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Chess Association of Western Australia Inc. 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 We hope you enjoy the CAWA site and if you have any comments, corrections or questions please forward them to: 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! 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 2024 CHRISTMAS BLITZ RESULTS (16/12/24) The final Grand Prix event of the year - the 2024 Christmas Blitz was held on the 15th of December at Leeming Primary School. Congratulations to the winner: Ashvin Balavignan. Please click here for the final Grand Prix Standings after the 2024 Christmas Blitz: 2024 Grand Prix Final Standings 2024 PERTH CHESS LEAGUE UPDATE AFTER ROUND 10 (22/11/24) The inaugural running of the Perth Chess League wrapped up on the 10th of December at Southern Suburbs Chess Club and it is congratulations to Perth B who ended up on top after a 2.5 - 1.5 win over Perth A was enough as the Southern Knights crashed to a 1-3 defeat against the Southern Swindlers. The tournament's MVP was Perth B's Ashvin Balavignan, who played every round and ended up with 7.5/10. Ashvin has improved tremendously this year - starting on Board 3 and ending up on Board 1 from round 6 onwards, where he scored 4.0/5.0. This year has been a learning experience for us all and we will firm up and more strongly enforce rules for next year. The intention is to have a two division league. Please start assembling your teams now, and remember - this is not an interclub league. While clubs are well placed to facilitate teams, entries are welcome from community groups, schools, workplaces, etc. I look forward to seeing you all next year.     Ian McAteer - CAWA GP Coordinator     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com 2024 CHRISTMAS BLITZ TOURNAMENT (11/12/24) The final Grand Prix event of the year - the 2024 Christmas Blitz will be held on Sunday the 15th of December at Leeming Primary School. Full details are available from the information sheet: 2024 Christmas Blitz Information Sheet You can enter here: https://www.trybooking.com/CXUJX For further information please contact the organiser: Andrew Hardegen     email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com     mob: 0407 421 084 DECEMBER 2024 CAWA NEWSLETTER (10/12/24) The December 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 January 2025     email: mike.mcgregor@cawa.org.au CAWA JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT POSITION VACANT (08/12/24) Owing to work commitments current CAWA Junior Vice President Carvin Kumar has tended his resignation. CAWA would like to thank Carvin for his very valuable commitment and service. CAWA is now calling for volunteers to fill this position. If you are interested please get in touch with CAWA President - Andrew Hardegen     email: andrewhardegen4@gmail.com Update (17/12): Rosa Tu has filled the Junior Vice President position. 2024 PERTH CHESS LEAGUE UPDATE AFTER ROUND 9 (22/11/24) Round 9 of the 2024 Perth Chess League was played on Wednesday 20th November at Perth Chess Club. The competition is very tight, with Perth B and the Southern Knights tied on 12 MP, and the Southern Swindlers only 1 MP behind. Perth B hold the edge by a single GP over both the Knights and the Swindlers. There is everything to play for in Round 10. The final round will be played at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School) on Tuesday 10th December. Ian McAteer - Perth Chess League Coordinator     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com 2024 CAWA SPRING ALLEGRO CANCELLED (11/11/24) The 2024 CAWA Spring Allegro, which was planned to be played on the 17th of November, has been cancelled. This is due to some heavy commitments for some very important upcoming events being held in Perth: The 2024 Australian Schools Teams Championships in December & the 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships in January. 