

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Geelong Junior Open - Chess Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: 2026 Geelong Junior Open

The Geelong Chess Club is proud to host the first Geelong Junior Open Chess Tournament on 16–17 May 2026 at St Joseph’s College, Newtown.

This event aims to bring together young chess players from across Geelong and regional Victoria to compete in a friendly and competitive environment while helping grow the junior chess community in the region.

The tournament will be ACF-rated and open to junior players in two age divisions.

Event Details

Venue
St Joseph’s College
135 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC

Dates
Saturday 16 May – Sunday 17 May 2026

Format
5 Round Swiss Tournament

Time Control
30 minutes + 30-second increments per move

Schedule

Saturday 16 May

Round 1 – 10:00am
Round 2 – 12:15pm
Round 3 – 2:30pm

Sunday 17 May

Round 4 – 10:00am
Round 5 – 12:15pm

Presentation – Approximately 2:30pm

Entry Fees

Early Bird (before 1 May): $70
Standard Entry: $90

Prize Pool

Total Prize Pool: $1,200

Prizes will be awarded across the following divisions:

Under 12 (born 2014 or later)

Under 18 (born 2008 or later)

Additional prizes may be awarded depending on entries.

Who Should Play?

This event is ideal for:

• Junior chess players from Geelong and surrounding areas
• School chess players wanting tournament experience
• Junior club players looking to compete in a rated event

Register

Entries will be available via TryBooking.

Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended.

Hosted by

Geelong Chess Club

Helping grow chess in the Geelong community.
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029845515507?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=geelong-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Geelong
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: St Joseph's College Geelong
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- **long**: 144.33135616054
- **full address**: St Joseph's College Geelong, Geelong, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rob Dejanovic (https://allevents.in/org/rob-dejanovic/25555106)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St Joseph's College Geelong, Geelong, Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rob Dejanovic
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Geelong Junior Open - Chess Tournament ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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