CAQ Newsletter

Chess Association of Queensland

April 2026
Featured 18 Titled Players

Churchie International 2026

Norwegian Grandmaster and world top 50 Johan-Sebastian Christiansen is top seed! GM Temur Kuybokarov is the leading Australian!

18 Titled Players Entered!

A stellar field featuring Grandmasters, International Masters, and top Australian talent.

Tournament Details
Churchie International Chess Tournament
Top Seed: GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen
Leading Australian: GM Temur Kuybokarov
Churchie, Brisbane
Entries Open Now Don't Miss Out

Byron Capital Darling Downs Open 2026

Entries have opened for the 2026 Darling Downs Open! This is a fantastic tournament in the Queensland region that attracts players from across the state, and across the world! Secure your spot early!

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Darling Downs Region
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Final Day

O2C Doeberl Cup 2026

Australia's premier chess tournament is in its final day! Check the latest draws and results from Canberra.

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Series

CAQ Grand Prix Revived

The Grand Prix returns for 2026! Score points from 14 tournaments across Queensland competing for big prizes.

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Qualifying

Anzac Challenge

Queensland has many talented players close to 2000 FIDE - Churchie are running a qualifying event offering one winning player direct access into the Churchie International Premier tournament.

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World Championship

FIDE Candidates 2026

GM Javokhir Sindarov is the clear leader in the Candidates Tournament! Follow the action as players compete for a shot at the World Championship.

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Memorial

Wendy Terry Memorial

Date Change Notice

A clash has caused a date change. The Wendy Terry Memorial is now May 23 and May 24, 2026.

May 23-24, 2026
Event Details
Term 2

Linglong Cup Term 2

New Date: May 31st

The Linglong Cup Term 2 has moved to May 31st, 2026.

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School Holidays

FIDE-Rated Junior Rapid

$1,400 Prize Fund

Jack Rodgers Chess Coaching presents a FIDE-rated junior rapid tournament during the school holidays! A perfect opportunity for students to gain or improve their FIDE ratings.

April 17, 2026 • Brisbane Boys College
Entry Form on CAQ Facebook
Important Dates

Upcoming Meetings

Club Presidents Online Meeting

Tuesday April 7th, 2026

7:00 PM AEST

CAQ Council Meeting

Tuesday April 14th, 2026

7:00 PM AEST
All club presidents and council members please mark these dates

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