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Chess Association of Western Australia Inc.
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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
CAWA hopes you enjoy the website and if you require further information please use the contacts below:
For all website related inquiries please contact:
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For all chess related inquiries please contact:
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FIDE WORLD CUP FOR CADETS 2025 (13/03/25)
Applications are invited to represent Australia at the FIDE World Cup for U8, U10 and U12 to be held in Batumi, Georgia from 22 June to 3 July 2025.
Australia is entitled to enter one male and one female player in each age division. To be eligible, a player shall not have reached the age of 8, 10 or 12 before 1 January 2025. Unlike some other overseas events, there is no ability to register additional players in age divisions.
More information can be found at: https://www.fide.com/world-cup-u8-u10-u12-last-call-for-wild-cards/
Inquiries can be sent to:
ACF Juniors Coordinator Mr Hui Lam Teh email: tehhuilam@gmail.com with cc to
ACF Selections Director Tom Saltmarsh email: selections_director@auschess.org.au
Applications for selection close with the ACF on 12 April.
PERTH CHESS LEAGUE ROUND 1 RESULTS (12/03/25)
The Perth Chess League kicked-off for 2025, with Round 1 played at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School) on the 11th of March.
The round 1 results for the first and second division teams is avaliable from the Perth Chess League page.
The next round is on the 3rd of April at the West Coast Chess Club, Gibson Hall, 138 Gibson Avenue, Padbury 6025.
For further information regarding the Perth Chess League please contact the League Organiser:
Ian McAteer email: cawa.gp@outlook.com
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ENTRIES CLOSE FOR THE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE FIRST ZONAL, ON SATURDAY, 15TH MARCH AT 6PM (12/03/25)
There is been a terrific response to our 1st SCL Zonal to be held on Sunday, 16th March at the Manning Hall.
Please note that entries close on Saturday, 15th March at 6pm (if not sooner if we reach our maximum limit of 200 players).
No entries will be accepted on the day.
Further details are available here: School Chess League Zonal 1 Entry Form
You can also enter by going to the Trybooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CZGNX
For more information regarding the School Chess League please contact the School Chess League Coordinator:
Alan Wolstencroft email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com Mobile: 0439 912 234
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PERTH CHESS LEAGUE UPDATE (09/03/25)
The Perth Chess League will kick-off for 2025, with Round 1 to be played at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School) on the 11th of March.
The pairings for the first and second division teams is avaliable from the Perth Chess League page.
For further information regarding the Perth Chess League please contact the League Organiser:
Ian McAteer email: cawa.gp@outlook.com
DATES AND VENUES FOR JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENTS TO JULY (21/02/25)
The dates and venues have been locked in for Junior CAWA chess tournaments to July 2025.
The tournaments are:-
w First School Chess League Zonal, Sunday, 16th March at Manning Community Hall, (CAWA membership not required).
Entries are already open at the Trybooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CZGNX
w Junior Rapidplay Championships, Saturday, 12th April at the North Woodvale Primary School, (CAWA Junior membership required).
w Junior Allegro Championships, Sunday 13th April at the North Woodvale Primary School, (CAWA Junior membership required).
w Second School Chess League Zonal, Sunday, 4th May at Boola Katitjin Building, Murdoch University, (CAWA Junior membership not required).
w Third School Chess League Zonal, Sunday, 25th May at the Perth State Library, (CAWA Junior membership not required).
w Fourth School Chess League Zonal, Sunday, 22nd June at the Perth State Library, (CAWA Junior membership not required).
w State Junior Championships Monday, 7th July to Thursday, 10th July at Gibney Hall, Trinity College, (CAWA Junior membership required).
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A comprehensive information sheet for the 2025 CAWA School Chess League (SCL) and WA Junior Chess Championships is available from the link below:
2025 CAWA School Chess League and WA Junior Champs Information Sheet
For more information on any of the Junior Events please contact:
School Chess League Coordinator: Alan Wolstencroft email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com Mobile: 0439 912 234
2025 WA ALLEGRO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS (20/02/25)
The 2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship was held on Sunday the 16th of February at North Woodvale Primary School.
Congratulations to the winner: IM Patrick Gong.
A full report provided by the organizer IA Andrew Hardegen and some nice photos provided by Hui Huang are available from the link below:
2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship Results
TEH CHESS ACADEMY UNDER 12 CHESS TOURNAMENT (19/02/25)
Teh Chess Academy will be holding an Under-12 chess tournament at the HillView Intercultural Community Center, Bentley this coming Saturday (22nd Feb) for kids rated below 1000 ACF to help spark their interest in competitive chess. The idea is to encourage young players to get involved and motivated, with attractive prize money to make it more exciting for them.
Full details of can be found on the flyer: Teh Chess Academy Under-12 tournament flyer
Bookings can be made through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CZAYT
Note: This event is limited to 30 participants only. Act Fast!
