16th ANU Open Chess Championship 2008
and ANU Minor (U1600) Championship 2008

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July 2008
a Class 4 Myer Tan Australian Chess Grand Prix event

Fenner Hall, 210 Northbourne Ave, Canberra

part of the 16th ANU Chess Festival

Results will be posted here when available.

Please direct all enquiries about the ANU Open to the contact listed below.

This page will be updated as more information is received.

## Download the brochure which includes the entry form and accommodation suggestions.

## View the list of entries to date.

Prizes - Open section
  • first prize $1,000
  • second $500
  • third $250

  • 1800-1999 $200
  • 1600-1799 $150
  • Best ANU player $100

Prizes - Under 1600 section
  • first prize $400
  • second $250
  • third $150

  • 1200-1399 $100
  • 1000-1199 $100
  • U/1000 $100
Players are eligible for only one prize. In the event of a tie for the trophy, the winner will be decided on a countback of scores. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are guaranteed. All other prizes are dependent upon the number of entries received.

Entry fees

 $10 discount for entries received before Friday 18 July.

Otherwise

  • Adults $75
  • Juniors/Concessions $50
(payment methods below)

GM, IM, WGM, WIM free

Time limits
  • For all moves: 60 minutes plus 10 seconds from the start (Fischer mode)

Director of Play
  • IA Charles Zworestine

Schedule

 Saturday 26 July
8:30 - 9:30am Registration
9:45am Opening ceremony
10:00am Round 1
12:30pm Round 2
3:00pm Round 3
5:30pm Round 4

Sunday 27 July
9:30am Round 5
12noon Round 6
2:30pm Round 7
5:15pm Presentations

Accommodation and transport

Accommodation suggestions include the following:

Canberra City YHA
7 Akuna Street
Canberra City 2601
Phone: (02) 6248 9155
Fax: (02) 6249 1731
Email: canberracity@yhansw.org.au

Canberra Rex Hotel
150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon
T: 02 6248 5311 Free: 1 800 026 103
Email: reservations@canberrarexhotel.com.au
Web page: www.canberrarexhotel.com.au

Parking at the venue is free on Saturday and Sunday.

See here for ACTION buses.

For further information on all chess events e-mail Shun Ikeda or ph (02) 6125 4030 (w).
Please send entries to Paul Dunn, Treasurer, 2008 ANU Open

By fax: (02) 6125 3144 (c/- Shun Ikeda)
By post: 20 Richmond Street, Macquarie ACT 2614
Phone: (02) 6251 1360
E-mail: pdunn88@aol.com

Please make cheques payable to: “ANU Chess Festival”

Or alternatively, directly deposit the amount into the following bank account. Please write your name in the "Description" box and send Shun Ikeda an e-mail to that effect.

  • Account Name: ACTCA Inc. - ANU Chess Festival Account
  • BSB No.: 062903
  • Account No.: 1030 4147

More about the ANU Chess Festival ...
ANU High Schools / Colleges Championship (Thursday 31 July, University House).
  • Click here for details and entry form.

ANU Primary Schools Championship (Friday 1 August, University House).
  • Click here for details and entry form.

ACT Go Championship (same time and venue as ANU Open) 2008 University Co-Op Bookshop Outdoor Chess Exhibition (Friday 25 July)
  • The ANU is very pleased to host an Outdoor Chess Exhibition from 12-2pm in Garema Place, Civic in front of King O’Malley’s and/or its vicinities.

    Book voucher prizes from the ANU Co-op Bookshop may be won by lucky participants.

Go Exhibition (Friday 25 July)
  • 12 - 2pm, Garema Place, Civic

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Updated 15 July 2008