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September 2020
2020 Newcastle Kings Gambit Tournament
Start/End: Sunday, 13th September 2020 On Sunday, September 13th the Newcastle District Chess Association will be hosting the Kings Gambit novelty tournament. The starting position is - e4, e5, f4. Black moves first in every game and whether Black accepts or declines the gambit is up to him / her. - Fee: $20 Adults, Juniors $10. - Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 Seconds Fischer. - All games will be recorded as a Best Game Prize judged by IM Gary…
Find out more »Nell Van de Graaff Classic
Nell Van de Graaff Classic One of Queensland's strongest tournaments each year, the Nell van de Graaff Classic is a 7 round swiss event which features a unique teams component that allows players of all abilities and ages to compete for prizes! Make sure you get involved and join the 100+ expected players. Full information can be found on the flyer. When Sat 19 Sep 2020 Where Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia (map)
Find out more »2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial
2020 Leo Wilkinson Memorial Open Chess EventPresented by BBC Painting and Redcliffe Chess Club The time control is 60 minutes each plus 20 seconds a move from move 1. For more information please see the Flyer When Sat 26 Sep 09:00 – Sun 27 Sep 2020 17:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time - Brisbane Where Grace Lutheran College Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Road, Rothwell QLD 4022, Australia (map)
Find out more »October 2020
Queensland Womens and Girls Championship
8 year old Elizabeth Williams will defend her Queensland Women's and Girls Champion title! 2019 QLD Womens and Girls report The venue is to be confirmed mid- September 2020
Find out more »Wendy Terry Memorial
Presented by the QWCL in memory of Wendy Terry - a great servant of Queensland Chess. Limited to 90 players due to the Covid-19 plan.
Find out more »December 2020
2020 Australian Schools Teams Championships
Plans for the 2020 ACF national finals to be presented by the Chess Association of Queensland in Brisbane in December have been changed due to the lingering uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ACF Council has approved an arrangement whereby teams selected to represent each participating State (or Territory) will assemble in a local State venue and compete via on-line connections under the supervision of ACF-appointed arbiters at each venue.
Find out more »Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships
The Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships will also held on the weekend of December 12 and 13. Venue: Soldiers Memorial Hall, across the road from the General Store, Ranelagh, TAS Tassie Rapids webpage Tassie Lightning webpage
Find out more »TopChess 2020 Xmas Swiss Weekender
This is an OPEN event for adult and junior players. DOP: Alex Stahnke. ACF & QJ Rated. Canteen, industrial fans & parking available. Elbow touch!!
Find out more »March 2021
55th Ballarat Begonia Open 2021
The Ballarat Begonia Open is a favourite amongst Australia's chess players. Chief Arbiter Peter Tsai - commentary GM Ian Rogers
Find out more »Tasmanian Championships 2021
7 round Swiss. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move per player from move 1.
Find out more »April 2021
The O2C Doeberl Cup
Australia's longest running weekender!
Find out more »May 2021
THE 56th consecutive Peninsula Open
Presented by BBC Painting and Redcliffe Chess Club Up to two half point byes are available upon request in rounds 1-5. TIME CONTROL: 60 minutes each plus 20 seconds a move from move 1. Prizes: 1st: $1000 2nd: $500 3rd: $250 plus 5 rating groups
Find out more »June 2021
July 2021
Victorian Junior Championship
2021 VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP Playing Venue: Glen Waverley Secondary College School. O'sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 Under 8, Under 10, boys and girls __________________________________________________ U8 and U10 Players A Parent or Designated Guardian – MUST BE immediately available outside the building in close contact during the entire tournament Mon 5th July & Tue 6th July: Name of Parent or Designated Guardian.................................................. .......... Contact Number: .................................................. ........................................... If the parent of the U8 and U10 child cannot guarantee the…
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