Adelaide Checkmate Weekend 11 - 13 July 2025
2 tournaments - Checkmate Open and Checkmate Challengers

Venue: The Chess Centre of South Australia, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, South Australia

This year’s Checkmate Championships are dedicated to the memory of Roland Eime. An integral member of the South Australian Chess Association for more than forty years. His organisational and arbiter work helped shape what SA Chess is today.

Checkmate Open

When: Friday 11th to Sunday 13th of July, 2025

Eligibility: This tournament is open to all players.

Format: 6 rounds, Swiss System. ACF & FIDE rated.
Time Control 90 Minutes + 30 Seconds a move.

Round Times:
Friday: 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Checkmate Challengers

When: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th of July, 2025

Format: 6 rounds, Swiss System. ACF & FIDE rated.
Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds a move.

Eligibility: Open to all players rated below 1600 on the June ACF Rating List. Unrated ACF players will be eligible if their FIDE rating is less than 1750. Players who are completely unrated will need to seek approval from the DOP.

Round Times:
Saturday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM

Roland Eime Memorial Checkmate