Melbourne Chess Club

♟️ 2026 MCC ANZAC Day Weekender ♟️

The Melbourne Chess Club is proud to announce the 2026 MCC ANZAC Day Weekender, promising a competitive and exciting tournament for players of all levels!

📅 Dates: Friday 24 April – Sunday 26 April 2026
📍 Venue: Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy
♟️ Format: 5 Round Swiss – ACF & FIDE rated
⏱️ Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move
⏳ Forfeit Time: 30 minutes from the published start time

💰 Entry Fees:
• $60 – Full Members
• $50 – Concession / Junior Members
• ➕ Add $15 for Non-Members
• 🎓 Free Entry for MCC Member GMs/WGMs, IMs/WIMs & FMs/WFMs, and non-Victorian GMs/WGMs & IMs/WIMs
• 🐦 Early Bird Discount: $10 off if paid by Saturday 18 April

🕒 Tournament Schedule:
• Round 1: Fri 24 April, 7:00 pm
• Round 2: Sat 25 April, 10:30 am
• Round 3: Sat 25 April, 3:30 pm
• Round 4: Sun 26 April, 10:30 am
• Round 5: Sun 26 April, 3:30 pm

🏆 Prizes (Provisional – Total $2,180):
• 1st: $500
• 2nd: $360
• 3rd: $240
• Rating Prizes:
• Rating 1: $240 / $120
• Rating 2: $240 / $120
• Rating 3: $240 / $120
• ✨ Brilliancy Prize: $40 book voucher at the club bookshop

♟️ Byes:
Up to two half-point byes available for Rounds 1–3. Players requesting a Round 1 bye must have fully paid their entry to be paired. Refunds are available if notified at least 24 hours before the event.

👨‍⚖️ Chief Arbiter: Alexei Khamatgaleev
📞 0426 731 726 | 📧 [email protected]

📌 Organiser: Thai Ly
📞 0421 912 296 | 📧 [email protected]

📝 Register Now: Online entry and payment via Humanitix – https://events.humanitix.com/2026-mcc-anzac-day-weekender

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2026 MCC ANZAC Day Weekender The 2026 MCC ANZAC Weekender is a 5 round classical chess tournament hosted by Melbourne Chess Club and played over the ANZAC Day Weekend (24-26 April)

No Social night and adult coaching this week due to the Australasian Masters. Next social night 7th of January

🚨 Reminder: Just 1 Week to Go! – MCC Classic 2025 🚨

The MCC Classic (Round-Robin + Swiss) begins Monday 25 August at the Melbourne Chess Club – and there’s still time to join the action! ♟️

✨ Two exciting sections:
• 9-round Round-Robin – for the top 9 rated players + 2024 Qualifier.
• 9-round Swiss Open – open to all other players,

🕐 Time control: 90 minutes + 30 sec increment.
📅 Runs: 25 August – 20 October.
👤 Organizer: Thai Ly
⚖️ Arbiter: Alexej Khamatgaleev

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just keen to test yourself in a classical event, the MCC Classic is the perfect stage.

For more info

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Just a moment...

In light of the lockdown, MCC will be holding a free online Allegro on the 12th of June for any player who wants to take part.

Register here: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/melbourne-chess-club/events/mcc-allegro-2021-online-/pairings

ChessChat thread: http://www.chesschat.org/showthread.php?18335-MCC-Allegro-(Online)&p=481362&viewfull=1

Tournament Details:

Divisions: choose from:
Premier (1600+)
Challengers (1200 - 1600)
Minor (Below 1200)
If your rating is above 1500 you may choose to play in the Premier. If you are above 1100 you may choose to play in the Challengers. If you win a division then you may choose to play in the higher division. We will use a local Tornelo rating, but if your ACF or FIDE is higher, we may use that to put you in a division.

Time Control: 13 minutes + 2 seconds per move

Time: Approximately 2-6pm

Forfeit Policy: If a player does not connect to their game 5 minutes after the round starts, the Arbiter will start your clock.

Contact: Alexei Khamatgaleev 0426 731 726

MCC Allegro (Online) In light of the 5 day lockdown, MCC will be holding a free online Allegro on the 13th of February for any player who wants to take part. Register here: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/melbourne-chess-club/events/mcc-allegro-online--34/lobby Tournament Details: Divisions: choose from: Premier (1600+)....