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Upcoming Events

Featured below are the next upcoming events. These may be a mixture of Inter-School and Weekend, so please click on the button below to see a full event listing.

14
Oct

2025 St Columban’s Invitational

St Columban's College MPC
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Welcome to the St Columban’s Invitational for 2025.

This event is open to schools from Bracken Ridge (North of Linkfield/Telegraph Road) to Caboolture.

When: Tuesday 14th October
Where: St Columban’s College MPC, entrance via Pettigrew Street
Who: Students from Prep to Year 12.
Time: Registration from 8.45am, start at 9.30am. Finish approx. 2.15pm (allow to 2.30pm)
Cost: $24.00 per player, invoiced to the school post event (Includes GST). Where parents pay directly to Gardiner Chess, the cost is $27.00pp (inc GST).

This event will feature primary and secondary divisions, with players playing individually through the day, whilst generating a team score as well.

Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Friday 18th October!

As always, if anyone is sick, we please ask them to stay away from the event where possible.

Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd individuals and teams in each division, with merit ribbons to those individuals scoring 4.5/7 or higher.

Invoices will be sent to schools after the event takes place.

Please ensure that you have have read all the relevant policies and procedures below before entering the event

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17
Oct

2025 Queensland Girls State Finals

Mansfield State School
9:00 am - 2:30 pm

This tournament is open to players in Primary and Secondary with divisions for each. There are often multiple primary divisions on the day as well.

There is no qualification necessary for this event.

Players will play 7 rounds through the day, with the winning schools of the Primary and Secondary being given the opportunity to represent Queensland at the Australian Schools Teams Championships in December.

  • When: Friday 17th October 2025
  • Where: Mansfield State School
  • Time: Registration from 8.45am to 9.20am. Finish by 2.30pm.
  • Cost: $24.00 per player, invoiced to schools post event.

Entries to be sent to [email protected] by no later than Tuesday 14th October to enable organisation of equipment and certificates.

Please use street parking as available and leave the school car park for school visitors. The hall is located at the back of the school.

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18
Oct

2025 Queensland Inter-School State Finals – Open

St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Queensland Inter-School State Finals – Open is the culmination of the Inter-School tournaments across the State. Teams qualify via the Term Three zonal tournaments and it is an invite only event.

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23
Nov

2025 Term 4 Gold Coast One Day Challenge

William Duncan SS Hall
9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 4 Gold Coast One Day Challenge. This one day rapid event is perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities as there will be two divisions!

The OPEN division is for all rated players and for those trying hard to get a rating. The NOVICE division will be for unrated players only and is perfect for younger or newer players wanting to try a weekend tournament for the first time.

 

  • When: Sunday, 23rd November
  • Where: William Duncan State School (Cnr Explorers Way and Alexander Dr, Highland Park)
  • Time: 9.30am for registration, starting at 10.00am and finishing approx 4.00pm
  • Cost: $45.00 per player

Other Tournament details are:

  • Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
  • Prizes
    • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 2 x Rating Groups
    • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
  • All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
  • More prizes added pending numbers.
  • Registration will CLOSE on Friday 21st November!!

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around and enjoy some sunshine in the outside area or head across the road to the cafe and other eateries!

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15
Dec

2025 Gold Coast Summer Holiday Program

Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students will be able to learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament games.

Coaching will be available to all levels from beginner through to tournament player.

Students should bring their lunch and snacks, water bottle and a HAT!

When

Monday 15th December — Wednesday 17th December, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Somerset College, Galus Classrooms Upstairs
Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

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Cost

$70 per child per day, $130 for two days, or $180 for all three days.
$10 late fee on the day

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Gold Coast Summer Cup

When

Thursday 18th December 2025
(same venue)

Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm

Cost

$45 per player. No Entries on the day.

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15
Dec

2025 Brisbane South Summer Holiday Program

Citipointe Christian College, Senior School Library
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students will be able to learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament games.

Coaching will be available to all levels from beginner through to tournament player.

Students should bring their lunch and snacks, water bottle and a HAT!

When

Monday 15th December — Wednesday 17th December, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

Where

Citipointe Christian College, Senior Library

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Cost

$70 per child per day, $130 for two days, or $180 for all three days.
$10 late fee on the day

Thursday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane South Summer Cup

When

Thursday 18th December 2025
(same venue)

Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm

Cost

$45 per player. No Entries on the day.

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Event Results

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For all questions please contact our Events team on [email protected]

Teacher & Coordinator Registration

Please Note: This form is for School Teachers and Coordinators ONLY. Individual registration links are available for schools where there is no chess coordinator or official school entries. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Step One: Download the spreadsheet below and complete all details. For all questions please contact our events team on [email protected]

Step Two: Complete the form below and upload the spreadsheet.

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