In Memoriam: William Charles (Bill) Powell (1941–2024)
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In Memoriam: William Charles (Bill) Powell (1941–2024)
Welcome to Suncoast Chess Club Community Hub
CHESS KIDS on the Coast
Welcome to the Suncoast Chess Club Community Hub! We proudly support CHESS KIDS on the Coast, inviting parents to bring their children for fun and competition. We also encourage all like-minded individuals to join us in various activities, share ideas, and foster a strong community spirit. Our club members come from diverse backgrounds and professions, and we welcome anyone who shares our values and interests. Whether you’re interested in sports, arts, volunteering, or simply making new friends, the Suncoast Chess Club Community Hub has something for everyone.
Buderim Spring Classic Chess Tournament, Tuesday's September 24th through to October 29th, 2024
🌸 Invitation to the Buderim Spring Chess Tournament 🌸
Dear Chess Enthusiasts,
We are delighted to invite you to the enchanting Buderim Spring Chess Tournament! As the vibrant blooms burst forth and the air fills with the sweet scent of blossoms, our chess pieces come alive on the board, dancing among the petals.
📅 Date: From the 24th of September through to the 29th of October, in the year 2024
🕒 Time: At the bewitching hour of 7:30 in the evening
🕰️ Duration: 6 Weeks
Format: 60 Minutes
“Floral Gambits” Embrace the spirit of spring as you strategize your moves. Let the delicate petals inspire your play and may the chessboard bloom with creativity!
🏰 Respond swiftly to this enchanted summons to secure thy place among the chosen contenders. A spring filled chessboard awaits, and the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance.
Let’s celebrate spring, chess, and the harmonious dance of flowers and pieces. See you at the Buderim Spring Chess Tournament!
See you on the fast track to victory!
Register by 7:00 pm at the door on the night
Strictly No Late Comers
Admission: $3.00 Members - $6.00 Non Members
WHERE
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $3.00 Members - $6.00 Non Members per night
Saturday October 12th, 2024
🌲 INVITATION TO THE TROLL BRIDGE RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT 🌲
Hear ye, hear ye!
Lords and Ladies of the realm, thou art cordially invited to partake in the grand Troll Bridge Rapid Chess Tournament.
Date: Saturday, the 12th day of October, in the year of our Lord 2024
Time: The tourney shall commence at the eleventh hour of the morn
Gather ye at the hallowed grounds of the Troll Bridge, where knights and nobles shall clash in a battle of wits and strategy. Let thy minds be as sharp as thy swords, and may the best tactician claim victory and honor.
Feast and merriment shall follow the contest, with goblets raised high in celebration of the champion.
By decree of the High Council, all are welcome to witness this noble event.
Signed,
The High Council of Troll Bridge
May fortune favor the bold!
WHERE:
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Saturday October 19th, 2024
INVITATION TO THE PIXIE HOLLOW PAWN PARADE CHESS TOURNAMENT
Listen up!
By decree of the noble folk of Pixie Hollow, all are cordially invited to partake in the grand Pixie Hollow Pawn Parade.
Date: Saturday, the 19th day of October, in the year of our Lord 2024
Time: The clock shall strike eleven in the morn
Gather ye at the enchanted glade, where merriment and revelry shall abound. Let thy spirits be lifted by the joyous procession of pawns, and partake in the festivities that shall ensue.
Come one, come all, and join us in this wondrous celebration!
With kind regards,
The Council of Pixie Hollow
WHERE:
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Labyrinth Lich Lords Blitz - October 26th 2024
Invitation to the Labyrinth Lich Lords Blitz Tournament
Date: Saturday, 26th October, in the Year of Our Lord 2024
Time: The Eleventh Hour of the Morning
Venue: The Labyrinth within the Suncoast Chess Club House
Hear ye, hear ye, noble enthusiasts of the ancient game of chess!
We beseech thee to prepare for an event of unparalleled grandeur! It is with great honor that we summon thee to the Labyrinth Lich Lords Blitz Tournament, where the most formidable lich lords shall engage in a battle of wits and sorcery.
In this frenetically intense Blitz Chess Tournament, ghastly, skeletal figures shall be hunched over intricate chessboards, each with eight squares horizontal and eight squares vertical, casting spells with every move. The scene shall be set with sepulchral lighting, illuminating the intricate details of the lords’ tattered robes and their glowing, ethereal eyes. This vivid tableau captures the eerie atmosphere, evoking a sense of otherworldly excitement and tension.
Join us for a day of thrilling chess battles, where strategy meets sorcery. Witness the Labyrinth Lich Lords as they vie for supremacy in a tournament that promises to be both haunting and exhilarating.
Mark thy calendars and do not miss this unique and unforgettable event!
With the highest regards,
The Suncoast Chess Club House Team
Register by 10:30 am at the door on the morning
Strictly No Late Comers
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non Members
WHERE
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Saturday November 2nd, 2024
INVITATION TO THE WYVERNS LAIR LEAGUE Blitz CHESS TOURNAMENT
Hear ye, hear ye! Grand Knights and Dames🏰
Thou art cordially invited to the grand Wyverns Lair League Blitz Chess Tournament, where knights and nobles shall clash in a battle of wits and strategy! 🐉✨
📅 Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
Join us for a day of magical moments and legendary duels. May thy mind be sharp and thy moves be swift! ⚔️♟️
By the order of the Chess Grandmaster Wizard.
