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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.

The Chess draws can be found here.

*Please note that draws are final and complete as of 30 September 2026. However, draws and scheduled times may be subject to change. Everyone is encouraged to arrive at the start of the event to support fellow competitors and allow for any changes to draw times.

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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