Please note prizes are not yet finalised and may be subject to change depending on entries.
Total Prize Pool: $13,250
Sydney Open Chess Championship Prizes
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $3000 |
| 2nd Place | $2000 |
| 3rd Place | $1500 |
| 4th Place | $1000 |
| 5th Place | $750 |
| 6th Place | $500 |
| 1st Placed Female (Minimum 6 Players) | $300 |
| 1st Place U2000 ACF | $300 |
| 2nd Place U2000 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place U1800 ACF | $300 |
| 2nd Place U1800 ACF | $200 |
| Total | $10,050 |
| Best Junior Player | Chess.com 6 Month Diamond Membership |
| Best Girls Player (U18) | Chess.com 3 Month Diamond Membership |
| Best Brilliancy Game | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
| Biggest Upset (By ACF Rating) | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
Prizes may change depending on entries.
Sydney Classic Chess Championship Prizes
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $1000 |
| 2nd Place | $500 |
| 3rd Place | $300 |
| 1st Place U1400 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place U1200 ACF | $200 |
| Total | $2,200 |
| Best Junior Player | Chess.com 3 Month Diamond Membership |
| Best Girls Player (U18) | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
| Best Unrated Player | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
1st, 2nd and 3rd will recieve trophies.
Prizes may change depending on entries.
Sydney Open Blitz Championship Prizes
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $200 |
| 3rd Place | $100 |
| 1st Place Female (Minimum 8 Players) | $100 |
| U2000 ACF | $100 |
| U1750 ACF | $100 |
| U1500 ACF | $100 |
| Total | $1,000 |
| Best Junior Player | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
| Best Unrated Player | Chess.com 1 Month Diamond Membership |
1st, 2nd and 3rd will recieve trophies.
Prizes may change depending on entries.
Notes:
- Prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be forfeited and reinvested in promoting chess in Sydney.
- Rating prizes are determined using ACF ratings. Those without ACF ratings are ineligible for rating prizes.
- Prizes are distributed via electronic bank transfer only. Prize winners will be required to provide bank details to receive prize money.
- Prizes may be combined and split between players if there is a tie.
- Rating-restricted prizes are subject to 6 players in each division. Unrated players are ineligible for rating-restricted prizes.