Format: 10-minute blitz
Sharpen thy minds and ready thy pieces, for the Dwarven Citadel Challenge awaits! May the best strategist prevail!
By the decree of the High Council of Chess Masters in Buderim.
WHERE:
The Great Hall of the Dwarven Citadel
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Orc Warlords Gambit Chess Tournament - Saturday November 9th 2024
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Brave Warriors of the Chess Realm!
By decree of the High Warlord, you are summoned to the Orc Warlords Gambit Chess Tournament. On the fateful day of Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at the stroke of 11:00 am, the battlefield shall be set.
In the shadow of the looming mountains, where the air is thick with the scent of impending battle, you shall face foes of unmatched cunning and strength. The very ground shall tremble beneath the weight of your strategic prowess.
Dare you step into the world of Orc Warlords? A realm where every move could be your last, and only the most formidable shall emerge victorious. Steel your nerves, sharpen your minds, and prepare for a contest that will echo through the annals of history.
The challenge awaits. Will you answer the call?
By the order of the High Warlord, Prepare for glory or defeat.
Register by 10:30 am at the door on the morning
Strictly No Late Comers
WHERE
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $3.00 Members - $6.00 Non Members per night
Saturday November 9th, 2024
🌲INVITATION TO THE FAIRY RING FRENZY Blitz CHESS TOURNAMENT
✨🌸 Hear Ye, Hear Ye! 🌸✨
Dearest Denizens of the Enchanted Realm,
You are cordially invited to the Fairy Ring Frenzy Blitz Chess Tournament! 🧚♀️✨
Date: November 16th Time: 11:00 AM
Join us for a day of magical merriment and strategic splendor as the finest minds of the fairy kingdom gather to compete in a battle of wits and wisdom. The air will be filled with the sweet melodies of the woodland creatures, and the aroma of freshly brewed pixie tea will waft through the glade.
- Blitz Chess Matches: Fast-paced and thrilling, where every move counts!
Let the magic of the Fairy Ring Frenzy transport you to a world where strategy and sorcery intertwine.
RSVP by the light of the next full moon to secure your place in this enchanting event.
May the wisest fairy win! 🌟
With fairy dust and dreams,
The Fairy Ring Council 🧚♂️🧚♀️
WHERE:
The Enchanted Forest Glade
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Gryphons Nest Blitz - Saturday November 23rd 2024
You’re Invited!
Join us for the Gryphons Nest Blitz Chess Tournament!
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Buderim Chess Club House
Sharpen your skills and compete with the best in a thrilling blitz chess tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this event promises excitement and challenge for all.
RSVP by November 15, 2024
For more details and registration, please contact [Your Contact Information].
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHERE:
The Buderim Chess Club House
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Saturday December 7th, 2024
🔮 Invitation to the Centaur Stampede Showdown Blitz Chess Tournament 🔮
Date: Saturday, 7th December 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
You’re Invited!
Join us for the Centaur Stampede Showdown - a thrilling Blitz Chess Tournament where centaurs engage in a strategic battle on a chessboard set amidst a dynamic stampede.
Witness the fierce competition, intricate armor, and intense focus of the participants as they vie for victory. This event promises to captivate and immerse you in the excitement of the tournament.
Don’t miss out on this unique and exhilarating experience!
The Suncoast Chess Club 🌟
WHERE:
The Hall of Enchantments, nestled within the ancient citadel
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non-Members per event.
Download the Saturday Tournament Schedule for 2024
Saturday 14th December 2024 - Phoenix Firestorm Champs Chess Tournament
You’re Invited to the Phoenix Firestorm Champs Chess Tournament
Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Buderim Chess Club House
Esteemed Gentlefolk,
It is with the utmost pleasure and anticipation that we extend to you an invitation to partake in the grand Phoenix Firestorm Champs Chess Tournament. This illustrious event shall be held on the final Saturday of this year, 2024, marking the zenith of our annual chess engagements.
Pray, join us in this most noble contest, where minds shall clash in strategic brilliance, and the finest of chess masters shall vie for supremacy. The tournament promises to be a spectacle of intellect and skill, a fitting climax to a year replete with remarkable games and gallant competitors.
We eagerly await your esteemed presence at this grand occasion, where the spirit of chess shall be celebrated in all its glory.
Yours in anticipation of a splendid tournament
📍 Register by 10:45 am at the door on the day
Strictly No Late Comers
Admission: $5.00 Members - $10.00 Non Members
WHERE
🏰 Venue: Buderim Chess Club House
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Come Join us
We meet every Tuesday evenings starting 6:30 pm for Social Chess. 7:30 pm, we commence out scheduled Tournaments for the year. You can view and download a copy or use the button below.
Saturdays from 11:00 - 14:00 for scheduled tournaments
Where: Chess Club House
BWMCA Hall – 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
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