Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 9 - Sunday 14 September 2003

IN THIS ISSUE

Australian Championships Play-Off, GM Coaching, Gold Coast Classic, School Holiday Chess Camp, Broadbeach Mall Junior Event, Junior Masters, Hardys FIDE Rated Classic, Other Upcoming Tournaments, Australian Clubs Teams Championships, Junior Chess Ladder, Christmas Presents, Chill-Out Chess, Bridge, Other Ideas in the Pipeline

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAY-OFF - JOHANSEN V SPECK

Where: Gardiner Chess Centre

When: Tuesday to Friday 23-26 September

Times: Tues to Thurs 6pm , Friday 4.30pm (If still live, with possible rapid play-off later in the evening if score 2-2)

Live Analysis: GM Ian Rogers will provide live analysis each evening in the café. See the game through the eyes of Australia ’s number one player and discuss your ideas with him

Cost: $7.70 per evening including a free coffee or other drink

Live on the internet: If you can’t get to the centre, watch the game live each evening at www.gardinerchess.com and hit the ‘live chess’ button

GM COACHING

GM coaching with Ian Rogers and/or Darryl Johansen is available during the mornings of Monday to Friday 22 to 26 September. Booking needs to be made through Gardiner Chess.

Gardiner Chess can also arrange regular coaching with International Masters and experienced professionals.

GOLD COAST CLASSIC

This popular Grand Prix event is being held next Sat/Sun 20/21 September in the Somerset College Sports Pavilion (Koala House). The event also doubles as a teams event where the maximum average rating of each team must not exceed 1400. A downloadable entry form is available from our webpage www.gardinerchess.com and entry fees may also be paid online at the webpage. We look forward to seeing you there.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHESS CAMP

Our regular school holiday chess camp will be held at the centre on Mon, Tues Wed and Fri 29, 30 Sept and 1, 3 Oct. This has proved to be an excellent training ground for up and coming young players. Full details are available on the webpage.

BROADBEACH MALL JUNIOR EVENT

This tournament, which is being held on Thurs 2 October is one of the most popular junior events of the year. It is held under the big sails in the mall at a time of the year when the weather is almost always perfect. Expect a large turnout of enthusiastic juniors. Full details on the webpage.

JUNIOR MASTERS

Our second junior masters tournament was held on Tuesday evenings in term two. It was a major success with 31 juniors with a rating of around 800+ participating. Time controls are 90 mins a side plus 30 secs a move (Fischer). Even in the final round, two games went over four and a half hours. With Matt Sonter providing live post match analysis for every game, we could see the standard lifting perceptibly week by week. We should have started this type of tournament years ago!

Sean Underwood won the event after a lightning play-off with Jian Blundell. Top scores:

Sean Underwood 6.5
Jian Blundell 6.5
Paolo Bantegui 6
Danny Chou 5.5
Zane Weitenberg 5.5

Full results at our website.

The junior masters will now be held every term on Tuesday evenings. The term four event will run on eight consecutive Tuesdays commencing on 14 October.

HARDYS FIDE RATED CLASSIC

The final round of this event will be held this Monday at 6.30pm . Standings after eight rounds:

Justin Pengelley                       7.5

Stephen Solomon                    7.0

Matthew Sonter                       5.5

Bernie Saavedra                      4.0

Toshi Kimura                3.5

Nikolai Hart                  3.5

Moulthun Ly                 3.0

Chris Page                   2.5

Steven Cooke              2.0

Nathan Davidson                     1.5

Full details at our website. As usual one game will be relayed live to the webpage; on this occasion it will be that between Justin Pengelley and Toshi Kimura.

OTHER UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

27/28 Sept       Queensland Girls Championships, Gardiner Chess Centre

28 Sept            Medal Event (Girls and Boys with QJ rating less than 1000), Gardiner Chess Centre

27/28 Sept       Redcliffe Challenge, Redcliffe State High School (Entry forms available at the centre)

4/5 Oct             Tweed Heads Open, Tweed Civic Centre (Entry forms available at the centre)

18/19 Oct         Dual Gold Coast Allegro Championships, Gardiner Chess Centre

9 Nov               Dual Gold Coast Transfer Championships, Gardiner Chess Centre

16 Nov             Dual Gold Coast Lightning Championships, Gardiner Chess Centre

14 Dec             Special Christmas Parent and Child Tournament, Gardiner Chess Centre

See the Gardiner Chess webpage for full details of these events www.gardinerchess.com

AUSTRALIAN CLUBS TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS

This event will be held from 29 Sept to 3 Oct at Rydges Oasis Resort, Caloundra. The teams have been announced as follows (subject to change):

Bullwinkle: David Smerdon; Jonathan Humphrey; Nik Stawski; Jacob Edwards; Jessica Disteldorf, Kieron Olm-Milligan, Karina Mowles, Michelle Mowles, Regina Grenfell and Michael Van Pelt

