Get ready for the first Big Board Match for 2025! 

Norths Chess Club is gearing up to face St George Chess Club in round one of the annual Big Board Match. The two powerhouses compete in a two-round, home and away series each year for the John Kellner/Terrey Shaw Trophy.

Date: Tuesday, 27th May 2025
Time: Players must be onsite by 7:15 PM. Clocks start at 7:30 PM.
Location: Norths Chess Club, 12 Abbott Street, Cammeray, 2062

Time Control: Fischer time control of 75 minutes per player, plus 10 seconds increment per move. Forfeit time is 8:30pm.

Past Results: https://www.northsydneychess.org/big-board

This is more than just a match; it's a fierce rivalry between two of Australia's strongest chess clubs. No blood has been spilt yet, but expect a hard-fought grudge match as both clubs vie for victory and glory!

Participation:
• Open to all members of the Norths Chess Club*.
• Maximum of 40 players from each club.
• Players not paired within the 40 players can still play a rated game; however, these results will not count towards the competition score.

Let’s bring home the trophy this year!

*Members of Norths Chess Club are defined as financial members or players who have played in an event conducted by NCC, including Big Board, within the last two years.