Game time

Real games. Real clocks. Real wins.

Lessons teach the ideas. Tournaments are where ideas get real. We run a calendar of in-house events, inter-branch matches, rated junior tournaments — plus school holiday camps that pack a week of chess into five fun mornings.

Term 2 calendar

What's coming up.

17May

Term 2 Inter-Branch Open Glen Waverley · 9am – 4pm · All levels welcome

Open

24May

Friday Night Blitz Camberwell · 6pm – 9pm · 5+0 format

Blitz

07Jun

Junior Rapid Championship Camberwell · Under 12 / Under 16 · 15+5 rapid

Rated

14Jun

Beginner-Friendly Friday Cranbourne · 5pm – 8pm · A first tournament safe space

New

28Jun

Winter Holiday Cup Pakenham · Two-day Swiss · 6 rounds

Major

12Jul

Parents vs Kids Glen Waverley · 11am – 2pm · Trophies, sandwiches, mild ego damage

Social

Winter Camp · 1–5 July Winter holiday chess camp at Chess Republic

School holidays

Five mornings of chess, friends, and proper progress.

Each school break we run a holiday camp at one of our metro venues. Mornings are split between coached sessions, mini-tournaments, puzzles, simul matches with senior coaches, and just enough off-board chaos to keep it fun.

Mon–Fri, 9am – 12:30pm (drop-off from 8:30am)
Mixed-level groups so siblings can attend together
Tournament prep block on the final morning
Trophies for everyone, bigger ones for the winners
Lunch optional — bring or buy on-site

Reserve a spot Sibling pricing

First time at a tournament?

Here's how it actually works.

We run our own events specifically because most kids' first tournament is intimidating. Ours aren't.

Pick an event

Open events suit any level. Rated events are for students whose coach has signed them off. Beginner-Friendly Fridays are exactly what they sound like.

Register online

No third-party booking sites, no booking fees. Register direct, pay direct, get a confirmation that tells you exactly where to be and when.

Show up & play

Pairings on the wall, coaches on the floor, parents in the spectator area. Snacks at half time. Trophies at the end. Cuddles in the car for a tough loss.

your child's first medal is closer than you think

Ready to enter?
Or just want to watch first?

Spectators are welcome at every event. Parents often come along to one before signing their child up — there's no pressure either way.