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March 2020
Tasmanian Championships
FORMAT: 7 round Swiss. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move per player from move 1. ENTRIES: All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form. Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday the 4th of March. A $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd of February. FEES & LEVIES: Entry fees may be paid in person on the day with cash or credit card. Entry fees…
Find out more »2020 Dubbo Open
Venue: Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets, NSW 2830 Length: 6 rounds, 2 days (weekend) Start/End: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 29 March Registration: 9.30 am Saturday 28 March Start time: 10.30 am Saturday 6 April 2019 Entry Fee(s): $45 adults, $35 concession, $25 juniors Rounds: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm on Saturday; 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm on Sunday Time Control: Fischer – 60 minutes + 10 seconds per move Prizes: $350 first prize guaranteed,…
Find out more »April 2020
2020 Doeberl Cup
The Doeberl Cup is the longest running weekend chess event in Australia. Since 1963 it has been held every year in Canberra, Australia. Grandmaster Ian Rogers holds the record for the most number of wins (either outright or on tie-break) with 12. The Doeberl Cup was named after its primary sponsor, Erich Doeberl. This year's event runs from the 9th to the 13th April. So far 83 players have registered, including 6 GMs with current top seed 2020 Australian Champion…
Find out more »Macquarie Uni Chess Festival
The Macquarie chess festival, hosted at the beautiful Macquarie university in Sydney consists of four sections. The blitz held on the evening of the 14th, The Sydney International Open (SIO), The Sydney International Challengers (under 2000 Fide) both held form the 15th-19th) and the junior rapidplay on the 19th.
Find out more »June 2020
Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »July 2020
2020 Gold Coast Open – Cancelled
The Gold Coast Open is Queensland’s biggest chess tournament with a record attendance of over 180 players, including 5 GM's in 2018 . Then 2019 saw 176 participants! 2020 is set to be even bigger! 4 GM's have entered to date. An event not to miss as JETS is also on the Gold Coast in 2020.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »August 2020
Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »Rooty Hill Open – Cancelled
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.
Find out more »2020 Tasmanian Open
6 round Swiss. 60 minutes plus 10 seconds per move per player from move 1. ENTRIES: All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form. Entries close at 5pm on Thursday the 27th of August. A $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd. of August.
Find out more »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.
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