All the news from the latest CAQ Council Meeting including new Arbiter tournament requirements and up and coming events.
NEWS FROM THE CAQ Number 1
Tag: queensland
Wendy Terry Memorial Report
The Wendy Terry Memorial was held last weekend in the picturesque grounds of Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell.
IM Brodie McClymont and FM Gene Nakauchi shared 1st place; and tied for 3rd were IM Stephen Solomon, Sravan Renjith, FM Dusan Stojic and Nicholas Paetsch.
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Marcus Porter Memorial
Starts: November 27, 2020
Ends: November 27, 2020
Location: Marist College Ashgrove, 142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia
Description:
The Annual Marcus Porter Memorial organised and run by The Gap Chess Club is back for another two nights of entertainment.
Get special prizes for playing the Grob (or reverse Grob!) in your games and enjoy the celebration of Marcus.
This year the event will be held on Friday 27th November and Friday 4th December.
We hope you can make this great event! 🙂
Marcus Porter Memorial 2020 - flyer
Queensland Junior Chess Championships 2020
The Chess Association of Queensland Presents: 2020 Queensland Junior Chess Championships FIDE, ACF, and QJ rated events. When: Dec 7th-11th Where: Anglican Church Grammar School (Morris Hall) East Brisbane Registration: 9.00-9.30am Monday Dec 7 Organiser: Hughston Parle Chief Arbiter: Michael D’Arcy
While this tournament is typically hosted in the June-July school holidays, it had to be moved to December due to the Queensland Government’s Covid-19 guidelines.
Covid-19 regulations mandate a fixed number of participants in the venue as of the 14th October 2020. Unlike previous years, this tournament faces a potential limit on numbers. However, it is hoped that this cap will be lifted prior to the start of the event. Nevertheless, each respective flyer states the maximum number of players that will be accepted. This is subject to change depending on the most recent government regulations two weeks prior to the tournament’s commencement. Participants will be accepted from 12pm the 21st October until the respective cap is met. For any queries/concerns, please contact queenslandjuniorchamps@caq.org.au
U12 Queensland Junior Chess Championship 2020 FINAL
U10 Queensland Junior Chess Championship 2020 FINAL
U8 Queensland Junior Chess Championship 2020 FINAL
Queensland Junior Blitz Chess Championships 2020 FINAL
COVID-19 Safe Plan
Queensland Seniors Championships
Starts: November 7, 2020
Ends: November 8, 2020
Location: St Joseph’s Primary School Bracken Ridge, 30 Eldorado St, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia
Description:
Confirmed! The annual Seniors Championship of Queensland always attracts a strong and friendly field and should be another great event.
2020 Seniors Champ
Wendy Terry Memorial
Starts: October 24, 2020
Ends: October 25, 2020
Location: Grace Lutheran College Rothwell Campus, Anzac Ave & Mewes Road, Rothwell QLD 4022, Australia
Another great tournament, the Wendy Terry Memorial has shifted weekends. A limit of 90 players can take part in this event so check out the flyer to see all the registration information and to book your spot!
Queensland Womens and Girls Championship Report
The Queensland Women’s and Girls Championship ran over the weekend of October 10th and 11th at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Bracken Ridge. The tournament was organised by Gail Young of the QWCL, and the arbiters were FA Max Kershaw and NA David Esmonde.
CAQ President Mark C Stokes presented each of the section winners with a trophy.
Michelle Lin is the new Queensland Women’s Champion – winning the tournament with a full 1.5 points over the rest of the field.
The Queensland Girls Champion title was shared 5 ways – with Anastasia Cooper, Elaina Qiang, Bridgette Watkins, Elizabeth Williams and Yuehan Xu all scoring 4.0 / 6
QLD Women's and Girls - 2020 Age Titles
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Under 16 | Michelle Lin |
| Under 14 | Yuehan Xu |
| Under 12 | Anastasia Cooper |
| Under 10 | Elaina Qiang |
| Under 8 | Elizabeth Williams |
