Gardiner Chess run holiday programs in two locations: Brisbane and Gold Coast. Programs run from 8.30am through to 4.00pm and consists of 3-4 lessons each day where new concepts are learnt, plus tournament games and a chance to get fresh air!
Our holiday programs are a lot of fun, and a great way for kids to learn more about chess in a relaxed and engaging setting.
This event is for players rated under 1700 ACF.
The winner will gain direct entry into the Queensland Championships 2025.
In order to participate in this event you must be a Chess Association of Queensland member. To sign up please go to http://www.caq.org.au/htm/membership.htm
**Players who are not CAQ members will not be paired until they are a member**
All players must have a FIDE ID or be permanent residents / citizens of Australia. If players do not have a FIDE ID they must get one from their national federation before the commencement of the event.
This tournament will be FIDE, ACF and Queensland Junior rated.
**No entry on the day of the event.**
**Please note that unless a bye has been requested (send requests to [email protected]) in writing, all players will be paired for Round 1. In the case of a no show, the player will be forfeited.**
Saturday 22nd February:
Round 1 @ 9.00am, Round 2 @ 12.30pm, Round 3 @ 4.00pm
Sunday 23rd February:
Round 4 @ 9.00am, Round 5 @ 12.30pm, Round 6 @ 4.00pm
60 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move
1st – $700, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $300
4 x rating groups of 1st – $200
The Brisbane Girls event are a great for girls of all ages to come and enjoy playing chess with a competitive edge. With two divisions, the event allows both experienced and newer girls the chance to compete against others of a similiar level and have a fun day.
When
Sunday 9th March 2025
Where
Somerville House, A Block
Entry via Gate 6 or 7, follow the signs
Cost
$45 per player
Schedule
Time Control
Divisions
*Note, if players finish in the top 3 of a Novice division, they will be moved up next term!*
Prizes
Gardiner Chess is excited to present the Term 1 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 1 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.
**Note: This event will sell out so register early**
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 2 Gold Coast Girls Tournament. This one day rapid event is perfect for 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 girls 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!
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 21st June
Under 10 – Sunday 22nd 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 + 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.
Gardiner Chess currently runs several junior clubs in South-East Queensland.
The Brisbane Northside club runs from 6.00pm to 8.00pm every Tuesday night during term time at Nudgee College on Sandgate Road. Each night consists of students enjoying a combination of coaching sessions and playing time. The club also has different tournaments from time to time including their ACF rated club championship.
We have also added an extension group for Brisbane South on Thursday afternoons at Wishart State School from 4.15pm to 5.30pm headed up by FM Dusan Stojic! We will be running two groups with the aim of extending students with further coaching so this group is invite only. If you are interested, please contact us via [email protected].
On the Gold Coast we currently run a club out of our office on Mondays. This is invite only and runs from 4.15pm to 5.30pm. Please contact us if you are interested at all.
External clubs are a great way for students to meet new friends and be challenged by stronger players from different schools.
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.