Please send all enquiries to: Hui Lam Teh email: tehhuilam@gmail.com
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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.
ENTRIES OPEN TODAY FOR THE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 1ST ZONAL, SUNDAY 16TH MARCH (17/02/25)
Entries open today at 5pm for the First Zonal on the Schools Chess League.
To enter please go to the Trybooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CZGNX
Full information of this event is available from the entry form: School Chess League Zonal 1 Entry Form
Note: On the entry form is a QR code which can be used for entry.
This zonal will be held at the Manning Hall on Concochie street on Sunday 16th March, (not to be confused with the Manning Community centre on Manning Road).
There has already been several enquiries about this event so book early to avoid possible disappointment. I will shortly be responding to all these enquiries.
Some key points:-
w Below the Hall is a large basement carpark, entry is from Bradshaw Crescent. Parking is free.
w The venue is same one that was used for the recent Australian Junior Championships.
w The venue opens at 10:30am and the first round will commence at 11:30am.
w The event is scheduled to finish at 5:15pm.
w This is not a drop-and-go event. Please organise supervision for your child as our organisers will be very busy running the tournament and will not be able to constantly supervise your child.
w It is not a requirement for players to wear their school uniforms for any of the School Chess League zonals.
w This is primarily a school team event but any individuals. i.e. school children who wish to enter this tournament are welcome to do so.
w In order to stand a chance of achieving a good result and qualifying for the Finals to be held in August, a minimum number of four players from your school is recommended.
w This event has two divisions, Primary schools and Secondary schools. i.e. two separate tournaments
w The tournament will be ACF rated.
w It is not necessary to have CAWA membership to play in this tournament.
w We intend to do the draw for the first round on Saturday evening, 15th March and notify players that evening.
w In the vicinity of the hall are some cafes and shops. (IGA).
For more information regarding the School Chess League please contact:
Alan Wolstencroft - School Chess League Coordinator email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com Mobile: 0439 912 234
WEST COAST CHESS CLUB (13/02/25)
A new chess club - the West Coast Chess Club is now up and running.
The club meets on Thursdays from 7pm at Gibson Hall - 138 Gibson Avenue, Padbury 6025.
For more information regarding the West Coast Chess Club please contact:
Dylan Gough email: chessnut36@gmail.com
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.
FEBRUARY 2025 CAWA NEWSLETTER (10/02/25)
The February 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 March 2025. email: mike.mcgregor@cawa.org.au
2025 WA ALLEGRO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (06/02/25)
The 2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship (9 Round Swiss - 12 mins + 3 sec increment) will be held on Sunday the 16th of February at North Woodvale Primary School.
Full details are available from the information sheet: 2025 WA Allegro Championship Information Sheet
All entries must be paid through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CYZIY
No entries will be accepted after 11:15am on Sunday 16th February.
Please send all enquiries to: IA Andrew Hardegen (Chief Arbiter / Chief Organiser) email: cawaallegro@gmail.com Mob: 0407 421 084
CONGRATULATIONS TO GORDON DUNLOP (06/02/25)
Congratulations to Gordon Dunlop who was awarded Life Membership of the CAWA for his many decades of service to chess in Western Australia at the 2025 CAWA Annual General Meeting.
CHANGE OF DATES FOR THE FIRST TWO SCL ZONALS (31/01/25)
This year the intention is to run four School Chess League Zonals (like last year).
However securing venues for the last three SCL Zonals is currently a work in progress.
The date of the first SCL Zonal has been moved to Sunday, 16th March at Manning Hall Community Centre (where the recent the Australian Junior Championships were held).
The second Zonal will be held on Sunday, 4th May (venue awaiting confirmation).
At this stage the dates for the last two Zonals are awaiting confirmation.
For more information regarding the School Chess League please contact:
Alan Wolstencroft - School Chess League Coordinator email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com
FRINGE WORLD TRASH TALK BLITZ (30/01/25)
Have you ever played a game of chess and wanted to deride and humiliate your opponent, not just on the board but off it as well?
Well now that opportunity has come at the State Theatre - Fringe Trash Talk Blitz.
Held annually, at the State Theatre in Perth, this is the perfect opportunity to pit your skills and vocal tactics against opponents that may otherwise have beaten you in all other circumstances.
Come and visit for some fun, casual and no holds barred smack talking chess.
Where: WA State Theatre 174 - 176 William Street, Perth (just outside the Heath Ledger Theatre Room)
When: Saturday 1st February from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: Absolutely nothing
How to get there:
https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/state-theatre-centre-of-wa/your-visit/parking-and-transport/
For more information, please contact: Dylan Gough email:chessnut36@gmail.com
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2025 OCEANIA ZONALS (29/01/25)
The 2025 Oceania Zonals were held in Melbourne from 24th to 29th of January.
Congratulations to: GM Temur Kuybokarov (8.0/9) for winning the event.
