* Event: Vic Junior Championships – 24 June

The 2023 Victorian Junior Chess Championships are being held at Glen Waverley High School in the first week of the June school holidays starting 24 June. There are separate events based on age and gender. Please see the notice here on Chess Chat for more...

* Event: Vic Open 9-12 June

2023 Victorian Open is being hosted at Melbourne Chess Club over the King’s Birthday long week-end. There will be a total prize pool of over $3,500. Format:    7 Round Swiss, ACF & FIDE rated                                    Details...

* Event: Chess without Borders: 26-27 May

Special event 26 – 27 May Chess Without Borders at the Immigration Museum Join in a community-focused chess experience, for players and nonplayers alike, with free-play, competitions, conversation, activities and exhibitions. Immigration Museum Facebook...

* 2023 World Champion – Ding Liren

Score after the 14 classic games:    Ian Nepomniachtchi  7  vs  Ding Liren   7 Score after the 4 rapid games:      Ian Nepomniachtchi  1.5  vs  Ding Liren   2.5 So, after a dramatic match, Ding Liren wins the 4th game of the rapid game tie-break to become World...

* Croydon Junior Open – results

Congratulations to all players on their concentration and application during their games and on their general good behaviour. The main prize winners: Overall Equal 1st :   Elijah Rojas, Johar Khatti and Harry Haoran   (6/7)          [ medal, book, certificate ] Top in...