Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 2 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!
When
Sunday 19th May 2024
Where
Somerville House, A Block
Entry via Gate 6 or 7, follow the signs
Cost
$40 per player
Schedule
Registration – 10:15 – 10:45am
Games – 11:00am – 3:00pm Novice & Beginner – 11:00am – 3:15pm Open
Divisions
Open – over 550QJ
Novice – under 550QJ + Unrated Yr4 and above
Beginner – unrated (Gr 3 and below)
Prizes
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Division. Other prizes dependent on entries.
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 2 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!
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 8th June
Under 10 – Sunday 9th June
Under 12-18 – Both days!
William Duncan State School
Corner Explorers Way and Alexander Drive, Highland Park
Under 8 and Under 10 – 15 minutes + 5 secs per move
Under 12 to 18 – 30 minutes + 30 secs per move
Under 8 and 10 – $40 per player
Under 12 to 18 – $80 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.
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 2 Girls Tournament. This one day rapid event is perfect for junior girls 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!
The Gold Coast Open is one of the biggest events on the Australian chess calendar and is the flagship event of Queensland chess. Split across three divisions, there is something for everyone and we would love to see you come and be a part of that as we strive to beat our record from last year.
This year we have a new venue in the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Nerang Southport Road, Nerang.
Full information can be found on our dedicated Gold Coast Open page.
Rating Cut-Offs:
Prizes:
| Premier | |||
| 1st Place | $2500 | ||
| 2nd Place | $1750 | ||
| 3rd Place | $1200 | ||
| 4th Place | $750 | ||
| 5th Place | $500 | ||
| 6th Place | $300 | ||
| Rtg Grp 1 | $250 (U2200 FIDE) | ||
| Rtg Grp 2 | $250 (U2000 FIDE) |
Entry Costs:
Time Controls:
Other:
The Gold Coast Open is one of the biggest events on the Australian chess calendar and is the flagship event of Queensland chess. Split across three divisions, there is something for everyone and we would love to see you come and be a part of that as we strive to beat our record from last year.
This year we have a new venue in the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Nerang Southport Road, Nerang.
Full information can be found on our dedicated Gold Coast Open page.
Event Schedule – Major/Minor:
Rating Cut-Offs:
Prizes:
| Major | Minor | ||
| 1st Place | $1000 | $600 | |
| 2nd Place | $700 | $400 | |
| 3rd Place | $500 | $300 | |
| 4th Place | $300 | $200 | |
| 5th Place | |||
| 6th Place | |||
| Rtg Grp 1 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rtg Grp 2 | $250 | $250 |
Entry Costs:
| Early | Standard | |
| Major | $115 | $125 |
| Minor | $100 | $110 |
Time Controls:
Other:
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
TUESDAY 2nd July — THURSDAY 4th July, 2024
8:30am – 4:00pm
Where
Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
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
FRIDAY is Tournament Day!
Gold Coast Easter Cup
When
FRIDAY 5th July 2024
(same venue)
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Cost
$40 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
FRIDAY 5th July 2024
(same venue)
Times
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Where
Gallus Classrooms, Somerset College
Access via Somerset Drive Car Park
Time Control:
15 minutes + 3 seconds per move.
Cost
$40 per player.
No entries on the day
When
Sunday 11th August 2024
Where
Somerville House, A Block
Entry via Gate 6 or 7, follow the signs
Cost
$40 per player
Schedule
Registration – 10:15 – 10:45am
Games – 11:00am – 3:00pm Novice & Beginner – 11:00am – 3:15pm Open
Divisions
Open – over 550QJ
Novice – under 550QJ + Unrated Yr4 and above
Beginner – unrated (Gr 3 and below)
Prizes
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Division. Other prizes dependent on entries.
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 3 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!
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 16th September — Wednesday 18th September, 2024
8:30am – 4:00pm
Where
Citipointe Christian College
Senior Library Classrooms
Please make sure to park in the Church Carpark as indicated on map and follow directions to library from there.
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 Spring Cup
When
Thursday 19th September 2024
(same venue)
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Cost
$40 per player. No Entries on the day.
Seasonal Cup days are perfect for juniors of all ages to get involved in playing tournament games and to put into practice what they have been learning during the holiday program or previous coaching. These events are played as one giant Swiss event with multiple prize groups so that every player has a chance of winning something.
Students will need to bring a hat, lunch, snacks and a water bottle.
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 23rd September — Wednesday 25th September, 2024
8:30am – 4:00pm
Where
Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
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 Spring Cup
When
Thursday 26th September 2024
(same venue)
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Cost
$40 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
Thursday 26th September 2024
(same venue)
Times
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Where
Gallus Classrooms, Somerset College
Access via Somerset Drive Car Park
Time Control:
15 minutes + 3 seconds per move.
Cost
$40 per player.
No entries on the day
When
Sunday 10th March 2024
Where
Somerville House, A Block
Entry via Gate 6 or 7, follow the signs
Cost
$40 per player
Schedule
Registration – 10:15 – 10:45am
Games – 11:00am – 3:00pm Novice & Beginner – 11:00am – 3:15pm Open
Divisions
Open – over 550QJ
Novice – under 550QJ + Unrated Yr4 and above
Beginner – unrated (Gr 3 and below)
Prizes
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Division. Other prizes dependent on entries.
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Gold Coast Term 4 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 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!
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 16th December — Wednesday 18th December, 2024
8:30am – 4:00pm
Where
Somerset College, Gallus Classrooms
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 19th September 2024
(same venue)
Registration from 9:30am
Round 1 @ 10:00am
Finish @ 4:00pm
Cost
$40 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.