2025 Norths Rapid Championship

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Posted By: Jason Gemenis
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Date Posted: Sat, 19 Apr 2025

2025 Norths Rapid Championship

Tuesdays 22 & 29 April, 6 May
7:30 PM start each night
Norths, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray

Join us for three action-packed Tuesday nights of rapid chess at Norths! The 2025 Norths Rapid Championship is a FIDE and ACF-rated 9-round Swiss tournament, held over three weeks.

Schedule:
22 April: Rounds 1–3
29 April: Rounds 4–6
6 May: Rounds 7–9

Time Control: 20 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move from move 1
Pairings: Dutch Swiss via Vega

Prizes:
1st – $350
2nd – $200
3rd – $120
Rating Groups A–E & Unrated – $60 each
(One prize per player. Ties split evenly.)

Entry Fees (before 21 April):
Members – $15
Non-members – $25
(After 21 April: $30 / $50)

Entries close: Tuesday 22 April, 7 PM
Late entries accepted but will not be paired in Round 1 and won’t receive a bye.

Register now: https://www.cognitoforms.com/northsydneychessclub/rapid
Enquiries: northsydneychess@gmail.com

Let the clocks tick and the tactics fly!