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Chess

Thursday 1st October 2026

9.00am - 11:30am

Grand Chancellor Hotel

Competition Schedule

Grand Chancellor Hotel – 29 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia

  • Thursday 1st October 2026
  • 9.00am – 11:30am

*Please note times are subject to change.

Adult Transplant Competitor

Warrior Competitors  – Male / Female  

  • 18–49yrs (Adult) 
  • 50+yrs (Masters) 

Junior Transplant Competitor

Warrior Competitors  – Male / Female  

  • 9-17yrs (Junior) 

Supporter Competitor

Champion Competitors  – Male / Female  

  • 9-17yrs (Junior) 
  • 18–49yrs (Adult) 
  • 50+yrs (Masters) 

Age Groups

Adults Juniors
18 – 49

50+

 9 – 17

Rules

Chess Rules – https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/LawsOfChess.pdf  

  • Games will be played for a maximum of 10 minutes each;  
  • If a game is not won by way of checkmate, adjudicator will declare the winner by way of a points based system as per Newcastle District Chess Club;  
  • The adjudicator will be fair but firm and will have the final say.

 

Round-robin 

  • Note – different categories may play against each other to provide a full day of competition, however results will be as per designated gender and age categories as above.  

 

Scoring / Timing

  • Win / Loss Point Score with For/Against Differential  

What to Bring

  • All equipment supplied.
  • Smart casual clothing appropriate for an indoor competition. 
  • ATG State team uniform is encouraged but not mandatory. 

Equipment Hire

All equipment supplied.

Transport

Games Shuttle Drop-off – Cameron St Bus Stop.

Parking

Street Parking around venue.

Food and Drinks

  • Hotel bar and restaurant open for patronage  
  • Water re-fill available  
  • Athletes should bring any additional food or drinks they specifically require. 

Spectators

  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilets on-site

 

First Aid / Physio

  • A First-Aid Kit will be on-site and able to be administered by Competition Manager.  

 

Weather & Contingency

  • INDOOR Venue  
  • Competition will proceed regardless of weather. 
  • Emergency evacuation point = carpark   

Venue

Grand Chancellor Hotel – 29 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250

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