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Chess Association of Queensland

October 10th 2026
Results 217 Players 3 Divisions

Byron Capital Darling Downs Open 2026

Incorporating the Queensland Championships! 217 players competed across 3 divisions.

Premier Winner: FM Yifei Hu
Joint 2026 QLD Champions: IM Yi Liu & FM Jack Rodgers
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Upcoming CAQ Grand Prix 6th-8th November

The Arianne Caoili Memorial

6th - 8th November 2026
Gold Coast Chess Club

A featured event in the CAQ Grand Prix! This tournament honors the memory of Arianne Caoili, an esteemed chess champion. Don't miss this opportunity to compete in this prestigious memorial tournament.

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Upcoming Inaugural

Queensland Chess Club Championship

Become the 1st Club Classical Champion! The Queensland Chess Club is running their inaugural Club Classical Championship.

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Up and Coming Tournaments!

Upcoming

Toowoomba Spring Rapid

The Toowoomba Spring Rapid is coming up! A great opportunity for rapid chess action in Toowoomba.

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14th-15th Nov

Queensland Seniors

The Queensland Seniors Championships will be held on the 14th and 15th of November. A prestigious event for senior players!

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10th October

Million Life Rapid

The next in the Million Life Rapid series presented by Cookie's Chess QLD - 10th October! Queensland has lots of talented junior players who won't want to miss this.

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November

Cane Cutter Classic

The Cane Cutter Classic tournament hosted by Innisfail Chess Club. Part of the CAQ Grand Prix — venue to be confirmed!

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Upcoming

Queensland Teams

The Queensland Teams event is a yearly fan favourite on the CAQ calendar! Gather your team and compete in this exciting teams tournament.

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Upcoming

Linglong Cup Term 4

8th November 2026

The Linglong Cup Term 4 is coming up on November 8th! Don't miss the final term edition of this popular series.

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Upcoming Min $2,500 Prize Pool

UQ Chess Club October Series

The UQ Chess Club October Series is coming up with a minimum $2,500 prize pool!

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Results

2026 Leo Wilkinson Memorial Results

1st Place: Jeeva Praveen

112 players competed in the 2026 Leo Wilkinson Memorial. Congratulations to Jeeva Praveen on taking out 1st place!

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Series

News from the CAQ Grand Prix 2026

2 new events added! The Arianne Caoili (Nov 6-8) and Innisfail Chess Club Weekender (Nov, venue TBC). Score points from 14 tournaments across Queensland for big prizes!

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Important Dates

Upcoming Meetings

Club Presidents Online Meeting

Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 at 7:30pm

7:30 PM AEST

CAQ Council Mini Meeting

Tuesday October 13th, 2026 at 7:30pm

7:30 PM AEST
All club presidents and council members please mark these dates

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