Tournament Registration

October School Holiday – Open Tournament

Date

01/10/2025

Time

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Venue

Phoenix Park Community Centre

Location

22 Rob Roy Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145

Format

7-round Swiss Format, 15min Per Player

Cost

$60

Join us for an exciting chess tournament designed for primary school kids, hosted by Chess Ideas!

This fun and friendly event will take place on Wednesday, 1st October from 10:00am to 4:30pm at the Phoenix Park Community Centre (Basketball Court), located at 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East 3145.

Plenty of parking is available on-site for your convenience.

The tournament will follow a 7-round Swiss format, with each player having 15 minutes to make their moves. This format ensures that every child, regardless of experience, can participate and challenge themselves while showcasing their chess skills.

It’s perfect for children who already know how to play chess.

The fee is $60 for the day. 

Chess Ideas, Victoria’s first and premier chess coaching team, has been inspiring young chess players since 1994. In addition to clubs, they offer tournaments, private coaching, and holiday programs, all designed to foster a love of chess in the next generation.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to have fun, learn, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment!

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Terms & Conditions

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Tournament Terms & Conditions

Lunch 

Playing chess is a hungry and thirsty affair. Please bring plenty to eat and drink.

Prizes

Individual Players:

Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in the competition. All other players will be emailed a digital participation certificate within a week of participation.

School Teams:

If there are four or more students from a school attending, they will compete as a team (as well as individuals). Medals will be awarded to the top five players from the top three teams, and bronze medals to the top two individuals in the other teams.

Parents should arrive by 1.30pm if they wish to be there for the prizegiving.

Format

A 7 round Swiss. Each player has 15 minutes per game to complete their moves.

Medical:

If your child has any medical condition, please advise us before the tournament and on the day. EpiPen’s need to be handed to the tournament director on the day.

Any queries please contact us on: logistics@chessideas.com.au

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