2026 Rooty Hill (Wenty Leagues) Summer Blitz

Open to All

FIDE Blitz and ACF Quick Rated Chess Tournament
9 Round Swiss using FIDE Endorsed Baku Acceleration

Time Control:
3 minutes + 2 seconds per move

Entry Fees:
$5 for all

Registration via Trybooking: 

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1535297
Dates: 9th Feb, Monday

Clocks start at exactly 7:15 pm. Default time when time runs out. 

If you are not present by the default time without a valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the tournament. A $10 penalty fee is to be paid to be included back in the draw.

Email: byes@rootyhillchessclub.org

Chief Arbiter: Jose Cyriac

Terms and Conditions:

• Entries are only accepted on our website.
• Decisions made by the arbiter on the night are final and no appeals are permitted for the purpose of time. (Article 11.10)
• Pairings by Vega using FIDE Approved Baku Acceleration Method.
• All pairings are provisional and may be subject to change until the round starts.
• February FIDE and December ACF Ratings will be used.
• A maximum of two half point byes will be permitted in the tournament.
• Exceptions to the byes’ policies will be made under the arbiter’s discretion under special circumstances only. The $10 penalty fee will apply each time you do not turn up before the default time, without informing the arbiter.
• Please email byes@rootyhillchessclub.org if you are unable to make it to your game.
• Players not residing in Australia must have a FIDE ID to compete. If not listed on the FIDE website, players must obtain an ID from their national federation.