60th Begonia Features

  • Single division with multiple ratings groups
  • 25 distinct cash prizes
  • GM commentary and analysis by Ian Rogers
  • Live broadcast of the top boards
  • FIDE and ACF rated
  • Family entry rate
  • Convenient location near downtown, transport and eateries

Prizes

Prize Pool of $17,300
  • Outright Prizes for first 8 players: 1st prize of $4000, $2000, $1500, $1000 and down to 8th prize of $300
  • 3 Ratings Groups for players rated under 2000: 1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300
  • Unrated Players Group: 1st $300, 2nd $200
  • Top Female Player Prize: $500
  • Top Ballarat Player Prize: $200
  • Special Ironman Prize: $200
  • 3 Box Hill CC Prizes
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Our Great Sponsors

The Organisers

The 60th Begonia Open is organised by the Ballarat Chess Club.

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Sponsors

PPT Financial

PPT Financial

Federation University

Federation University

Northern Star Chess

Northern Star Chess

More Supporters

Chess Victoria

Chess Victoria

Box Hill Chess Club

Box Hill Chess Club

Friends of the Begonia