Junior Coaching & Tournament

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Posted By: Jason Gemenis
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Date Posted: Sun, 22 Mar 2026

North Chess Club Junior Coaching & Tournament
Sunday, 19th April @ Norths Club (Auditorium & Irvine Room).

Learn. Play. Win.
Join us for an exciting day of chess designed exclusively for junior players! Kick off with an hour of expert coaching from WIM Biljana Dekic, followed by a competitive rated tournament, all under one roof.

Coaching with a Women's International Master:
The day opens with a one-hour coaching session led by WIM Biljana Dekic, tailored especially for developing players. Whether you're just finding your feet or looking to sharpen your game, this is a rare opportunity to learn from an elite coach. Stronger players may opt to skip the lecture and head straight into tournament mode.

The Tournament:
After the coaching wraps up, it's time to compete! The tournament features:
• 15-minute games (per player, for the whole game), fast, fun, and intense
• Swiss format with at least 7 rounds
• Officially rated by both the ACF and NSWJCL
• Limited to 80 players, so secure your spot early!
Open to all juniors aged under 18 on the day of the tournament.

Prize Pool:
Over $650 in cash prizes up for grabs:
1st Place — $250
2nd Place — $150
3rd Place — $100
Best Player Under 1300 — $50
Best Player Under 1000 — $50
Best Unrated Player — $50
Best Female Player — $50
Trophies awarded to all category winners! Prizes and trophies are determined by a tiebreak.

Schedule:
10.00am — Sign-in opens
10.20am — Coaching lecture begins
11.20am — Round 1 starts
4.15pm — Prize giving
4.30pm — Close

Entry Fees:
$30 — General entry
$20 — Norths Chess Club members
$10 — surcharge for late entries

What to Bring:
Pack your morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea or purchase at Norths' The Pantry. It's going to be a full and fantastic day of chess!

Don't miss out, places are limited to 80 players. Register early to avoid the late entry surcharge and guarantee your spot!

To enter CLICK HERE to complete THE ON LINE FORM.