St George: Ian and Cathy Rogers, Raymond and Angela Song, Ingela Eriksson, Charles Zworestine, Hani Malik and Alek Safarian

Gold Coast: Stephen Solomon, Kerry Corker, Matthew Sonter, Toshi Kimura, Phachara Wongwichit, Bernie Saavedra, Ingrid Thompson, Amy Evans, Alexandra Jule, Jessica Layton

Belconnen: Ian Rout, Gareth Oliver, Andrean Susilodinata, Shannon Oliver, Bill Egan, Tamzin Oliver, Aidan Lloyd, Jenni Oliver, Reserve Tony Oliver

UNSW: Justin Tan, Chee Yin Thaw, Ronald Yu, Michael Lip, Kerry Stead, Veronica Klimenko, Sylvia Shields, Heather Huddleston

Suncoast: Paul Summers, Terry Krause, Bob Goodwin, Derrick Jeffries, Finn Sorenson, Otto Mehltreter, Peter Hodgetts, Rebecca Bleney, Wendy Coghill, Tulia Powell

JUNIOR CHESS LADDER

Trial climb from 1 October to 31 December. Prizes $100 cash for top of ladder and ladder climber!! Free entry for this trial.

Main features:

Initial placements will be randomly drawn

Attendance fee for ladder challenges $3.30 (unless covered by after-school chess fees) incl a free soft drink

Challenges can be arranged for any weekday between 3pm and 7pm

All challenges will be 30 mins plus 10 secs (Fischer), with scoring until the last five minutes

Reserve your place on the ladder by completing the form at the centre

A full list of rules is available at the centre and will be displayed on the website.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

With Christmas just around the corner, why not consider a chess present for your son, daughter, brother, sister, father, mother, friend, relative etc, as the case may be. Gardiner Chess will make sure it is ‘stocked up’ in the weeks leading up to Christmas. We can usually order goods not currently stocked on our shelves for delivery within two to three days. We stock chess sets, boards, clocks, CDs, DVDs, Videos and Books.

CHILL OUT CHESS

One of our favourite sessions each week is ‘chill out chess’ on Friday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Teenagers hang out together, playing transfer or blitz, listening to their music, eating and sometimes playing cards, watching the Friday night footy or simply relaxing after their week at school. Teenagers of all standards are likely to feel quite comfortable in this environment.

BRIDGE

Regular bridge continues on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am . A new ‘learn to play’ bridge course will soon commence on Tuesdays at 9.30am . Please register at the centre.  

OTHER IDEAS IN THE PIPELINE

We have some new ideas which we hope to introduce in the near future.

Toddler (3-5 year olds) chess/music classes (one hour) during weekdays

Loyalty programmes to encourage frequent users of the centre a) adult b) junior c) family

Revamped and integrated adult programmes for Mondays/Wednesday evenings

If you have any comments on these ideas, or any ideas of your own, please email us and let us know.

Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 7 -  8 June

IN THIS ISSUE

Webpage, Monday night classic chess, Corporate teams challenge, Visit of GM Ian Rogers, Gold Coast Open, Caloundra Open, Queensland Junior championships, School Holiday clinic, Southport Park Shopping Centre junior event, Queensland Championship, Gold Coast Women's Girls' Vets' and Disabled, Gold Coast v Logan Big Board, Junior Masters tournament, Australian Championships Play-Off, Ladder, Chess Shop, Bridge.

WEBPAGE

For all the up-to-date news, results, ratings and entry forms plus online registration pay a regular visit to our webpage www.gardinerchess.com. This webpage also has a lot more information which might be useful to Gold Coast and Queensland chess players.

MONDAY NIGHT CLASSIC CHESS (AND SOCIAL CHESS)

Monday night is 'classic chess' night at the Gardiner Chess Centre. This Monday 9 June at 6.30pm sees the start of another competition, this time running for six Mondays. Time controls as usual 90 mins a side plus 30 secs a move (Fischer). We would love to see a big field contesting this event. The tournament which concluded last Monday was won by Noel Hodges with Bernie Saavedra runner-up.

At the conclusion of this event, we will be commencing another FIDE-rated tournament (Monday 21 July to Monday 9 September). This will be accompanied once again by a reserves event.

For those who simply want to play social chess, there are a few regular social players turning up on Mondays. The cost for social players is only $3.30 per week (including a coffee).

