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://form.jotform.com/faithteelp/cawa-volunteer-registration-form For more information regarding volunteering for CAWA, please contact:
Faith Tee - CAWA Junior Vice President email: faithteelp@gmail.com
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The 2023 CAWA Spring Blitz was held at North Woodvale Primary School (Perth Chess Club) on Sunday 26th November.
Through participating in the event, the players helped to raise a total of $258 to help offset the expenses of the WA Australian School Teams Championship representatives and WA Junior Squad representatives who will be contesting the upcoming 2023 ASTC Finals and 2024 Australian Junior Chess Championships, respectively.
Congratulations to: Open Winner: NA / FM Rebo FuJunior Winner: Ricky Huang
This event is to be held on Sun 16th December, 2:00 pm. All are welcome but numbers are limited. Entry can be made via the barcode on the brochure: Rook and Rock Chess Tournament Brochure
Please note this is not your regular tournament, it is a fun event where structure and format is made to adapt to the conditions (more on that later when numbers are known) and there are plenty of prizes and fun to be had for everybody.
NUMBERS WILL FILL UP FAST (150 maximum). Please get your interest in ASAP to ensure attendance.
For more information please contact: Dylan Gough email: chessnut36@gmail.com
Tim and Kobe maintain a handy lead in the Open and Minor respectively but, with two more events to go things can change.
In the Major though, things are incredibly tight with Hui and Noah overtaking Dylan and Ashvin only a point behind in 4th - all to play for!
Our next event is the Spring Allegro on the 19th November at North Woodvale PS with Rebo taking the lead as Arbiter.
Also note that on Thursday 30 November at 7pm, GM Temur Kuybokarov will lecture at Warwick Community Chess Club, 77 Ellersdale Ave, Warwick, on "Best moments from my games."
Admission is free but a generous donation towards the cost of Temur's tournaments in 2024, will be appreciated.
Note: This isn't a CAWA organized event so any enquires to Stephen Jones at email: sejones71@gmail.com
WA's GM Temur Kuybokarov was invited to compete in the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss. Held on the Isle of Man from 25/10/2023 - 5/11/2023, it was an exclusive tournament comprising 114 players (including 106 GMs) which offered two qualification spots for the next Candidates Tournament in the World Championship cycle.
Seeded 94th, Temur played a field of 11 GMs rated between 2640 and 2758, scoring 6.0/11 to finish =28th (performance rating 2716): a fantastic result. From an Australian perspective, the highlight in a superb tournament was Temur's Round 9 win over leading Indian player GM Gukesh D (2758, ranked #12 in the world).
Temur gained 19 FIDE rating points from the event. A draw in the final round was sufficient to ensure that he will return home with a live FIDE rating above 2600. Temur becomes only the 3rd Australian player to achieve this milestone.
Temur, your performances are an inspiration to young chess players in Australia, and the Western Australian chess community congratulates you on a job well done.
The WA Junior Squad members have been chosen based on their results in CAWA, ACF and FIDE junior and adult tournaments held between 1st January 2023 and 24th September 2023. The Council was instructed to choose the 10 best-performing players over the course of the year up to 24th September, with direction to ensure that a range of different age groups were represented in the final selection.
Angus Chen (b. 2013 - U12 Open)
Senudi De Vas (b. 2014 - U10 Girls)
Eric Deng (b. 2012 - U12 Open)
FM Yihe (Rebo) Fu (b. 2007 - U18 Open)
Iker Hernandez Mendez (b. 2009 - U16 Open)
Carter Kerr (b. 2016 - U8 Open)
Celine Ong (b. 2006 - U18 Girls)
Noah Taylor (b. 2010 - U14 Open)
FM Rui Gen Teh (b. 2008 - U16 Open)
Kobe Wu (b. 2010 - U14 Girls)
CAWA offers its congratulations to all selected players, and wishes them well in their chess endeavours in 2024.
An online store for pre-order of tournament tee shirts and merchandise will go live from mid next week. I will keep you posted and please keep your eyes peeled.
My children Ethan and Athena and the chess community in South Australia look forward to welcoming you all in Adelaide and are excited by the prospect of many great chess games and more!
Kindly forward this invitation to all the chess coaches and clubs in Western Australia.
Under 18s State Champion: Eric Deng
Under 18s Girls Champion: Senudi De Vas
Under 15s: Yonal De Vas
Under 12s: Ashvin Balavignan
Under 12s Girls Champion: Nithuli Liyange
Under 10s: Senudi De Vas
Under 8s: Quang Minh Le
Entry price is $30 per player and entries close on Saturday, 11th November 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Strictly no last-minute entry. We have a limit of 100 players.
