Dates/Times

Start: Monday November 29th, 2010 9.00am
End Tuesday November 30th, 2010 5.00pm

Monash University, Clayton Campus
Wellington Rd, Clayton
Melbourne, Victoria

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Games

The “Swiss Format” ensures that all students will play against players of a similar standard; we expect both novice players and experts to enjoy a fun, learning and social experience.

All players play 7 games, regardless if they win or lose.

If a player wins a game, they score 1.0 point. In the subsequent game they play against a harder opponent. If a player draws a game, they score 0.5 points. In the subsequent game they play against a similar opponent. If a player loses a game, they score 0.0 points. In the subsequent game they play against an easier opponent.

(Where possible) students from the same school will not compete against each other.

Each game will be timed, with a maximum of 25 minutes per player, per game (see Rules for Players).

Divisions

Primary competitions are open to all players enrolled at Primary School
Middle Years competitions are limited to players from Grade 5 – Year 9
Open Secondary competitions are available to all players from Year 7 – Year 12

Girls Only competitions are available to single-sex or co-ed schools entering an All Girls team of any age

What they had to say...

"An experience which no participant will ever forget." Walter Horeb, teacher

"Fantastic opportunity to meet and play other chess enthusiasts." Helen Boulton, Wodonga Middle Years College

"Since we have been involved with Chess Kids I have witnessed the development of students lacking in confidence to be self-assured, able to concentrate longer and performing better in other subject areas."

"Chess is like a war of the mind." Luke Baker, participant

"This is the best experience, something worth training for." Tim Jolly, Latrobe High School

"Having this experience has meant the world to our chess kids." Alyssa MacDonald, Deception Bay Nth State School

"Thank you Chess Kids! We had a great 2 days. 2 days immersed in the world of Chess. Making moves, meeting people and moving our mental muscles." Christine Craig, Stella Maris, Maroochydore

"Fantastic 2 days that ran smoothly where kids are challenged to do their best." M. White, Balranald Central School

"Brilliant learning experience; great chance to improve your chess and meet new players." Tim Simaile, Kadina High School

"Thanks for having us in your tournament. We had a great time and would love to come back again." Brian Thew, Wollumbin High School

"A fantastic event that succeeds in making chess and achievement "Cool"." Andrea McQuitty, Forth Primary School

"This competition was a great opportunity for our chess team to have the opportunity to play against other players from interstate and make new friends." Mary Elphick, Wollongong Public School

"I'll never forget my 7 year old grinning like a Cheshire Cat when he won his first chess game at the National Championships!!" Andrew Banks, Mildura Senior College

"This is a well organised, proffessional event that caters for all level of school competition." Peter Donkin, Good Counsel College

"You can feel the energy of Australia's future chess masters." Helen Smyth, Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Alice Springs

"Excellent opportunity for young people to experience chess as a sport, not only as a game." Margaret Burke

"Thanks organisers for the great competition and coaching." Anthony Prasad, Nagle College