In Memoriam: William Charles (Bill) Powell (1941–2024)
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Tuesday July 23rd @ 7:30pm
Register by 7:15pm at the door.
Chess Club House - Buderim (* see below for details)
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Chess Tournament 23rd & 30th July 2024.
(Allegro ) 25 minutes See below for details.
👑🏰🔱 Invitation to ROOKS CASTLE Chess Tournament 🔱🏰👑
Hear ye, Hear ye, noble knights and esteemed members of our esteemed Chess Kingdom!
By the decree of the Royal Chess Council, Our esteemed Royal member from the Board of Green Cloth LORD Harry Hirst, it is with great honour and jubilation that we extend to you an invitation of utmost importance.
Prepare thine armour, sharpen thy intellect, for a total of 6 rounds of majestic chess - behold, the ROOKS CASTLE Chess Tournament!
🕒7:30pm, marking the beginning of a legendary journey through the realm of chess mastery.
Let us not falter in our pursuit of excellence, for within the hallowed halls of ROOKS CASTLE, legends shall be born, and destinies shall be forged. With every move, we shall honour the legacy of the Rook and pay homage to the resilience of the Castle walls that have withstood the test of time.
Gather your knights, assemble your pawns, and join us in this noble endeavour. Whether you be a seasoned veteran or a novice adventurer, there is a place for all within the confines of our illustrious tournament.
📍 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.
🏰 INVITATION TO THE AVALON GRAND RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT
Hear ye, noble knights and fair maidens of the realm!
By royal decree, we summon thee to the Avalon Grand Rapid Chess Tournament, where minds shall clash like swords upon the battlefield of sixty-four squares.
📅 Date: 27th July 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
Prepare thy pawns, bishops, and rooks! Sharpen thy wits and hone thy strategies, for the coveted title of Grand Rapid Champion awaits thee.
May the fates favour thee, and may thy moves be as cunning as Merlin’s spells.
Refreshments and merriment shall abound!
Come forth, gallant souls, and let the chessboard be thy battleground!
Inscribe thy name upon the scroll of destiny by replying to this missive or sending a raven to the tournament organizers.
Until then, may the stars guide thy path, and may thy gambits be ever bold! 🌟♞
Yours in chivalry and checkmate,
Sir Harry Hirst of Avalon .
Format: 10 Minute / 7 rounds
WHERE:
The Great Hall of Avalon Castle
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
INVITATION TO THE MERLIN’S GAMBIT RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT
Hark, ye enchanters, sorcerers, and mystical minds! 🧙♂
By the flicker of Dragon fire and the whisper of ancient spells, we beckon thee to the Merlin’s Gambit Rapid Chess Tournament, where the chessboard itself hums with arcane energies.
📅 Date: 3rd August 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
Prepare thy rooks like griffins, thy knights like noble unicorns, and thy bishops like celestial sages! For here, the pawns dance to the rhythm of forgotten incantations.
Magical Merlin’s Gambit awaits thee—a gambit not of mere strategy, but of mystical revelation.
Wizards, witches, and warlocks, assemble your forces! Let the chess pieces weave their spells, and may your moves be as potent as Merlin’s elixirs.
Don your cloaks of stardust and crowns of moonlight.
To RSVP, send a raven or whisper to the ancient oaks. 📜
May the constellations favour thee, and may thy gambits resonate through the ages!
Yours in mystical checkmate,
Lady Rebecca of Avalon
Format: 10 Minute / 7 rounds
WHERE:
The Enchanted Grove, nestled within the heart of Avalon Forest.
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
🌟 The Suncoast Chess Club is thrilled to announce the upcoming Suncoast Chess Championship tournament, which will run from August 6th to September 10th, 2024. Here are the exciting details:
We extend a warm invitation to all chess enthusiasts to participate in this thrilling event. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, the Suncoast Chess Championship promises excitement, challenge, and camaraderie. 🤝🌟
Let’s make this championship memorable! ♟️🏆
Let the games begin! 🍂🌟🔮
We look forward to your presence at this chess extravaganza!
Australian Chess Federation & Queensland Junior Rated Tournament
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.
INVITATION TO THE CAMELOT KNIGHTS CLASH RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT
Hearken, valiant knights and mystical enchantresses of Camelot!
By the ancient stones of Avalon and the whispering winds of Excalibur, we summon thee to the Camelot Knights Clash Rapid Chess Tournament, where destiny shall unfold upon the checkered battlefield. ♞
📅 Date: 10th August 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
Prepare thy steeds—noble steeds of wood and ivory, carved by Merlin himself! Let thy bishops invoke blessings, thy rooks guard the secrets of the Grail, and thy pawns march forth with valour.
Armor thy minds, for here, strategy and sorcery intertwine. Seek counsel with fellow knights, but beware the whispers of Morgan le Fay.
