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 Gold Coast Hinterland Primary schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Invoices will be sent to schools after the event takes place.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Monday 7th March 2022).
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 – 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.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Monday 21st February 2022).
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 North Primary schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Invoices will be sent to schools after the event takes place.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Tuesday 8th March 2022).
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 Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Sunday 27th March 2022).
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 South schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Wednesday 2nd March 2022).
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 Gympie schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Friday 25th March).
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 West Primary schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Invoices will be sent to schools after the event takes place.
Cost is $22 per player
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Monday 28th March 2022).
Please ensure that you have have read all the relevant policies and procedures below before entering the event.
Welcome to the term 2 Inter-School event for Wide Bay South schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player (includes GST)
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Friday 13th May 2022).
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 Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player (includes GST)
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Monday 16th May 2022).
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 South schools. This event is open to players in years Prep to Year 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.
Cost is $22 per player (includes GST)
A late fee of $50 per school will be issued to schools who do not register by the advertised deadline (5:00pm Tuesday 17th May 2022).
Please ensure that you have have read all the relevant policies and procedures below before entering the event.
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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For all questions please contact our Events team on [email protected]
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 our events team on [email protected] for more 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.