2022 Darling Downs Open
The Toowoomba Chess Club invites you to participate in our 2022 Darling Downs Open to meet up with like minded chess players and compete to win part of a prize pool over $4000!
21 and 22 May 2022 | Toowoomba, QLD
Venue and Other Details
Date: 21 and 22 May 2022
Venue: Toowoomba Grammar School Junior Hall,
Herries Street, Toowoomba
Arbiter: FA David Esmonde
Time Controls: 60 minutes + 20 seconds per move
Ratings: ACF & QJ Rated

Toowoomba Grammar Junior Entrance
Tournament Schedule
Saturday
Round 1 | 10 am |
Round 2 | 1 pm |
Round 3 | 4 pm |
Sunday
Round 4 | 9 am |
Round 5 | 12 pm |
Round 6 | 3 pm |
Enquiries
For all enquiries please contact Sam Buckley, Treasurer of the Toowoomba Chess Club on 0413 147 494 or email sam@toowoombachessclub.com.au
Prizes
Open Prizes
1st – $1000 | 2nd – $500 | 3rd – $300 |
Other Prizes
4 Rating Groups Under 1800 | 1st | $300 |
2nd | $100 | |
Local Primary Division | 1st | $200 |
2nd | $100 | |
Best Female | $50 | |
Local Secondary Division | 1st | $200 |
2nd | $100 | |
Best Female | $50 |
Rules for the Darling Downs Open
- Players and spectators do not have to be vaccinated to attend.
- 2 half point byes available in rounds 1 – 5 upon request.
- Payment on the 21st attracts a $10 late fee.
- Entries received after 9.30am on Saturday 21st will not be included in the Round 1 draw.
- In the event of a tie, prize money will be shared.
- Players can only win one prize.
- Social distancing, sanitisation and masks will be in force during the day according to the current Qld Govt regulations.
- This chess tournament will only proceed if COVID-19 and Queensland Govt rules/regulations permits.
- If you are unwell or have any symptoms on the day, please stay home and advise so you can receive a refund of entry fees.
How To Enter
Entry Fees
Adults – $75
Juniors (Under 18) and Age Pensioners – $60
Local Juniors (Under 18) – $45
GMs, WGMs, IMs & WIMs – Free Entry
Please click on the button below to complete your details and submit your entry online.
How To Get There
The yellow arrow shows the location of the entrance of Toowoomba Grammar Junior School.
This map show you where in the school grounds the tournament is being held.
Walk undercover at the number 2 and make your way down the end of the walkway to number 26 where the tournament takes place.