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Welcome to the Chess Association of Western Australia's Website

Here you will find all the information you need regarding chess in Western Australia.

The site primarily caters for registered CAWA chess players be they Senior or Junior. But if you are an unregistered player, casual player or even an interested visitor feel free to look around. Perhaps after viewing the CAWA site you may wish to join the CAWA. By becoming a member you are then eligible to participate in ratified tournaments and obtain an official rating. Membership forms are available under the Administration section in the site navigation menu on the left.

You may also consider volunteering to help CAWA in running (or helping out at) events and competitions. Your gift of time would be much appreciated and meaningful to CAWA and participants. To volunteer please use the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uOGkfc3ltuIgt1KgF1UDxfDEq5WN4lKsSEbjM-r1ims

For more information regarding volunteering for CAWA, please contact: Andrew Hardegen - CAWA President     email: andrewhardegen4@gmail.com

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2025 CAWA GRAND PRIX UPDATE (02/07/25)

CAWA Grand Prix
There have been three rounds of the 2025 CAWA Grand Prix already played and the current standings can be found here:
2025 CAWA Grand Prix

The CAWA Grand Prix continues on Sunday the 13th of July, with the 2025 CAWA Blitz Championship at Leeming Primary School. All details can be found on the TryBooking link, where all entries must be made: https://www.trybooking.com/DCMMM

Also keep an eye out for the South West chess events coming up in September, details at the TryBooking links below:

South West Open: https://www.trybooking.com/DBMFG

South West Allegro: https://www.trybooking.com/DBNIQ

The South West Open is also part of the Grand Prix.


Please send all enquiries regarding the CAWA Grand Prix to the Coordinator:

Ian McAteer     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com





2025 HARRIS EDWARDES INTERCLUB COMPETITON (30/06/25)

Harris Edwardes Interclub
The 2025 Harris Edwardes Interclub Competition will be held on 20th and 27th of July at Leeming Primary School (Southern Suburbs Chess Club).

Full details are available from the information sheet: 2025 Harris Edwardes Interclub Competition Information Sheet

The divisions are: Open (no rating limits), Major (all players U1950) & Minor (all players U1550).

Let me know if your club will be entering teams. I don't need to know names yet, just which teams in which division. I can discuss exceptions within 50 points of the category limits if this is needed to ensure a team entry.


Please send all enquiries regarding the Harris Edwardes Interrclub Competition to the Organiser:

Ian McAteer     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com





PERTH CHESS LEAGUE ROUND 4 RESULTS (30/06/25)

Perth Chess League
Round 4 of the Perth Chess League was hosted by the Perth Chess Club (North Woodvale Primary School) on Wednesday the 25th of June.

It was great to see the big field competing in the Fred Maris Trophy alongside the PCL games, but the real action was in the league games.

In the First Division, Teh's Team ran out 4 - 0 winners but the score belied the hard fought nature of the games, especially on board 1, where Keegan O'Mahoney played his favoured Dutch to gain a clear edge against Zac Teh before, with a choice of two pawns to take, picked the wrong one and went into a losing position.

Similarly, Southern Suburbs won by 3.5 - 0.5 but again the games were tough. Jacob Gibson had a nice edge at one point and was certainly holding a draw before allowing his queen to become trapped "in Siberia" and Bradley Lucas capitalized with a direct attack on the king.

In the Second Division both Southern Suburbs and Swan Valley White continued their winning runs to set up an important clash in the next round.

The results & cross table after round 4, the draw for round 5 and updated PGN file is avaliable from the Perth Chess League page.

The next round is coming up soon - Monday 14 July 2025 at Swan Valley Chess Club.


For further information regarding the Perth Chess League please contact the League Organiser:

Ian McAteer     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com





2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 4TH ZONAL RESULTS (23/06/25)

School Chess League
The 2025 School Chess League 4th Zonal was played at the State Library of Western Australia on Sunday the 22nd of June.

