Announcing the 2025 Norths NSW State Championship
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.
Don’t miss this event as players compete for $3,450 in cash prizes and the title of NSW State Champion.
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
Register here
Don’t miss it as top players battle for glory, prizes, and recognition.
Tournament Rules:
Format
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Type: 10-player round-robin tournament
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Rounds: 9 rounds total (each player plays every other player once)
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Pairings: Manual pairings will be set before the event begins using round-robin tables.
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Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move one (FIDE Classical)
Schedule
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Dates: Every Tuesday for 9 weeks from the 3rd June to 29th July 2025
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Venue: Main 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. No postponements after round 9.
Ratings & Rating Calculations
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Games will be ACF and FIDE rated.
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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
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Players must arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled round start time or risk a forfeit by default.
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A zero-tolerance policy on lateness may be enforced at the arbiter’s discretion in later rounds.
Byes & Withdrawals
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No half-point byes are permitted in a round-robin format.
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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
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Mobile phones and smart devices must be switched off and stored away during play.
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Cheating of any kind (including the use of engines or outside assistance) will result in immediate disqualification and notification to relevant chess bodies.
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Players and spectators must comply with FIDE Fair Play regulations at all times.
Appeals
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Any dispute or protest must be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter within 30 minutes of the round’s conclusion.
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An appeals committee, if required, will be appointed by the Tournament Director.
Arbiter
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Chief Arbiter: Rob Watson
All decisions by the Chief Arbiter are final unless overruled by an appeals committee.
Entry & Eligibility
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Entry Fee: $100
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Registration form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/northsydneychessclub/_2025northsnswstatechampionshipanimnormevent
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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.
