We are pleased to be able to release the details of the Gold Coast Open 2024, with the usual three divisions being run there will be a tournament for everyone!

Venue:

  • Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Nerang Southport Road, Nerang

Event Schedule – Premier:

  • Premier: June 27 to Monday July 1
  • Round 1: Thursday 6.30pm
  • Round 2: Friday 10.00am
  • Round 3: Friday 3.30pm
  • Round 4: Saturday 1.00pm
  • Round 5: Saturday 6.30pm
  • Round 6: Sunday 10.00am
  • Round 7: Sunday 3.30pm
  • Round 8: Monday 9.00am
  • Round 9: Monday 2.30pm

Event Schedule – Major/Minor:

  • Major/Minor: June 28 to Sunday June 30
  • Round 1: Friday 7.00pm
  • Round 2: Saturday 9.00am
  • Round 3: Saturday 12.30pm
  • Round 4: Saturday 4.00pm
  • Round 5: Sunday 9.00am
  • Round 6: Sunday 12.30pm
  • Round 7: Sunday 4.00pm

Rating Cut-Offs:

  • Premier: Minimum 1700 ACF or 1800 FIDE
  • Major: Under 1800 ACF
  • Minor: Under 1200 ACF

Prizes:

Premier Major Minor
1st Place $2500 $1000 $600
2nd Place $1750 $700 $400
3rd Place $1200 $500 $300
4th Place $750 $300 $200
5th Place $500
6th Place $300
Rtg Grp 1 $250 (U2200 FIDE) $250 $250
Rtg Grp 2 $250 (U2000 FIDE) $250 $250

Entry Costs:

Early Standard
Premier $150 $175
Major $115 $125
Minor $100 $110

Time Controls:

  • Premier: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move
  • Major/Minor: 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move

Other:

  • Conditions: Available for GM/WGM/IM/WIM
  • Byes: 2 x half point byes available, excluding the final two rounds
  • Queensland players must be members of the Chess Association of QLD
  • Premier and Major will be FIDE rated
  • All events will be ACF and QJ rated

Register at https://aus.iclasspro.com/portal/gar…/5?sortBy=name.

For any questions please email us at events@gardinerchess.com.au.