by Ian Birchall | Oct 4, 2026 | Information
2026 Victorian Junior Rapid and Blitz Championships were held on the first weekend in October at Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Maddingley. Saturday 3rd October – Rapid. Sunday 4th October – Blitz. Blitz Results ...
by Ian Birchall | Sep 28, 2026 | Information
The 2027 Australian Junior Chess Championships are in Hobart from 12th to 20th January. There are age group categories and girls-only categories. Details are on the tournament website here. Tournament flyer.
by Ian Birchall | Sep 23, 2026 | Information
Geelong Chess Club is hosting the 2026 Victorian Seniors (+50) Championship on the weekend of Oct 31 – Nov 1. For full details please check: Flyer Website
by Ian Birchall | Sep 22, 2026 | Information
The 2027 Australian Open Championships are in Darwin from 2nd to 11th January. The tournament website has the details: 2027 Australian Open Chess Championships
by Ian Birchall | Sep 18, 2026 | 2026 Awards, Latest News
2026 Spring Cup – Results Major ( > 1300) (cross table) 1st Ian Birchall (4.5/5) Trophy 2nd Shun Him Leung (3.5) Silver 3rd Nachiket Ramprasad (3) Bronze (on tiebreak)...
by Ian Birchall | Sep 18, 2026 | 2026 Awards, Latest News
2026 Firouzja Blitz – Medallists Youth (cross table) 1st Isaac Lockwood (6/6) Gold 2nd Jeremy Gu (5) Silver 3rd Daniel Josev-Cussen (4.5) Bronze Junior A (cross table) ...
by Ian Birchall | Sep 16, 2026 | Information
The 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, runs from 16th to 27th September. The tournament can be followed on various sites including: Official website Chess.com Lichess.org Chessbase.com
