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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 GUFELD CUP RESULTS (22/04/25)

The 2025 Gufeld Cup was held on the Easter Weekend, Sun 20th & Mon 21st of April at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School).

Congratulations to the winner: WFM Kathryn Hardegen

2025 FIDE WORLD YOUTH U16 CHESS OLYMPIAD (17/04/25)

Applications are now open to represent Australia at the FIDE Youth Olympiad (U16), scheduled in Barranquilla, Colombia from 16 to 23 August 2025.

w Application Deadline: 1 June 2025.

w Eligibility: Players born in 2009 or later.

w Event Website: https://www.youtholympiad2025.com

To apply please contact:

Mr. Hui Lam Teh email: tehhuilam@gmail.com Mr. Tom Saltmarsh Cc: selections_director@auschess.org.au

2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE - 2ND ZONAL TOURNAMENT SUNDAY MAY 4 (16/04/25)

Calling All Young Chess Enthusiasts!

Get ready for an exciting day of chess at the School Chess League 2nd Zonal Tournament which will be held at Level 4, Boola Katitjin Building, Murdoch University, on the 4th May commencing at 10:30am.

This spacious and modern venue offers:

w Easy public transport access - bus stop right outside the building (direct from Murdoch Station).
w Car park just across the road (car park 7).
w IGA grocery store nearby.
w Lift access to Level 4.
w Comfortable area outside the hall for parents to relax and watch the games.
w Toilets on the same level.

Entry Fee: No CAWA Junior Membership is required, but current CAWA Junior Members receive a $5 discount!

Full details are available from the information sheet: School Chess League Zonal 2 Information Sheet

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

Please remember

w You represent CAWA - help us keep the venue clean and quiet so we can return in the future.
w Zero tolerance for bullying or antisocial behaviour - CAWA reserves the right to remove any disruptive participants.

Let's make this event a success! See you there.

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

2025 JUNIOR ALLEGRO CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS (14/04/25)

The 2025 Junior Allegro Chess Championships were held at North Woodvale Primary School on Sunday 13th of April.

Congratulations to the winners:

U18: Issa Majidi (WA Junior Allegro Champion)
U18 Girls: Nithuli Liyanage
U16: Ashvin Balavignan
U12: Senudi De Vas (also U12 girls Champion)
U10: Quang Minh Le
U8: Daniel Luong

2025 JUNIOR RAPIDPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS (14/04/25)

The 2025 Junior Rapidplay Championships were held at North Woodvale Primary School on Saturday 12th of April.

Congratulations to the winners:

U18: Ashvin Balavignan
U18 Girls: Nithuli Liyanage
U16: Issa Majidi
U12: Quang Minh Le
U12 Girls: Senudi De Vas
U10: Alexandra Fleming
U8:Charlie Jones Dilon

PERTH CHESS LEAGUE ROUND 2 RESULTS (14/04/25)

Round 2 of the 2025 Perth Chess League was played at Perth's newest senior chess club - West Coast. Many thanks to Luke, Dylan, and others for their fine hospitality at a great venue. Unfortunately, home advantage didn't help West Coast who surrendered their top spot on the table with a resounding 0.0-4.0 loss to Swan Valley White. Dylan did do his best to draw a completely won game but Suhail insisted that he win. In the other match, Southern Suburbs beat Swan Valley Black 3.5-0.5 to edge into first place early in the season.

In the First Division, a bout of illnesses that took out four of Southern Suburbs team of six (two at very late notice) meant that only two games were played on the night in that match. Perth Chess Club graciously agreed to play the two remaining games the following week. In the game of the round, Bradley Lucas claimed a fine win over last year's top player, Ashvin Balavignan. David King also produced a fine game to beat Jacob Gibson. Andrew and Kathryn Hardegen secured the match win in the rearranged game for a team win by 3.5-0.5. In the other match, the Teh family were joined by Leo Gong to sweep Metro 4.0-0.0.

Round 3 is on the 6th of May at Southern Suburbs Chess Club in Leeming, with the match between Teh's Team and Southern Suburbs already looking critical.

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

Ian McAteer email: cawa.gp@outlook.com

2025 GUFELD CUP (12/04/25)

The 2025 Gufeld Cup will be held on the Easter Weekend, Sun 20th & Mon 21st of April at Leeming Primary School.

