ACT Junior Chess Tournament
2019 Under 8 Championships - Sunday 2 June 2019 - Campbell High School
This event is suitable for all eligible players who can confidently move the chess pieces around the board. Chess Clocks will be used and children who have not used clocks before, or have not participated in competitive chess before, will receive instructions and assistance (particularly in the early rounds). Between 30 and 40 potential grandmasters have contested this event in each of the last few years, ranging from the very experienced to (almost) complete novices. All players compete for all rounds unless byes occur. Nobody is “eliminated” during the day. We suggest all parents of “first-timers” stay for at least 1-2 rounds to be sure their child is comfortable & happy with their participation.
Seven rounds will be played with each player having 15 minutes to complete their moves (maximum game time 30mins). At the completion of the final round, trophies will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th placegetters and first Under 6. All children will receive a participation ribbon. For more information 2019 Under 8 Championships.
2019 Primary Allegro - Sunday 16 June 2019 - Campbell High School
Have you/are you playing in the Primary School Chess Championships? Do you enjoy playing chess and representing your school? The 2019 Primary School Allegro is a fun chess tournament for all children currently attending primary school. Playing conditions are the same as the primary school open or girls championships (that is, games are played with clocks with each player having 15 mins to complete his/her moves) and children compete as individuals. So if you are planning on playing in the ACT School Chess Championships, this Primary Allegro will be great practice.
Awards are made to the first placed boy and first placed girl in each school year from Kindy to year 6. The school with the highest level of participation receives chess books for the school library. This tournament caters to all standards of play. All children who can confidently make all the basic moves of chess are encouraged to participate and every participant receives a ribbon! For more information