Also, congratulations to the other WA players who performed exceptionally well:
Open: Ashvin Balavignan (5.0/9), Daniel Shen (5.0/9), FM Rui Gen Teh (4.5/9) & Neville Shah (4.0/9)
Women: Kobe Wu (4.5/9)
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2025 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS (24/01/25)
The 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships was proudly hosted by the Chess Association of Western Australia in Perth WA from the 13th to the 21st of January.
Congratulations to:
2025 Australian Under 18 Open Chess Champion: FM Rui Gen Teh (WA)
2025 Australian Under 18 Girls' Chess Champion: Athena-Malar Retnaraja (SA)
2025 Australian Under 16 Open Chess Champion: Lucas Ni (NSW)
2025 Australian Under 16 Girls' Chess Champion: Joy Liu (NSW)
2025 Australian Under 14 Open Chess Champion: Daniel Wang (NSW)
2025 Australian Under 14 Girls' Chess Champion: Deethya Sai Katakam (VIC)
2025 Australian Under 12 Open Chess Champion: Zeqi Xing (QLD)
2025 Australian Under 12 Girls' Chess Champion: Cindy Chen (SA)
2025 Australian Under 10 Open Chess Champion: Terrence Li (QLD)
2025 Australian Under 10 Girls' Chess Champion: Adelyn Wang (VIC)
2025 Australian Under 8 Open Chess Champion: Nicholas Yuileng Chen (QLD)
2025 Australian Under 8 Girls' Chess Champion: Eleanor Wu (QLD)
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Full details and comprehensive results of this event are available on the official website: 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships
A nice selection of photos, courtesy of Hui Lam Teh, is available here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hf9CWt8wKzYP8Nkw6
TEH CHESS ACADEMY (21/01/25)
Unlock Your Child's Potential with Chess!
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your child? At Teh Chess Academy, we teach the timeless game of chess to develop:
l Critical Thinking.
l Problem-Solving Skills.
l Focus & Discipline.
Why Choose Teh Chess Academy?
l Classes led by an experienced FIDE Arbiter.
l Tailored for kids of all levels - beginner to advanced.
l Proven track record of student success.
Upcoming Classes Now Open for Enrollment!
Online and in-person options available with flexible schedules to suit busy families.
"My child gained so much confidence and strategy skills thanks to Teh Chess Academy!" - Parent Testimonial.
Contact us today at email: tehhuilam@gmail.com
Check out the flyer or visit our Website and Facebook page:
Teh Chess Academy Flyer
www.tehchess.com
www.facebook.com/tehchess
Let your child make their best move on the board and in life!
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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.
2025 CAWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (20/01/25)
The 2025 CAWA Annual General Meeting will be held at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School - Meharry Road) on the 4th of February 2025 at 7:30pm.
The agenda for the 2025 CAWA AGM and minutes from the 2024 CAWA AGM are available from the links below:
2025 CAWA AGM Agenda
2024 CAWA AGM Minutes
Nominations for Council should be made in writing (include nominator and seconder) to the Secretary, David Barry (email: dw.barry@gmail.com), by 2 February.
If there is more than one nomination for an office-holder Council position, then the election will be decided by vote at the meeting. If there is only one nominee, then that member will be declared elected. If no nominations for a position are received, then nominations will be called from the floor of the meeting.
VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED FOR THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (17/12/24)
The 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships are being held in Perth WA from the 13th to the 21st of January.
In order for this event to be very successful CAWA requires the help of many volunteers. If you can be of any assistance by helping (eg Setting equipment up, tidying the venue, pgn'ing game scores etc), even it only involves the committment of a few hours of your time, please get in contact with:
Andrew Hardegen email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com mob: 0407 421 084
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FIDE World Cup for Cadets 2025
Perth Chess League Round 1 Results
Entries Close for the School Chess League First Zonal
on Saturday, 15th March at 6pm
Perth Chess League Update
Dates and venues for Junior Chess Tournaments to July
2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship Results
Teh Chess Academy Under 12 Chess Tournament
Entries open today for the School Chess League 1st Zonal
Sunday 16th March
West Coast Chess Club
February 2025 CAWA Newsletter
2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship
Congratulations to Gordon Dunlop
Change of dates for the first two SCL Zonals
Fringe World Trash Talk Blitz
2025 Oceania Zonals
2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships Results
Teh Chess Academy
2025 CAWA Annual General Meeting
Volunteers requested for the
2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships
16 Mar
School Chess League Zonal 1
23 Mar
WA Rapid Play Championship
29 & 30 Mar
Finesse Chess Tournament Grand Event
03 Apr
Perth Chess League Round 2
12 Apr
Junior Rapidplay Championships
13 Apr
Junior Allegro Championships
19 Apr
Finesse Chess Pairs Tournament
20 & 21 Apr
Gufeld Cup
Previous tournament results can be found under the Past Tournaments section in the site navigation menu on the left.
2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship
2025 Oceania Zonals
2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships
2025 Australian Open Chess Championships
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