To pledge thy sword—or rather, thy Knight—to this noble quest, send forth a raven or inscribe thy name upon parchment.
Yours in honour and checkmate,
Sir Glenn Ingham of Camelot
Format: 10 Minute / 7 rounds
WHERE:
The Round Table Hall, within the hallowed walls of Camelot Castle
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
🌲INVITATION TO THE ELVENWOOD ROOK RUMBLE RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT 🌲
Greetings, noble denizens of Elvenwood! 🍃🌟
By the ancient oaks and the whispers of the wind, we extend our elven arms to thee, inviting thee to the Elvenwood Rook Rumble Chess Tournament. Here, the chessboard shall echo with the harmonies of leaves and the dance of rooks.
📅 Date: 17th August 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
Format: 10 Minutes
Prepare thy rooks like sentinels of the forest, thy knights like swift deer, and thy bishops like ancient sages. Let thy pawns tread lightly, for they carry the hopes of our woodland realm.
To join this mystical quest, inscribe thy name upon the ancient parchment or send a whisper through the rustling leaves.
May the moon guide thy moves, and may thy gambits echo through the ages!
Yours in elven checkmate, Lady Maya of Elvenwood
WHERE:
The Glade of Silver Branches, where moonlight weaves enchantments
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
INVITATION TO THE SUNSHINE COAST WOMEN'S & GIRLS' CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
hosted by the Suncoast Chess Club Inc.
When:
Sunday 8th September 2024 register by 11:30 am
The tournament starts at 12:00 pm and finishes 5 pm
Where:
Mooloolaba Primary School –Library
15 Meta St, Mooloolaba, 4557
Format:
Open to Women and Girls of all ages and ability, Sunshine Coast residents only.
A 7 round Swiss tournament QJ Rated, Time Control: 15 minutes or adjudicated.
Pairing System: Vega using Swiss Dutch FIDE JaVaFo,
Tie Break: Direct Encounter, Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz
Prizes/Rating Groups:
Overall 1st Place - Trophy and named on the “Wendy Coghill Perpetual Shield”
Overall 2nd and 3rd Trophies
1st in each age group Trophy, 2nd and 3rd in each age group Medals
The Best Junior Female (u18) will be awarded the perpetual “Geoff Smith Memorial Trophy”
Age Groups: U8, U10, U13, U18, Adult ~ Age as at 1st January 2024.
Entry fee: $20.00 per player, each additional family member $15 (mum and siblings) or $50 for Family Entry
Step 1. Go to the Website https://suncoastchess.com.au/register-for-an-event and locate the
“Womens & Girls’ Event” and follow the instructions shown to use the Online Bookings process.
Step 2. Enter the Full Names, D.O.B, Rating (Optional) for each entrant and the amount paid.
Step 3. Using Direct Deposit: deposit the amount into:
Account Name: Suncoast Chess Club
BSB: 064 239 Account: 1006 7014 Use your “Last Name” as a reference.
Suncoast Chess Club Incorporated
Annual General Meeting
7:00 pm
Harken, harken, ye noble lords and fair ladies of the realm!
By the gracious proclamation of Sir Christopher the Great, sovereign of the Chess World Kingdom, we summon thee to the grand gathering of the season: The Suncoast Chess Annual General Meeting.
Prepare to wield thy votes in favour of wondrous decrees, brimming with exciting and enchanting ideas, as we usher in the forthcoming reign.
followed by 7:30pm AGM Blitz Chess tournament
Format: 5 minutes
Register by 6:45 pm at the door on the night
Strictly No Late Comers
Australian Chess Federation & Queensland Junior Rated
WHERE
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
Admission: $3.00 Members - $6.00 Non Members per night
🌸 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
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
❄️ Greetings, noble denizens of the frost-kissed realm,❄️
📅 DATE: 11th June through to 16th July 2024
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM onwards
🕰️ Duratio...
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
📅 DATE: Starting Saturday 20th July 2024
🕒 Time: 10:45 am (Registration Required)
Australian Chess Federation & Queensland Junior Rated T...
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
📅 Dates: July 23rd & 30th 2024
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM onwards
By the decree of the Royal Chess Council, it is with great honour and jubilation tha...
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
📅 DATE: Starting Saturday 27th July 2024
🕒 Time: 10:45 am (Registration Required)
Australian Chess Federation & Queensland Junior Rated T...
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
📅 DATE: Starting Saturday August 3rd, 2024
🕒 Time: 10:45 am (Registration Required)
Australian Chess Federation & Queensland Junior Rated ...
Chess Club House - BWMCA Hall 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556
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.
Where: Chess Club House
BWMCA Hall – 1 Main Street Buderim QLD 4556.
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