Chess Players
9
Format
Swiss · 4 Rounds
Date
Mar 27, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Date March 27, 2026
Organisation African Chess Lounge
Description
ACL Club Practice venue at Durbanville. Hosted by African Chess Lounge. Comfortable setting with chess boards and clocks provided.
TransportParticipants are responsible for their own transport. The venue is located in Durbanville, Cape Town. Ample parking available on site.
FoodLight refreshments may be available. Players are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks.
AccommodationNo accommodation required. This is a same-day event in Durbanville, Cape Town.
1Head-to-Head result
2Buchholz
3Sonneborn-Berger
4Progress
Points assignment Classic
Win
1
Draw
0.5
Loss
0
BYE
1
Match Tempo 10 min + 2 sec increment
Waiting time 5 minutes
Capacity 9
Registration opens
March 27, 2026
Registration closes
March 28, 2026
Tournament starts
March 27, 2026
InstructionsAll ACL members and registered students are eligible to participate. Please ensure you are registered on SWIPS before the tournament begins. Arrive at least 15 minutes before Round 1 to confirm your attendance. Late arrivals may forfeit their first round game.
14:00- Registration & Player Check-in
14:30- Round 1 begins
14:55- Round 2 begins
15:20- Round 3 begins
15:45- Round 4 begins
16:15- Results, Rankings & Prize Giving
16:30- End of Tournament
1st Place: ACL Certificate of Excellence + ACL Trophy
2nd Place: ACL Certificate of Merit
3rd Place: ACL Certificate of Participation
Best Game Prize: Recognition from ACL Coach
Categories
FemaleBest Female Player: ACL Certificate of Excellence + Special Recognition