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Bulawayo Chess Open Tournament
Seven-round Swiss open at Agape College, with Open, Ladies and Development sections and a sponsored place in the Bulawayo Candidates Tournament for the best under-20 player.
Open for entries
About the event
Sections
- Open Section — 31 October to 1 November, 7 rounds Swiss, 60 minutes per player. Starts at 08:00.
- Ladies Section — 31 October to 1 November, 7 rounds Swiss, 60 minutes per player. Starts at 08:00.
- Development Section — 31 October only, 6 rounds, 15 minutes per player.
Entry fees
| Section | Entry fee | Late entry |
|---|---|---|
| Open | $10 | $15 |
| Ladies | $10 | $15 |
| Development | $7 | $10 |
Registration opened on 1 October 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026 at 18:00.
Prizes
- Open Section: 1st $160 · 2nd $120 · 3rd $80 · 4th $50
- Ladies Section: 1st $80 · 2nd $60 · 3rd $40
- Development Section: chess clocks, chess sets, stationery and medals
The best under-20 player will be sponsored to the Bulawayo 2026 December Candidates Tournament, covering transport, registration and lunch.
Organisers
- Siza B. Ndlovu — +263 78 215 8559
- Thaddeus Ndebele — +263 77 795 8386
Entries open
How to enter
Register and pay by 28 October 2026 at 18:00 (late entries pay the higher fee).
- Cash: at the BCA office, Office 311, 3rd Floor, Africa House, 10th Avenue and Fife Street, Bulawayo.
- EcoCash: Siza Brilliant Ndlovu, +263 78 215 8559.
Questions: Siza B. Ndlovu (+263 78 215 8559) or Thaddeus Ndebele (+263 77 795 8386).
Entries close on 28 Oct 2026, 18:00
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