Open Rapid
Huon Valley Chess Festival 2026
Open Rapid
11 Round Swiss
15min + 2sec
$70 entry (adults) | $50 entry (juniors)*
with great prizes for all players
The Open Rapid is open to all competitors of all ages and all abilities.
The Bendigo Bank Challengers Rapid will also be an open event in 2026. All are welcome, though the Bendigo Bank Challengers Rapid will be focussed on players getting started on competitive play.
FIDE/ACF rated
Schedule
All competitors must check in with the tournament organisers no later than 1:30pm on Saturday the 7th of November 2026.
Saturday
Round 1 - 2:00pm
Round 2 - 2:45pm
Round 3 - 3:30pm
Break
Round 4 - 4:30pm
Round 5 - 5:15pm
Round 6 - 6:00pm
Sunday
Round 7 - 10:00am
Round 8 - 10:45am
Round 9 - 11:30am
Break
Round 10 - 1:00pm
Round 11 - 1:45pm
Prize Giving Ceremony to follow
When & Where
Saturday the 7th & Sunday the 8th of November 2026
Location: TBC (Huonville).
Event Specific Rules:
No half point byes
Forfeit Time - flag fall
Important Note
*Entry fees for participants joining both the Bendigo Bank Challenger’s Rapid and the Open Rapid will be, at maximum, the total entry fee to join the Open Rapid.
