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Chess Association of Western Australia Inc. 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 CAWA hopes you enjoy the website and if you require further information please use the contacts below: For all website related inquiries please contact: For all chess related inquiries please contact: 2025 WA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (11/05/25) The 2025 WA Chess Championships will be held from Friday 30th May to Monday 2nd June at Perth Chess Club (North Woodvale Primary School, 4 Chichester Dr, Woodvale) Full details are available from the entry form: WA Chess Championships Entry Form All entries must be made by TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DBRNK Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May. Further entries may be accepted up to 7:00pm Friday 30th May, subject to a $20 late entry fee. Please send all enquiries to: IA Dr Andrew Hardegen     email: wachesschampionship@gmail.com     phone: 0407 421 084 PERTH CHESS LEAGUE ROUND 3 RESULTS (08/05/25) Round 3 of the 2025 Perth Chess League was played at Southern Suburbs Chess Club (Leeming Primary School) on the 6th of May. Many thanks to the Swan Valley players who turned up early and helped to set up. The results & standings after round 3, the draw for round 4 and updated PGN file is avaliable from the Perth Chess League page. Round 4 is the start of the second set of round robin games. Out of the hat came a repeat of round 2 with colours reversed. Players for round 4 will be sought closer to the date - which is Wednesday the 25th of June at Perth Chess Club, North Woodvale. For further information regarding the Perth Chess League please contact the League Organiser: Ian McAteer     email: cawa.gp@outlook.com 2025 SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 2ND ZONAL RESULTS (06/05/25) The 2025 School Chess League 2nd Zonal was held on Sunday, 4th May on the first floor of the Boola Katitjin building at Murdoch University. Congratulations to the winning schools: Primary School Division: Christchurch Grammar Primary School Secondary School Division: Perth Modern School Please send any enquiries regarding the 2025 School Chess League to: School Chess League Coordinator: Alan Wolstencroft    email:chessassociationwa@gmail.com     Mobile: 0439 912 234 ENTRIES CLOSE FOR THE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE 2ND ZONAL, ON SATURDAY, 3rd MAY AT 4PM (02/05/25) There has been a very good response to our invitation to play in the 2nd SCL Zonal to be held on Sunday, 4th May at the first Floor of the Boola Katitjin building at Murdoch University. Please note that entries close on Saturday, 3rd May at 4pm, so if you intend to play, please hurry up and register. No entries will be accepted on the day. Full details are available from the information sheet: School Chess League Zonal 2 Information Sheet You can enter by going to the Trybooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/DBAJM The Boola Katitjin Building is at the centre of the university and there are plenty of car parks (no charge) to choose from. The University recommend visitors use car park no 7. The entry is via Discovery Way, Murdoch Drive. School Chess League Coordinator: Alan Wolstencroft    email:chessassociationwa@gmail.com     Mobile: 0439 912 234 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 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

2025 WA Chess Championships Perth Chess League Round 3 Results 2025 School Chess League 2nd Zonal Results Entries close for the School Chess League 2nd Zonal on Saturday, 3rd May at 4pm 2025 Gufeld Cup Results 2025 FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025 School Chess League 2nd Zonal Tournament - Sunday May 4 2025 Junior Allegro Championships Results 2025 Junior Rapidplay Championships Results Perth Chess League Round 2 Results 2025 Gufeld Cup April 2025 CAWA Newsletter Upcoming Junior Events Lost Property 2025 Bunbury Open Results for the School Chess League First Zonal Finesse Chess Grand Event & GM Temur Kuybokarov Talk 2025 WA Rapid Chess Championship FIDE World Cup for Cadets 2025 Perth Chess League Round 1 Results 17 & 18 May (Bunbury Chess Club) Bunbury Open 25 May School Chess League Zonal 3 30 May to 02 Jun WA Chess Championships 22 Jun School Chess League Zonal 4 25 Jun Perth Chess League Round 4 29 Jun WA Blitz Championship Previous tournament results can be found under the Past Tournaments section in the site navigation menu on the left. 2025 SCL 2nd Zonal 2025 Gufeld Cup 2025 WA Junior Allegro Chess Championships 2025 WA Junior Rapidplay Championships 2025 Rapid Championship 2025 SCL 1st Zonal 2025 WA Allegro Chess Championship 2025 Oceania Zonals 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships 2025 Australian Open Chess Championships