Congratulations to the winning schools:

Primary School Division: Oberthur Primary School

Secondary School Division: Perth Homeschool


Congratulations to the following schools who have now qualified for the School Chess League Finals in August at Murdoch University.

Primary School Division: Christ Church Grammar, Dalkeith, Oberthur, Harrisdale & Highgate.

Secondary School Division: Perth Homeschool, Shenton College, Perth Modern, Bob Hawke College, Wesley College, Rossmoyne SHS & Duncraig SHS.


Please send any enquiries regarding the 2025 School Chess League to:

CAWA Junior Vice President Rosa Tu    email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com





2025 WA BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (22/06/25)

WA Blitz Championship
The 2025 WA Blitz Championship will be held on Sunday 13th July at Leeming Primary School - 10 Meharry Rd, Leeming (Southern Suburbs Chess Club).

Full details are available from the entry form: 2025 WA Blitz Championship Entry Form

All entries must be made by TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DCMMM

Closing Date: Friday 11th July. Late entries may be accepted up to 12:30pm on the day, but will be subject to a $10 late entry fee.

Please send all enquiries to:

Chief Arbiter / Chief Organiser: IA Dr Andrew Hardegen     email: cawablitz@gmail.com     mob: 0407 421 084






JUNE 2025 CAWA NEWSLETTER (10/06/25)

CAWA Newsletter The June Edition of the CAWA Newsletter is now available.

Please enjoy!!!!

For those wishing to contribute anything to the next edition please send your submission to:

Mike McGregor - CAWA Newsletter Editor by the 31st of July 2025.     email: mike.mcgregor@cawa.org.au








2025 WA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS (10/06/25)

WA Chess Championship
The 2025 WA Chess Championships was held from Friday 30th May to Monday 2nd June at Perth Chess Club (North Woodvale Primary School)

Congratulations to:

IM Patrick Gong - 2025 WA Chess Champion

WFM Kathryn Hardegen - 2025 WA Women's Chess Champion

Derek Roebuck - 2025 WA Seniors' Chess Champion

Note: There will be a playoff for 2025 WA Reserves Chess Champion title between Drew Brand and Nimesh Shamalka.






2025 WA JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (09/06/25)

WA Junior Chess Championships
The 2025 WA Junior Chess Championships will be held from Monday 7th July to Thursday 10th July, 2025 at Gibney Hall, Trinity College.

Full details are available from the event information sheet: WA Junior Chess Championships Information Sheet

All bookings are to be done by using QR code on the information sheet or at: https://www.trybooking.com/DCIOA

Entries close: Friday, 4th July 2025 at 11:59pm

The WA Junior Chess Championships is the largest individual chess tournament for juniors in Western Australia. It is open to all junior players and provides an excellent opportunity for competitive play across different age groups.

A detailed schedule for each age section is available from the information sheet. Also please refer to the information sheet for specific round times and age group details.

Important Information

w This event is one of the main criteria used in selecting players for the 2025 WA State Junior Team.
w The titles of 2025 WA Junior Champion and 2025 WA State Girl Champion will be awarded to the winners of the Under 18 Open and Under 18 Girls sections respectively.

Players who wish to compete for these titles must enter the relevant U18 section, regardless of their age group eligibility.

Parental Supervision

This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times during the tournament. If a parent is not attending and delegates the responsibility to another adult, please ensure that person is properly informed and able to take full responsibility.

Conduct and Sportsmanship

All participants are expected to compete with good sportsmanship and show respect to other players, officials, and volunteers. This tournament would not be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers. If you are able to assist, please consider offering your help - your support is appreciated and helps grow the chess community in WA.

Contact

For any questions or further information, please contact: Rosa Tu     email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com





2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE - 4TH ZONAL TOURNAMENT SUNDAY JUNE 22 (03/06/25)

School Chess League
The 2025 SCL 4th Zonal will be held on the ground floor of the State Library on the 22nd June.

