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Chess Association of Queensland
Join us in promoting the game of chess, fostering community, and supporting local clubs and tournaments throughout the state.
Upcoming Tournaments
Gold Coast Junior Championships
Gold Coast Junior Championships
Date June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025 Venue William Duncan State School Hall Location
114-136 Alexander Drive
Highland Park,
QLD
4211
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
60th Peninsula Open
60th Peninsula Open
Date June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025 Venue Grace Lutheran College Location
Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Rd
Rothwell,
QLD
4022
Australia
Organizer Redcliffe Chess Club
Queensland Junior Chess Championships 2025
Queensland Junior Chess Championships 2025
Date July 1, 2025 - July 4, 2025 Venue Anglican Church Grammar School Location
41 Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane,
QLD
4169
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
Gold Coast Open
Gold Coast Open
Date July 10, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Venue Broadbeach Cultural Centre Location
61 Sunshine Boulevard
Mermaid Waters,
QLD
4218
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Date July 26, 2025 Venue Anglican Church Grammar School Location
41 Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane,
QLD
4169
Australia
Organizer Strategic Minds Chess Club
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date July 26, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date August 16, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
Gold Coast One Day Challenge Term 3
Gold Coast One Day Challenge Term 3
Date August 17, 2025 Venue William Duncan State School Hall Location
114-136 Alexander Drive
Highland Park,
QLD
4211
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
Arianne Caolli Memorial Premier and Open
Arianne Caolli Memorial Premier and Open
Date August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025 Venue Broadbeach Cultural Centre Location
61 Sunshine Boulevard
Mermaid Waters,
QLD
4218
Australia
Organizer Gold Coast Chess Club
Brisbane Girls Tournament
Brisbane Girls Tournament
Date August 31, 2025 Venue Somerville House Location
17 Graham Street
South Brisbane,
QLD
4101
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
Great Barrier Reef Chess Open
Great Barrier Reef Chess Open
Date September 6, 2025 - September 7, 2025 Venue Newman Catholic College Smithfield Location
James Cook University Campus
Cairns,
QLD
Australia
Organizer Cairns Chess Club
Termly Junior Chess Championships
Termly Junior Chess Championships
Date September 7, 2025 Venue MacGregor State High School Location
Blackwattle Street
Macgregor,
QLD
4109
Australia
Organizer Crown Chess Academy
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Date September 13, 2025 Venue Anglican Church Grammar School Location
41 Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane,
QLD
4169
Australia
Organizer Strategic Minds Chess Club
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date September 13, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
Nell Van de Graaff Classic
Nell Van de Graaff Classic
Date September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025 Venue William Duncan State School Hall Location
114-136 Alexander Drive
Highland Park,
QLD
4211
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
2025 Leo Wilkinson Memorial
2025 Leo Wilkinson Memorial
Date September 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025 Venue Grace Lutheran College Location
Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Rd
Rothwell,
QLD
4022
Australia
Organizer Redcliffe Chess Club
2025 Byron Capital Darling Downs Open incorporating QLD Championships
2025 Byron Capital Darling Downs Open incorporating QLD Championships
Date October 2, 2025 - October 6, 2025 Venue Toowoomba Grammar School Location
24 Margaret Street
East Toowoomba,
QLD
4350
Australia
Organizer Toowoomba Chess Club
Queensland Inter-School State Finals
Queensland Inter-School State Finals
Date October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Organizer Gardiner Chess
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Date October 18, 2025 Venue Anglican Church Grammar School Location
41 Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane,
QLD
4169
Australia
Organizer Strategic Minds Chess Club
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date October 25, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
Coomera Halloween Rapid
Coomera Halloween Rapid
Date October 25, 2025 Venue Upper Coomera Centre Location
90 Reserve Road
Upper Coomera,
QLD
4209
Australia
Organizer Gold Coast Chess Club
Brisbane Girls Tournament
Brisbane Girls Tournament
Date October 26, 2025 Venue Somerville House Location
17 Graham Street
South Brisbane,
QLD
4101
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
The Bundaberg Classic
The Bundaberg Classic
Date November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025 Venue St Luke’s Anglican School Location
4 Mezger Street
Kalkie,
QLD
4670
Australia
Organizer Bundaberg Chess Club
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date November 8, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
Queensland Seniors Championship
Queensland Seniors Championship
Date November 15, 2025 - November 16, 2025 Venue Grace Lutheran College Location
Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Rd
Rothwell,
QLD
4022
Australia
Organizer Qld Womens Chess League
Termly Junior Chess Championships
Termly Junior Chess Championships
Date November 16, 2025 Venue MacGregor State High School Location
Blackwattle Street
Macgregor,
QLD
4109
Australia
Organizer Crown Chess Academy
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Strategic Minds Rapid/ Strategic Minds Blitz
Date November 22, 2025 Venue Anglican Church Grammar School Location
41 Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane,
QLD
4169
Australia
Organizer Strategic Minds Chess Club
Gold Coast One Day Challenge Term 4
Gold Coast One Day Challenge Term 4
Date November 23, 2025 Venue William Duncan State School Hall Location
114-136 Alexander Drive
Highland Park,
QLD
4211
Australia
Organizer Gardiner Chess
2025 Christmas Special
2025 Christmas Special
Date December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025 Venue Grace Lutheran College Location
Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Rd
Rothwell,
QLD
4022
Australia
Organizer Qld Womens Chess League
Cookies QLD Rapids
Cookies QLD Rapids
Date December 20, 2025 Venue Kings Christian College Reedy Creek Location
68 Gemvale Road
Reedy Creek,
QLD
4227
Australia
Organizer Cookies Chess
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions we receive about contacting the Chess Association of Queensland.
How can I contact the Chess Association of Queensland?
You can send us a message via our Contacts page and it will be directed to the relevant Council member to respond.
What is the best way to stay updated with chess events?
Visit our Upcoming Tournaments page to find events in Queensland.
How do I find a chess club near me?
Visit our website’s ‘Clubs‘ section to find a list of affiliated chess clubs throughout Queensland.
How do I register for a chess tournament?
Check our ‘Tournaments‘ section for upcoming events and registration details.
Is there a membership fee to join the Chess Association of Queensland?
Yes, there is a nominal annual membership fee. Please visit our ‘Membership‘ page for more details.
Do you offer chess lessons or coaching?
The CAQ does not do chess coaching themselves. If you want to find some chess coaches, submit an enquiry through the Contact page.
I'm interested in starting a chess club in Queensland. How do I affiliate with the CAQ?
You can find more information on how to become an affiliated club with the Chess Association of Queensland here.
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