entry Fee: $100
- Open to players residing in NSW or representing NSW in ACF/FIDE records. Exceptions may be considered by the organisers on a case-by-case basis.
