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“No matter the obstacles that we face, no matter how much you try to blacklist us, no matter what you do to try to ruin our career or slander our reputation—these difficult times have only invigorated us even more to reach the top of chess. There will be a day when the UNSW Chess Club will be the best chess club in the world.” - Hans Niemann (quote altered slightly)
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UNSW the World will be a 20 board game match between UNSW and the World.
Sunday 19th October 2025
Date and Time:
Sunday 19 October, 2025
Opening @ 10:00am
Round 1 @ 10:30am
Round 2 @ 3:00pm
Closing @ 7:30pm
Venue:
Colombo LG02, High St, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW.
Accessible by public transport - short walk from UNSW High St Light Rail station.
Format:
90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1
ACF and FIDE rated 2 game match with alternating boards and colours
(Recommended to have 1600+ ACF or FIDE Rating)
Entry fee and Prizes:
$15 entry fee (Arc Member)
$20 entry fee (Non-Arc Member)
Free entry for (GM, IM, WGM, WIM, FM, WFM)
PLAYERS WILL BE AWARDED $25 PER WIN!
Arbiter:
NA Edward Rust
Registration: https://forms.gle/g3NhCNKd1uhCbCrE6
Note that this is an Expression of Interest, not finalised registration. Starting on 29th September on each Monday, we will select 10 people for each team, closing on the 13th October. Members will be notified directly.
Applicants who are selected will be contacted by email with details for payment. Applicants are chosen by rating, while also ensuring players come from a variety of other NSW clubs.
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