Gardiner Chess run the Official Queensland Inter-School Chess Championships under licence from the Chess Association of Queensland. These events are held in terms 1-3 with State Finals being held in term four, and stretch from the NSW border through to Far North Queensland. Events in Toowoomba are run independently by the Toowoomba Chess Club, whilst there are currently no events in Western Queensland. Inter-School events are available for all ages and abilities – if your school has never taken part, please contact us for full information
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Wide Bay South schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Wide Bay North schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Gold Coast Secondary schools. This event is open to players in years 7 to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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 before entering the event.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Central Queensland South schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Central Queensland North schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Mackay Whitsundays schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for North Queensland schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Far North Queensland schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Brisbane Secondary schools. This event is open to players in years 7 to 12 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those scoring 4.5/7 or higher.
Cost is $20 per player. 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.
Welcome to the term 1 Inter-School event for Gold Coast Primary North schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to 6 with multiple divisions on the day to cater to all ability levels.
Registration will be open from 8.45am, with the presentation to finish at 2.15pm (allow 2.30pm to be safe).
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd teams/individuals in each division, along with merit ribbons to those scoring 4.5/7 or higher.
Cost is $20pp 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.
We are pleased to be offering the 2021 Brisbane Individual Age Championships.
This tournament is for children from prep – 12 attending a school in Brisbane
Cost: $20pp to be invoiced to the school after the event.
Children will play in groups based on the year of birth, some age groups may be combined if the arbiters deem it to be necessary.
All registrations MUST come from a school, no parents/spectators permitted.
COVID Safe plan will be followed throughout.
For all information regarding Gardiner Chess’ policies and procedures, along with the official Chess Association of Queensland Competition Rules, please see the relevant documents below.
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Registration for individuals is via our iClassPro app, and is only available on selected tournaments.
For all questions please contact Shaun on scurtis@gardinerchess.com.au.
Please Note: This form is for School Teachers & Coordinators ONLY. Individual registrations are unavailable at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please call the Gardiner Chess office (07) 5522 7221 or email Shaun on scurtis@gardinerchess.com.au for more information.
Step One: Download the spreadsheet below and complete all details. For all questions please contact Shaun on scurtis@gardinerchess.com.au
Step Two: Complete the form below and upload the spreadsheet.