Full details are available from the information sheet: 2025 SCL Zonal 4 Information Sheet

Bookings to be made through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DCIFF

This event marks the final chance to accumulate enough points for the 2025 WA School Chess League final in August.

Please note the following changes

1. Starting time: 10:30 AM
2. Breaks after every 3 rounds
3. Entries cutoff time: 11:59 PM, Friday, June 20th
4. Participation is capped at 130 for an enhanced tournament experience.

Important reminders

1. No late entries will be accepted after the cutoff time, and on-site registrations will not be accommodated. Please ensure you have a valid ticket before attending.
2. All CAWA junior tournaments require parental supervision throughout. If delegating supervision, ensure the responsible party understands their duties. Past breaches of rules do not excuse future lapses in responsibility.
3. Do not leave personal belongings unattended; unattended items will be removed and disposed of for security reasons.

Thank you for your attention to these details.

Please send all enquiries to: CAWA Junior Vice President Rosa Tu     email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com





2025 SOUTH WEST CHESS FESTIVAL BOOKINGS NOW OPEN (01/06/25)

Margaret River
Bookings are now open for the South West Chess Festival events which will be held in Margaret River on the 13th & 14th of September.

Full details are available from the information sheet: 2025 South West Chess Festival Information Sheet

Places are limited to 28 for the Open and 16 for the Allegro so please book early to avoid missing out.

To book for the Open book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBMFG

To book for the Allegro book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBNIQ


Tournament sponsor The River Hotel is offering a 15% discount on accommodation for the event. Please contact the organiser Ian McAteer (contact details below) after buying your tickets to get the discount code.


Please send all enquiries: Ian McAteer     email: swopenwa@gmail.com     phone/text: 0403 776 220





2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 3RD ZONAL RESULTS (27/05/25)

School Chess League The
2025 School Chess League 3rd Zonal was played at the Perth State Library on Sunday the 25th of May.

Congratulations to the winning schools:

Primary School Division: Dalkeith Primary School

Secondary School Division: Bob Hawke College

Please send any enquiries regarding the 2025 School Chess League to:

CAWA Junior Vice President: Rosa Tu    email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com






2025 BUNBURY OPEN RESULTS (20/05/25)

2025 Bunbury Open The 2025 Bunbury Chess Open (17th & 18th May) was a huge success with 22 players from Perth and the Southwest competing over two days of classical chess.

Congratulations to the new Bunbury Open Champion Alice O'Gorman, who was undefeated 5.5/6.

Full details can be found on the Bunbury Chess Club Website:
https://bunburychessclub.com/bunbury-open/



Disclaimer
CAWA shares information on non-official tournaments and club activities as provided by individual arbiters, club coordinators, or event organizers. However, CAWA does not oversee or take responsibility for the accuracy, rule enforcement, or management of these events. Any concerns should be directed to the respective organizers. CAWA remains committed to promoting chess in WA with fairness, transparency, and integrity.




WA SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE - 3RD ZONAL TOURNAMENT (12/05/25)

School Chess League
We are excited to announce the 3rd Zonal Tournament of the WA School Chess League, taking place on:

Date: Sunday, 25th May

Venue: Level 2, State Library of WA, 25 Francis Street, Perth WA

This centrally located venue is easily accessible by public transport, with convenient parking directly beneath the building. You'll also find plenty of cafes, restaurants, WA art gallery, and the WA Museum nearby making it a great day out for both players and families.

Important Venue Guidelines

To ensure a smooth and respectful event for all participants and other venue users, please observe the following:

1. No food or drinks (except water) are allowed in the game room due to venue restrictions.
2. Please keep noise to a minimum - especially in shared areas like the elevator. No shouting or stomping.
3. Respect others: Antisocial behavior or any form of bullying will not be tolerated. CAWA reserves the right to remove individuals and ban them from future events.