CORPORATE/COMMUNITY TEAMS CHARITY CHALLENGE

This event involving teams of four, now in its third year, will be on at the Gardiner Chess Centre next Sunday 15 June from 10am to 4pm , followed by a Happy Hour. The main aim is to raise funds for Paradise Kids, so the emphasis is more on the social side than winning. However, teams may wish to strengthen their chances by making a bid to have GM Ian Rogers, IM Stephen Solomon, WIM Anastasiya Sorokina and Matthew Sonter in their teams. The highest bid received so far is $200 from the defending champions, Russell Mowles' team, Gold Coast Trophies. As this is a donation to Paradise Kids with no material benefit, it is fully tax deductible. So gather some friends and put them into teams of four, and if you are resolutely looking to win the trophy, put in a bid for one of our Superstars. We hope to see you next Sunday.

VISIT OF GRANDMASTER IAN ROGERS TO THE GOLD COAST

Ian Rogers will be visiting the Gold Coast from next Saturday 14 June through to Sunday 29 June. As has been the case for the last 10 years, Ian will be teaching in different schools for the entire two week period. Of course, he will also be competing in the Gold Coast Open.

There are three additional opportunities to interact with Ian at the chess centre whilst he is here on the coast.

On Wednesday 18 June he will be conducting a simultaneous exhibition from 7pm sharp. All welcome. Cost is very modest at $5.50.

On Thursday, 19 June he will be attending junior club from 4.30pm and conducting a blindfold simul against approx six teams of eight kids.

On Wednesday 25 June at the centre Ian will be conducting a lecture entitled 'Garry Kasparov at 40 - the end of an era?' The cost including coffee is $7.70. This is an opportunity not to be missed by the chess community. In February, when Ian last conducted a lecture at the centre, Peter Bender wrote:

A NIGHT AT THE MUSIC HALL

"Rogers and Hammerstein"

I had the pleasure of attending Ian Rogers' Secrets of the Top Ten at Wijk aan Zee - a lecture designed for adults (Gardiner Chess Centre). I was curious to see what was meant by 'secrets', and to discover whether lectures on chess are as boring as chess videos?

For in excess of two hours Ian Rogers manouevred the display board and audience with wonderful tales, anecdotes and game commentaries concerning the top ten players at this fabled tournament.

We felt sadness for Timman and Karpov as they start to find it hard to keep pace with the current generation of players. There were cheers as we heard how Judit Polgar broke the psychological shackles to beat the big three of

Anand, Kasparov and Kramnik. You could feel the heartbeats race as we went with Kramnik through his recovery after not playing a human for eighteen months.

Then there was the cognitive journey of understanding 'Mr Nice Guy' Vishy Anand and his games. Suffering and obscurity came to mind as we traced Bareev, Van Wely and Ponomariov.

And my personal favourite; the ever attacking Shirov. Got to love the person who uses the Caro-Kann as a weapon of destruction!

For extra value there were tidbits on Leko, Adams and let's not forget the man we love to hate - Kasparov.

However, I think the highlight for me and probably many others came when David Lovejoy asked for commentary on the only lost game of the Chinese lad who won the B group at Corus. Ian explained with humbleness how he himself inflicted the only loss upon the winner of the tournament. I think Shirov is still my favourite but gee Ian runs a close second.

Thanks for the time, dedication, emotional rollercoaster and fun of the evening. If you feel you missed something, you did.

GOLD COAST OPEN SAT/SUN 21/22 JUNE

This class 3 Grand Prix event is the flagship event of the Gold Coast Chess Club. As usual we anticipate a good turnout. Apart from GM Ian Rogers, we have already received interstate entries from Erik Teichmann, Brian Jones and the Oliver family. The tournament is being held at the Robina Town Centre Community Centre which is recognised as a first class venue, being large, air-conditioned and carpeted. Once again the Gold Coast Chess Club will put on complimentary drinks/nibbles for happy hour at 7pm on the Saturday. We hope to see you there.

CALOUNDRA OPEN SAT/SUN 28/29 JUNE

This is also a class 3 Grand Prix event. It has become traditional for the Gold Coast Chess community to travel together in numbers for this tournament and once again we are doing just that. We recommend that families make their own arrangements and stay at the same resort as the rest of us, Gemini on the beach at Caloundra www.geminiresort.com.au. If you cannot come with your family, then Gardiner Chess has put together a package for the weekend, leaving the chess centre at 5pm on the Friday on the Gardiner Chess bus and returning at approx 11am on the Monday. Contact Graeme Gardiner if you are interested at ggardiner@gardinerchess.com or 5522 7221.

QUEENSLAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TUES-FRI 1-4 JULY

All keen Gold Coast juniors are encouraged to enter the Queensland Junior Championships, being held at Anglican Church Grammar School , East Brisbane . Parents are encouraged to take their children. If this is not possible, I will be taking a limited number of kids on the Gardiner Chess bus. Under 8s Tuesday only, under 10s and 12s Thursday and Friday and under 14s, 16s and 18s all four days. Cost is $10 per day. Just book with the centre direct.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHESS CLINIC 7, 8, 9 AND 11 JULY

If you want to improve your chess and have some fun, just book for our usual school holiday chess clinic. All juniors welcome. Please book at the centre or online.

