Holiday Programs & Clubs

PLEASE NOTE: UPDATED VENUE IS BROADBEACH CULTURAL CENTRE

This event is for players rated under 1700 ACF.

In order to participate in this event you must be a Chess Association of Queensland member. To sign up please go to https://caq.org.au/membership-levels/.

**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 meet any of these conditions they must get a FIDE ID from their national federation before the commencement of the event.

This tournament will be FIDE, ACF and Queensland Junior rated.

• When: 14th and 15th February 2025
• Where: Broadbeach Cultural Centre
• Cost: $90 per player up to and including 6th Feb, $100 after. No registrations on the day.

**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. Should one or both players be missing at this time, players may be repaired or given a bye as determined by the Chief Arbiter and organisers.**

Schedule

Saturday 14th February:

Round 1 @ 9.00am, Round 2 @ 12.30pm, Round 3 @ 4.00pm

Sunday 15th February:

Round 4 @ 9.00am, Round 5 @ 12.30pm, Round 6 @ 4.00pm

Time Control

60 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move

Prizes

1st – $700, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $300

4 x rating groups of 1st – $200

Additional Information

• Players will be required to record their moves throughout their games.
• There are some local food outlets up the road from the venue.
• Supervision of junior players outside of the playing hall is the responsibility of parents.
• For all byes requests and questions, please email [email protected].
• Parking is available at the venue.
• Public transport is on the doorstep of the venue with buses travelling past and to the venue.

Welcome to the 2026 Term 1 – Brisbane South One Day Challenge

Gardiner Chess is excited to present this one day rapid event, perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities with two divisions!

• OPEN – For all rated players and those trying hard to get a rating
• NOVICE – For unrated players, perfect for newer players trying a weekend tournament for the first time

Event Details:

• When: Sunday 22nd March
• Where: Mount Gravatt Bowls Club – Carson Room
• Time: 9.30am registration, 10.00am start, approx 4.00pm finish
• Cost: $45.00 per player

Tournament Details:

• Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
• Prizes:
  • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
  • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
• All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
• More prizes added pending numbers

Registration closes Friday 20th March. No registrations will be accepted after this time.

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents are welcome to hang around.

Important: Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child.

Welcome to the 2026 Term 1 – Gold Coast One Day Challenge

Gardiner Chess is excited to present this one day rapid event, perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities with two divisions!

• OPEN – For all rated players and those trying hard to get a rating
• NOVICE – For unrated players, perfect for newer players trying a weekend tournament for the first time

Event Details:

• When: Sunday 29th March
• Where: William Duncan State School
• Time: 9.30am registration, 10.00am start, approx 4.00pm finish
• Cost: $45.00 per player

Tournament Details:

• Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
• Prizes:
  • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
  • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
• All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
• More prizes added pending numbers

Registration closes Friday 27th March. No registrations will be accepted after this time.

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents are welcome to hang around.

Important: Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child.

Welcome to the 2026 Term 2 – Brisbane South One Day Challenge

Gardiner Chess is excited to present this one day rapid event, perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities with two divisions!

• OPEN – For all rated players and those trying hard to get a rating
• NOVICE – For unrated players, perfect for newer players trying a weekend tournament for the first time

Event Details:

• When: Sunday 17th May
• Where: Mount Gravatt Bowls Club – Carson Room
• Time: 9.30am registration, 10.00am start, approx 4.00pm finish
• Cost: $45.00 per player

Tournament Details:

• Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
• Prizes:
  • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
  • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
• All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
• More prizes added pending numbers

Registration closes Friday 15th May. No registrations will be accepted after this time.

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents are welcome to hang around.

Important: Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child.

Welcome to the 2026 Term 2 – Brisbane North One Day Challenge

Gardiner Chess is excited to present this one day rapid event, perfect for juniors of all ages and abilities with two divisions!

• OPEN – For all rated players and those trying hard to get a rating
• NOVICE – For unrated players, perfect for newer players trying a weekend tournament for the first time

Event Details:

• When: Sunday 14th June
• Where: Venue TBA
• Time: 9.30am registration, 10.00am start, approx 4.00pm finish
• Cost: $45.00 per player

Tournament Details:

• Time Control: 15 minutes per player + 3 seconds per move
• Prizes:
  • Open: 1st to 3rd place + 3 x Rating Groups
  • Novice: 1st to 3rd + Other trophies
• All games submitted for Queensland Junior Rating
• More prizes added pending numbers

Registration closes Friday 12th June. No registrations will be accepted after this time.

Come along and give this event a go and have a heap of fun! Parents are welcome to hang around.

Important: Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child.

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?

• Divisions:

Under 8 – Saturday 20th June

Under 10 – Sunday 21st June

Under 12-18 – Both days! (Players in this division must be members of the Chess Association of Queensland to participate)

• Where:

William Duncan State School

Corner Explorers Way and Alexander Drive, Highland Park

• Time Controls:

Under 8 and Under 10 – 15 minutes + 3 secs per move

Under 12 to 18 – 30 minutes + 30 secs per move

• Cost:

Under 8 and 10 – $45 per player

Under 12 to 18 – $85 per player

• Prizes:

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.

For any questions, bye requests (1/2pt byes available in rounds 1-4), please email [email protected].

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