The latest Queensland Junior Rating list has been released! The full list can be seen here. The most improved and top lists for ages and regions can be seen below. For more information on how the rating system works please see this article here. ** Please see the above link for all FAQ’s about the…
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by Andrew Fitzpatrick The Gold Coast Open is over for another year and what a year it was!! Even before the tournament itself kicked off, a select group of students were given the opportunity to learn from two of Australia’s foremost players, Grandmasters Zong-Yuan Zhao and Max Illingworth. Split into two groups and rotating between…
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By Dusan Stojic Inter-school chess tournaments are a highlight for every kid passionate about chess, regardless of playing level or age. It’s no surprise given the combination of the immense size of the field, the rivalry between the schools, and comradery that comes with playing for a team. Queensland Inter-School Chess Championships The Chess Association…
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By FM Dusan Stojic There is no doubt that Magnus Carlsen has achieved a lot in his chess career. He is the current World Champion, the highest rated player of all time, a model for the fashion brand G-Star RAW and perhaps most impressive of all, Homer’s chess coach in an episode…
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The latest Queensland Junior Rating list has been released! The full list can be seen here. The most improved and top lists for ages and regions can be seen below. For more information on how the rating system works please see this article here. ** Please see the above link for all FAQ’s about the…
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By FM Dusan Stojic In the previous article, I looked at the various paths young chess players may take, and the typical hurdles they must overcome, on their way of climbing through the ranks. This fortnight I’ll explore the paths to improvement for adults, as well as for the juniors that outgrow the competition I…
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By FM Dusan Stojic The 2017 Doeberl Cup once again lived up to the expectations of “Australia’s premier chess tournament”. Over 280 players, competing in four sections, once again descended on the nation’s capital for the Easter long weekend. The Premier was won by a visiting Grandmaster from India, Surya Ganguly. The Queensland contingent,…
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Pathways to Chess Mastery (Part 1: Children) One of the things that makes chess so appealing is the extraordinary diversity of people that form the chess community. People from all walks of life can, and do, play chess. But once you get hooked on the game, whether as a child or an adult, by…
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The latest Queensland Junior Rating list has been released! The full list can be seen here. The most improved and top lists for ages and regions can be seen below. For more information on how the rating system works please see this article here. ** Please see the above link for all FAQ’s about the…
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The latest Queensland Junior Rating list has been released! The full list can be seen here. The most improved and top lists for ages and regions can be seen below. For more information on how the rating system works please see this article here. ** Please see the above link for all FAQ’s about the…
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