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.
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:
Gardiner Chess currently runs a junior club in Brisbane – Northside Junior Chess Club.
The 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.
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.