2024 KINGSLEY OPEN RESULTS (09/11/24) The final classical chess event of the year - the 2024 Kingsley Open was held on the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd of November at North Woodvale Primary School. Congratulations to the winner: Abhinav Verma. Please click here for the Grand Prix Standings after the 2024 Kingsley Open: 2024 Grand Prix Standings 2024 ROOK & ROCK TOURNAMENT (29/10/24) Adrenaline Vault in association with Finesse Chess will be holding a Rook & Rock Tournament on Saturday the 14th of December at Adrenaline Vault Cockburn, 443 Yangebup Rd, Cockburn Central 6164. Full details including how to enter are available from the event poster: Rook & Rock Tournament Poster Cost of the event is $35 for the day. For further information please contact the organiser: Dylan Gough     email: chessnut36@gmail.com 2024 KINGSLEY OPEN (24/10/24) The next Grand Prix and final classical chess event of the year - the 2024 Kingsley Open will be held on the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd of November at North Woodvale Primary School. Full details are available from the information sheet: 2024 Kingsley Open Information Sheet You can enter here: https://www.trybooking.com/CWOHA For further information please contact the organiser: Dennis Holland     email: chessaheader@gmail.com 2024 PERTH CHESS LEAGUE UPDATE AFTER ROUND 8 (19/10/24) Round 8 of the 2024 Perth Chess League was played on Monday 14th October at Swan Valley Chess Club and Perth B are now in pole position, but not yet assured of winning the inaugural event. The next round will be played at Perth Chess Club (North Woodvale Primary School) on Wednesday 20th November. Ian McAteer - Perth Chess League Coordinator     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com FINESSE CHESS BLITZ TOURNAMENT - 25 JAN 2025 (14/10/24) Finesse Chess will be holding an 11 round Blitz Tournament (2 divisions) on the 25th January at John McGrath Hall - 97 Hensman St, South Perth 6151. Full details are available from the entry form: 2025 Finesse Chess Blitz Entry Form To enter book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CWECG For further information please contact the organiser: Dylan Gough     email: chessnut36@gmail.com DALKEITH PRIMARY SCHOOL & PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE WIN THE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE GIRLS FINALS (24/09/24) The 2024 School Chess League Girls Finals was held at Nedlands Primary School on the 15th of September. There was a record turnout for this years event. Congratulations to the two winners: Dalkeith Primary School and Presbyterian Ladies College. These two schools have earned the right to play in the 2024 Australian Schools Teams Championships to be held in Perth in early December. 2024 SOUTH WEST OPEN RESULTS (23/09/24) The 2024 South West Open was held on Saturday 14th September & Sunday 15th September at the Margaret River Community Centre. Congratulations to: Tim Hare - Winner of the 2024 South West Open with a score of 5.5/6 Michael Molenaar and Allan Miller - joint WA Country Champions Seamus Maclaughlin - Winner of the 2024 South West Rapid with a perfect score of 6.0/6 Please click here for the Grand Prix Standings after the 2024 South West Open: 2024 Grand Prix Standings

Teh Chess Academy 2025 CAWA Annual General Meeting Volunteers requested for the 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships 2024 Christmas Blitz Results 2024 Perth Chess League Update After Round 10 2024 Christmas Blitz Tournament December 2024 CAWA Newsletter CAWA Junior Vice President Position Vacant 2024 Perth Chess League Update After Round 9 2024 CAWA Spring Allegro Cancelled 2024 Kingsley Open Results 2024 Rook & Rock Tournament 2024 Kingsley Open 2024 Perth Chess League Update After Round 8 Finesse Chess Blitz Tournament - 25 Jan 2025 Dalkeith Primary School & Presbyterian Ladies College win the School Chess League Girls Finals 2024 South West Open Results 13 to 21 Jan (Perth WA) Australian Junior Chess Championships 25 Jan Finesse Chess Blitz 01 Feb Fringe Festival Trash Talk Biltz 04 Feb CAWA AGM 11 Feb Southern Suburbs Open Starts 16 Feb WA Allegro Championship 23 Feb School Chess League Zonal 1 Previous tournament results can be found under the Past Tournaments section in the site navigation menu on the left. 2025 Australian Open Chess Championships 2024 Christmas Blitz 2024 Australian Schools Teams Championships 2024 Kingsley Open 2024 SCL Girls Finals 2024 South West Open 2024 SCL Finals 2024 Willetton Open