All the profits generated from the upcoming chess tournament will be dedicated to sponsoring the Western Australian Teams participating in the 2023 Australian Schools Teams Competition in Adelaide. This initiative aims to provide an enriching and competitive platform for the talented young chess enthusiasts in our community. We believe that fostering their passion for chess can have a significant impact on their personal growth and development.
By participating in or supporting this tournament, you are not only engaging in a thrilling chess experience but also contributing to the future of our youth. Your generosity will go a long way in making the dreams of these aspiring chess players come true.
We genuinely appreciate your support and hope that you will join us in this noble cause. Every dollar we raise will help cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and participation fees for our local school chess teams. Your involvement will make a significant difference in the lives of these kids and their parents, who work tirelessly to support their children's aspirations.
Whether you are a chess enthusiast or simply someone who cares about the future of our community, your participation or contribution is highly valued. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of chess players while strengthening the bonds of our community.
We look forward to your support. Let's come together and make a positive impact on the lives of these young, talented chess players.
Please direct all enquiries to organizer: Faith Tee email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com
The 2023 Harris/Edwardes Interclub competition was held on Sunday 10th & Sunday 17th September at the Blue Gum Community Centre in Brentwood, WA 6153.
Congratulations to Southern Suburbs Chess Club who took out the Premier and the Major, and to the Indian community association MAWA who took out the Minor.
It was an incredible experience for the Australian Junior Chess Team. The players, hailing from different parts of Australia, came together to represent their country on an international platform. Australia had sent 2 teams for the tournament.
Team Australia 1 was represented by:
1. FM Yihe Fu, 2. Rui Gen Teh, 3. CM Yifei Hu & 4. WCM Chao Xin Cheng
Team Australia 2 was represented by:
1. Iker Hernandez Mendez, 2. Randheer Thogata, 3. WCM Chloe Fan & 4. Om O'Carroll
Over the course of 9 rounds of intense competition, Team Australia 1 scored 9 points (4 victories, 1 draw, 4 losses) while Team Australia 2 scored 8 points (4 victories and 5 losses)
Out of the 36 games played, Team Australian 1 scored a total of 22 board points, while Team Australian 2 scored 14 board points.
The fact that Team Australia 1 ranked 28th and Team Australia 2 ranked 44th out of over 60 teams is quite an achievement, which is a testament to their hard work and determination. The resilience they showed, especially against the top-seeded Kazakhstan team, is truly commendable. It's clear that the players gained valuable experience and lessons from this tournament.
The camaraderie they built and the pride they felt in representing Australia are just as important as the points they earned. This experience, no doubt, has fostered a sense of unity and team spirit among the players.
Captain GM Zhao Zong Yuan, Hui Lam Teh, and all the parents involved must be incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished. This experience will surely serve as a stepping stone for the players, inspiring them to continue pursuing their passion for chess and representing Australia in future tournaments. It's heartening to see such dedication and passion for chess among the youth. This experience will be a memorable one for all involved.
1. Perth Modern School (35 points)
2. Christchurch Grammar (29 points)
3. Rossmoyne SHS (18 points)
4. Harrisdale SHS (17 points)
5. Willetton SHS (15 points)
6. Wesley College (14 points)
7. Trinity College (12 points)
8. Kingsway Christian College (12 points)
9. Shenton College (12 points)
10. Duncraig SHS (11 points)
We extend to you an official invitation to attend the 2023 WA School Chess League Finals. This event is by invitation, and there is no participation fee.
The tournament is scheduled for:
Date: Monday, 4th September
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Perth Modern School
(We will provide you with the precise location map as the date approaches.)
Registration closes: 1st September 2023. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in completing the task before the designated deadline.
The winner of this tournament will earn the opportunity to represent WA at the annual Australian Schools Teams Championships 2023. This prestigious event is anticipated to take place at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, on 2nd-3rd December. Each State and Territory are entitled to send their teams to compete in the Australian Schools Teams Championships.
Please send any enquiries to: Faith Tee email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com mobile: 0413113002 (SMS only)
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The 2023 WA Junior Spring Blitz Chess Tournament was held at North Woodvale Primary School on the 12th of November.
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On behalf of the chess community in South Australia, I cordially invite the Western Australian chess community to attend the 2024 Australian Junior Chess Championships (AJCC) in January 2024 in Adelaide, which are to be held at Glenunga International High School from Saturday 13th January to Sunday 21st January, 2024.
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Rui Gen obtained the FM title conditional on rating in April this year, by winning the Oceania Under 16 Championship.
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