Darebin Chess Club, October 2026 Chess Allegro

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Open for both adults and juniors who are proficient in chess. Winners awarded in the open (adult), Under 18 and Under 12 categories.

The tournament will be rated by the ACF (Australian Chess Federation). Previously unrated participants will be able to join the ACF rating list for rapid and blitz chess by playing in the event with no additional fee. Please note that the ACF requires date of birth and gender to be provided for each player for identification purposes.

Open to residents and non-residents of Darebin City Council. Non-members welcome.

Entry cost:

• Adult: $25 (inclusive of all Eventbrite booking fees and GST)
• Concession/Student/Child: $20 (inclusive of all Eventbrite booking fees and GST)

If you prefer to pay cash or by direct deposit), please see us at one of our weekly events on Mondays and Fridays in the Preston Library before registering. Cash and direct deposit rates is $20 for Adults and $15 Concession.

This allegro tournament is limited to 32 participants (this is fewer than our biannual large tournaments). We are hoping to run these Sunday allegro tournaments approximately once every one months.

The Open and Under 18 divisions will both have cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. The Under 12 division will have medals. The following prizes will be awarded:

• Open Division:
• - Winner: $70
• - 2nd Place: $50
• - 3rd Place: $30
• Under 18:
• - Best U18: $50
• - 2nd U18: $30
• - 3rd U18: $20
• Under 12:
• - Best U12: Medal
• - 2nd U12: Medal
• - 3rd U12: Medal