Full details are available from the entry form: 2025 Gufeld Cup Entry Form

All entries must to be made through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DAYMO

Please send all enquiries to: Ian McAteer (Arbiter / Chief Organiser) email: cawa.gp@outlook.com Mob: 0403 776 220

APRIL 2025 CAWA NEWSLETTER (10/04/25)

The April 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 May 2025. email: mike.mcgregor@cawa.org.au

UPCOMING JUNIOR EVENTS (03/04/25)

The 2025 WA Junior Rapidplay Chess Championships will be held at North Woodvale Primary School on Saturday 12th of April.

Full details are available here: 2025 Junior Rapidplay Championships Entry Form

Enter here: https://www.trybooking.com/DASFC

Closing date for entries: 9:00pm Friday 11th April

WA junior allegro championships

The 2025 WA Junior Allegro Chess Championships will be held at North Woodvale Primary School on Sunday 13th of April.

Full details are available here: 2025 Junior Allegro Championships Entry Form

Enter here: https://www.trybooking.com/DASEI

Closing date for entries: 9:00pm Saturday 12th April

Please send all enquiries for either event to:

CAWA Junior Vice President - Rosa Tu or CAWA President - Andrew Hardegen email: chessassociationwa@gmail.com

LOST PROPERTY (03/04/25)

At our Junior events players or parents occasionally leave items at the venue.

The photo on the left (click on photo for enlargement) shows two jackets, an umbrella, drink bottles, a cooler bag and one pair of sunglasses.

Please text me by 22nd April to reclaim any items otherwise they are off to Salvos or some other charity organisation.

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

2025 BUNBURY OPEN (02/04/25)

The Bunbury Chess Club is once again hosting the Bunbury Chess Open on the 17th & 18th of May.

Last year was a great success, with 20 players competing and we hope to make it bigger this year!

Players of all ages, skill levels and experience are invited. Playing a weekend of classical chess is extremely fun, challenging and rewarding!

There are prizes and rating points up for grabs for all rating categories so there's lots to play for!

Entry to the tournament is $40.

To enter please register here: 2025 Bunbury Open

If you have any questions, please contact the organiser Michael Molenaar at: email: bunburychessclub@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.

RESULTS FOR THE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE FIRST ZONAL (23/03/25)

There was a very good turnout for School Chess League First Zonal held at Manning Community Hall on Sunday, 16th March.

A total of 165 players from 57 schools competed to be the best Primary and Secondary School team.

The Primary School winner was Christchurch Grammar School and the individual winner was Quang Minh Le. Senudi De Vas won the Best Girl title.

The Secondary School winner was Perth Modern School and the individual winner was Eamon Harris. Nithuli Liyanage won the Best Girl title.

The tournament report, results and photos are available here: 2025 School Chess League

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

FINESSE CHESS GRAND EVENT & GM TEMUR KUYBOKAROV TALK (18/03/25)

Finesse Chess will be holding a Grand Event Chess Tournament on the 29th & 30th March with $5000 advertised prize money. GM Temur Kuybokarov has signed up to play.

Full details are available from the entry form: Finesse Chess - Grand Event Tournament Entry Form

As a part of his attendance, Finesse Chess will also be holding an event on Saturday 29th March from 18:30pm - 19:30pm, where Temur will speak about his recent win against current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju.

Tickets for Temur's talk will be available on the trybooking link below for $40 each and are limited to 30 places.

Book here for Temur's talk: https://www.trybooking.com/DABVS

Tickets are available to all members of the chess playing public and not just those attending the tournament.

This will be a catered event with snacks, finger food and drinks being available to attendees.

Please send all enquiries to:

Dylan Gough email: chessnut36@gmail.com or Mark Howard email: markhoward_3@bigpond.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.

2025 WA RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (16/03/25)

The 2025 WA Rapid Chess Championship (6 rounds @ 25mins + 10secs inc. per round) will be held on Sunday 23rd March at Leeming Primary School (Meharry Road, Leeming)

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

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

Please send all enquiries to: Andrew Hardegen email: andrewhardegen4@gmail.com phone: 0407 421 084

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

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

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).

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

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)