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.
One of the biggest events on the junior calendar is the Gold Coast Junior Championships. This event is split into three different divisions with Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12-18 sections.
Will anybody be able to win both their age group in the Gold Coast Juniors and then back it up in the Queensland Juniors?
Under 8 – Saturday 20th June – QJ Rated
Under 10 – Sunday 21st June – QJ Rated
Under 12-18 – Both days! (Players in this division must be members of the Chess Association of Queensland to participate) – ACF and QJ Rated
William Duncan State School
Corner Explorers Way and Alexander Drive, Highland Park
Under 8 and Under 10 – 15 minutes + 3 secs per move
Under 12 to 18 – 30 minutes + 30 secs per move
Under 8 and 10 – $45 per player
Under 12 to 18 – $85 per player
Under 8 and 10 – trophies for 1st to 3rd as well as best girl. Additional prizes added pending numbers
Under 12 to 18 – trophies for 1st to 3rd in each age group. $300, $200, $100 for 1st to 3rd overall.
For any questions, bye requests (1/2pt byes available in rounds 1-4), please email [email protected].
Welcome to the 2026 Term 2 – Brisbane North One Day Challenge
Gardiner Chess is excited to present this one day rapid event, perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities with two divisions!
Event Details:
Tournament Details:
Registration closes Friday 19th June. No registrations will be accepted after this time.
Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents are welcome to hang around.
Important: Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child.
Welcome to the 2026 Term 2 NSW Northern Rivers Zone Interschool Competition
– When: Tuesday 23rd June
– Where: Alstonville Public School (Alstonville)
– Who: Primary and Secondary Students (seperate divisions)
– Time: Registration from 8.30am to 9.15am. Start at 9.30am and finish around 2.15pm (allow to 2.30pm to be safe)
– Cost: $25.00 per player, invoiced to the school post event.
This event will have multiple divisions. Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Friday 19th Jun
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 teams and 1st to 3rd individuals 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.
Unregistered schools may have their students excluded from the first round of the tournament, at the Chief Arbiter’s discretion. Schools arriving late must contact the Gardiner Chess office at 07 5522 7221, and may also miss the first round.
Gardiner Chess is proud to be able to present the 2026 Queensland Junior Chess Championships. This prestigious event brings together the top junior players in Queensland to battle it out across 8 rounds of competition to see who will be crowned the State Champion.
| Age Group | Dates |
| Under 8 | Tues 30th June |
| Under 10 | Wed 1st July |
| Under 12 | Thurs 2nd/Fri 3rd July |
| Under 14-18 | Tues 30th June – Fri 3rd July |
| Prize Money | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Best Girl |
| Under 18 | $600 | $300 | $250 | $250 |
| Under 16 | $300 | $200 | $150 | |
| Under 14 | $300 | $200 | $150 | |
| Under 12 | $250 | $200 | $150 | $150 |
| Under 10 | $150 | $100 | $75 | $75 |
| Under 8 | $150 | $100 | $75 | $75 |
It is a requirement of entry that all players are CAQ financial members. Please see here to join / check your membership.
Other Information:
Students will learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament-style games. Coaching is available for all levels from beginner through to tournament player.
Choose which days your child attends during registration.
Put your new skills to the test at the 2026 Brisbane North Winter Holiday Cup
📅 Thursday 9th July
Registration from 9:30am | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Same venue | $45 per player
⚠️ Important: Children are to be picked up no later than 4:00pm from the venue. Parents are responsible for the transport and supervision of their child before and after the program.
🏁 Spaces are limited — register early to avoid missing out!
Students will learn new strategies, play over famous games of chess, take on challenging puzzles, and play tournament-style games. Coaching is available for all levels from beginner through to tournament player.
Choose which days your child attends during registration.
Put your new skills to the test at the 2026 Gold Coast Winter Holiday Cup
📅 Thursday 9th July
Registration from 9:30am | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Same venue | $45 per player
⚠️ Important: Children are to be picked up no later than 4:00pm from the venue. Parents are responsible for the transport and supervision of their child before and after the program.
🏁 Spaces are limited — register early to avoid missing out!
Looking for tournament results? We have everything you need right here! Our results are for last year and this year, whilst we can access previous results if you require them for a specific purpose.
Event Name:
Registration for individuals is via our iClassPro app, and is only available on selected tournaments.
For all questions please contact our Events team on [email protected]
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.
