Prizes are not finalised, and may be subject to change dependent on entry numbers.
Provisional Total Prize Pool: $16,600
Sydney International Open – Championships
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $3000 |
| 2nd Place | $2000 |
| 3rd Place | $1000 |
| 4th Place | $750 |
| 5th Place | $500 |
| 1st Place University Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $750 |
| 1st Place High School Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $750 |
| Total | $8,750 |
Players are only eligible for one prize. If a player wins more than one prize, they will receive the higher-valued amount, and the next eligible player will be awarded the lower amount.
Players who receive free entry may have a portion of the prize money deducted to cover entry fees.
To be eligible for the Jane Street sponsored prizes, you must be a currently enrolled university or high school student in Australia. The organiser will verify this before awarding the prize.
Only universities recognised by TEQSA in Australia are recognised for the prize. Other higher education/tertiary education institutions are not eligible.
Students taking a gap year or not undertaking studies at a full-time study load (over 18 units of credit) are not eligible for sponsored prizes.
Jane Street sponsored prizes are subject to 5 players in each division.
Sydney International Open – Challengers
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $1000 |
| 2nd Place | $750 |
| 3rd Place | $500 |
| 1st Female (Minimum 8 Players) | $300 |
| 1st Place U2000 ACF | $300 |
| 2nd Place U2000 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place U1750 ACF | $300 |
| 2nd Place U1750 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place University Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $500 |
| 1st Place High School Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $500 |
| Total | $4,550 |
Rating prizes are restricted to ACF-rated players only.
Prizes are split equally between prizewinners in the case of a tie.
Prizes may change depending on entries.
To be eligible for the Jane Street sponsored prizes, you must be a currently enrolled university or high school student in Australia. The organiser will verify this before awarding the prize.
Only universities recognised by TEQSA in Australia are recognised for the prize. Other higher education/tertiary education institutions are not eligible.
Students taking a gap year or not undertaking studies at a full-time study load (over 18 units of credit) are not eligible for sponsored prizes.
Jane Street sponsored prizes are subject to 5 players in each division.
Sydney International Open – Contenders
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $500 |
| 2nd Place | $400 |
| 3rd Place | $300 |
| 1st U1400 ACF | $200 |
| 1st U1200 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place University Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $350 |
| 1st Place High School Student (Sponsored by Jane Street) | $350 |
| Total | $2,300 |
Players who are FIDE-rated are only eligible for overall prizes.
Rating prizes are restricted to ACF-rated players only.
Prizes are split equally between prizewinners in the case of a tie.
Prizes may change depending on entries.
To be eligible for the Jane Street sponsored prizes, you must be a currently enrolled university or high school student in Australia. The organiser will verify this before awarding the prize.
Only universities recognised by TEQSA in Australia are recognised for the prize. Other higher education/tertiary education institutions are not eligible.
Students taking a gap year or not undertaking studies at a full-time study load (over 18 units of credit) are not eligible for sponsored prizes.
Jane Street sponsored prizes are subject to 5 players in each division.
Sydney International Open – Blitz
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $200 |
| 3rd Place | $100 |
| 1st Female (Minimum 8 Players) | $100 |
| U2000 ACF Quick | $100 |
| U1750 ACF Quick | $100 |
| U1500 ACF Quick | $100 |
| Total | $1,000 |
Notes:
- Prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be forfeited and reinvested in promoting chess in Sydney.
- Rating prizes are determined using ACF ratings. Those without ACF ratings are ineligible for rating prizes.
- Prizes are distributed via electronic bank transfer only. Prize winners will be required to provide bank details to receive prize money.
- Prizes may be combined and split between players if there is a tie.
- Rating-restricted prizes are subject to 8 players in each division. Unrated players are ineligible for cash prizes. Unrated players who are prize winners will receive a refund of their entry fee.