New Members Always Welcome!

norths chess club is proud to be one of the oldest chess clubs in Australia (formed in 1908), and welcomes new members of all abilities. The club meets weekly (mostly Tuesday evenings) at norths 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray, NSW.

Check the calendar below for our schedule.

Club Championships

Games commence on 14 February. Round robins in divisions of up to 12 players. Click here for details.

President's Message

Dear fellow norths chess club members,

2011 has been another golden year in a golden era which our club has been enjoying since turning one hundred in 2008. There were many outstanding highlights. Read more.

John Purdy Memorial Tournament

John Purdy was norths chess club most prolific Club Champion, winning the title no fewer than 11 times. We will honour his memory with a tournament in his name. The club's annual open Swiss tournament, previously the Ford Memorial, will in future be called the John Purdy Memorial Tournament. Read more.

Venerunt, viderunt, vicimus

norths remains the dual trophy winners after defeating St George in the return leg of the Big Board. CLICK HERE for details.

Youngest Ford Memorial champion

Congratulations to Anton Smirnov, the youngest Ford Memorial champion in norths chess club history. Click here for the full results.

Centenary Shield stays in norths trophy cabinet

norths proved its edge over Harbord Diggers in the return leg of the Little Board. CLICK HERE for details.

Viner sweeps seniors

Congratulations to Phil Viner, inaugural winner of the norths seniors tournament. For final results click here.