Entries and Enquiries

Full details are available from the information sheet: School Chess League Zonal 3 Information Sheet

Bookings to be made through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DBRNZ

w No late entries will be accepted after the published cutoff date (4pm Saturday 24th May). This rule will be strictly enforced.

w Before sending enquiries, please thoroughly read the event flyer and the FAQ: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19JGdzuWxg/ compiled from previous tournaments.

Our volunteers generously offer their time, please respect their efforts by checking all available information first. We look forward to seeing you at the event for another exciting day of chess and sportsmanship!


Please send all enquiries to: CAWA Junior Vice President Rosa Tu     email:chessassociationwa@gmail.com





2025 WA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (11/05/25)

WA Chess Championship
The 2025 WA Chess Championships will be held from Friday 30th May to Monday 2nd June at Perth Chess Club (North Woodvale Primary School, 4 Chichester Dr, Woodvale)

Full details are available from the entry form: WA Chess Championships Entry Form

All entries must be made by TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DBRNK

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May. Further entries may be accepted up to 7:00pm Friday 30th May, subject to a $20 late entry fee.

Please send all enquiries to: IA Dr Andrew Hardegen     email: wachesschampionship@gmail.com     phone: 0407 421 084





PERTH CHESS LEAGUE ROUND 3 RESULTS (08/05/25)

Perth Chess League
Round 3 of the 2025 Perth Chess League was played at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School) on the 6th of May.

Many thanks to the Swan Valley players who turned up early and helped to set up.

The results & standings after round 3, the draw for round 4 and updated PGN file is avaliable from the Perth Chess League page.

Round 4 is the start of the second set of round robin games. Out of the hat came a repeat of round 2 with colours reversed.

Players for round 4 will be sought closer to the date - which is Wednesday the 25th of June at Perth Chess Club, North Woodvale.


For further information regarding the Perth Chess League please contact the League Organiser:

Ian McAteer     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com





2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 2ND ZONAL RESULTS (06/05/25)

School Chess League The
2025 School Chess League 2nd Zonal was held on Sunday, 4th May on the first floor of the Boola Katitjin building at Murdoch University.

Congratulations to the winning schools:

Primary School Division: Christchurch Grammar Primary School

Secondary School Division: Perth Modern School

Please send any enquiries regarding the 2025 School Chess League to:

School Chess League Coordinator: Alan Wolstencroft    email:chessassociationwa@gmail.com     Mobile: 0439 912 234






Daily Puzzle



Latest News

2025 CAWA Grand Prix Update

2025 Harris Edwardes Interclub Competition

Perth Chess League Round 4 Results

2025 School Chess League 4th Zonal Results

2025 WA Blitz Championship

June 2025 CAWA Newsletter

2025 WA Junior Chess Championships

2025 WA Junior Chess Championships

2025 School Chess League
4th Zonal Tournament - Sunday June 22


2025 South West Chess Festival Bookings Now Open

2025 School Chess League 3rd Zonal Results

2025 Bunbury Open Results

WA School Chess League 3rd Zonal Tournament

2025 WA Chess Championships

Perth Chess League Round 3 Results

2025 School Chess League 2nd Zonal Results


Upcoming Events

07 to 10 Jul
WA Junior Chess Championships

13 Jul
WA Blitz Championship

14 Jul
Perth Chess League Round 5

20 & 27 Jul
Harris Edwardes Interclub Competition

16 & 17 Aug
Willetton Open

24 Aug
School Chess League Finals

28 Aug
Perth Chess League Round 6


Recent Results

Previous tournament results can be found under the
Past Tournaments section in the site navigation menu on the left.

2025 SCL 4th Zonal

2025 WA Chess Championships

2025 SCL 3rd Zonal

2025 Bunbury Open

2025 SCL 2nd Zonal

2025 Gufeld Cup

2025 WA Junior Allegro Chess Championships

2025 WA Junior Rapidplay Championships

2025 Rapid Championship

2025 SCL 1st Zonal

2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship

2025 Oceania Zonals

2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships

2025 Australian Open Chess Championships