Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 4 Brisbane 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.
Other Tournament details are:
Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around.
Welcome to the Gold Coast Individual Age Championships for 2025. This is the largest event held on the Gold Coast each year and we would love for your school to be a part of it!
This event will have multiple divisions – students will play against other students born in the same year as them, with divisions combined where necessary.
Please ensure registration is done either via the website link or by sending an excel spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than Friday 14th November!
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 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 can email changes to [email protected] prior to arrival.
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.
Other Tournament details are:
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!
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 4 Brisbane North 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.
Other Tournament details are:
Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents can hang around.
Cost
$45 per child. No entries on the day.
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
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.
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
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.
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 and 16th December, 2025
8:30am – 4:00pm
Where
Brisbane Boys College, Toowong
Middle School Precinct, access from Moggil Road
Cost
$70 per child per day or $130 for two days.
$10 late fee on the day
Wednesday is Tournament Day!
Brisbane Summer Cup
When
Wednesday 17th December 2025
(same venue)
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Cost
$45 per player. No Entries on the day.
The Cup days provide a great opportunity for students to put into practice what they have been learning at the holiday programs, or for new student to come along and just enjoy a tournament experience!
Students will play a minimum of 7 rounds across the day. Students should bring lunch, snacks, a water bottle and a hat for the day.
When
Wednesday 17th December, 2025
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Where
Brisbane Boys College, Toowong
Middle School Precinct, access from Moggil Road
Cost
$45 per child. No entries on the day.
The Cup days provide a great opportunity for students to put into practice what they have been learning at the holiday programs, or for new student to come along and just enjoy a tournament experience!
Students will play a minimum of 7 rounds across the day. Students should bring lunch, snacks, a water bottle and a hat for the day.
When
Thursday 18th December 2025
Times
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Where
Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms Upstairs
Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba
Time Control:
15 minutes + 3 seconds per move.
Cost
$45 per player.
No entries on the day
A tournament open to students of all ages and abilities. There will be multiple prize categories on the day to ensure everyone has an opportunity to win a prize. The tournament will be submitted for QJ rating.
Players should bring water bottle, lunch, snacks and a hat.
When
Thursday 18th December, 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm (Rego from 9.30am)
Where
Senior Library Classrooms
Citipointe Christian College
Cost
$45 per player. No entries on the day
A tournament open to students of all ages and abilities. There will be multiple prize categories on the day to ensure everyone has an opportunity to win a prize. The tournament will be submitted for QJ rating.
Players should bring water bottle, lunch, snacks and a hat.
When
Friday 19th December, 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm (Rego from 9.30am)
Where
Senior Library Classrooms
Citipointe Christian College
Cost
$45 per player. No entries on the day
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.