SOUTHPORT PARK SHOPPING CENTRE JUNIOR EVENT 10 JULY

Our usual school holiday shopping centre event is being held at Southport Park Shopping Centre (not Runaway Bay as previously advertised). The event is free to enter as long as you enter before the day. Please enter at the centre.

QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIP AND QUEENSLAND RESERVE CHAMPIONSHIP

Venue: Yeronga Services Club

Championship: 12/13 July and 19/20 July. Reserve Championship: 12/13 July.

The Gold Coast chess community is encouraged to enter this state title event. In the past we haven't supported this important tournament as well as we should have. So let's get behind it this year. Contact Ian Murray at caq@optusnet.com.au or visit the website www.caq.org.au.

GOLD COAST WOMEN'S, GIRLS', VETERANS', DISABLED AND JUNIOR UNDER 700 EVENT- 27 JULY

This event will be held at the Gardiner Chess Centre, which is 'disabled friendly'. This is a one day event for minority groups which we hope will be well-supported.

GOLD COAST V LOGAN BIG BOARD INTER-CITY MATCH HELD SUNDAY 1 JUNE

Jonathan Sarfati was the instigator of this event and a hotly contested afternoon it was. Congratulations to Logan, which despite being outrated on most boards, fought hard for a memorable 7-5 victory.

1. Jonathan Sarfati               2187       0.5-0.5          Mark Robertson                    U/R

2. Natalie Mills                       1855       1.0-0.0          Phachara Wongwichit           1782

3. Jacob Edwards                  1851       1.0-0.0          Peter Cormick                       1777

4. Oleg Korenevski                U/R          0.0-1.0          Toshi Kimura                         1697

5. Craig Stewart                   1466       0.5-0.5          Matthew Sonter                    1759

6. Jim Ritchie                         U/R          0.0-1.0          Bernie Saavedra                   1636

7. Phil Bennet                       U/R          0.5-0.5          Nikolai Hart                           1620

8. Russell Mortimore             1359       1.0-0.0          Fred Rosenow                       1502

9. Malcom Beattie                 U/R          1.0-0.0          Bruce Harris                          1377

10.Joe Wycha                       U/R          0.0-1.0          Nick Mimmo                           U/R

11. Regina Grenfell                942         0.5-0.5          Joel Beckett                          1237

12.John Surridge                   U/R          1.0-0.0          Nell Van De Graaff                 897

Moves are afoot to try and introduce a South East Queensland Big Board league in 2004.

JUNIOR MASTERS TOURNAMENT TERM THREE

In term two we held a junior masters series for players with a rating of at least 800. The aim was to give Gold Coast juniors the opportunity to play championship length games each week in preparation for the Queensland Junior Championships and later in the year the Australian Junior Championships. Matt Sonter does a post game analysis of all games.

We aim to continue with this project in term three with a new competition commencing on Tuesday 22 July and running for eight weeks with the last round on Tues 9 September. Games commence at 5.15pm with time controls of 90 minutes a side plus 30 seconds a move (Fischer). Keen juniors should contact Gardiner Chess to enter.

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAY-OFF

The long awaited play-off for the Australian title between Grandmaster Darryl Johansen and Nick Speck will be held at the Gardiner Chess Centre on the evenings of Tues, Wed, Thurs and Friday 23-26 September commencing at 6pm each evening. Locals can watch the game live at the centre and interact with GM Ian Rogers who will give live analysis in the cafe on each evening. For those who can't make it to the centre, the games will be relayed live to the internet via www.gardinerchess.com. Time controls will be 90 minutes a side plus 60 seconds a move. If the score is 2-2 after the Friday game, two rapid games will be played to try and produce a winner. If still tied, the title will be shared.

LADDER

We are planning to introduce a chess ladder at the centre. The only matter to be decided is the format. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

CHESS SHOP

A reminder that we have a full range of chess goods in our chess shop. If there is something you want which we do not stock, we can normally get it in within a couple of days.

BRIDGE

The official launch of the Mudgeeraba Bridge Club was held on Thursday 29 May. President of the Australian Bridge Federation & the Queensland Bridge Association, Keith McDonald, kindly did the official opening. The Mudgeeraba Bridge Club is now taking memberships and giving master points at the morning bridge. Novice bridge is on Mondays from 9.30am and Open bridge is on Thursdays from 9.30am . Learn to play is on Tuesdays at 9.30am . Consideration is being given to evening bridge one night a week - please let us know your thoughts about this.

With very best wishes to all.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba 4213

www.gardinerchess.com

ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Phone 5522 7221

Fax 5522 7760

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Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 6 -  4 May 03

Contents: Webpage, Dual Gold Coast Rapid Championships, Social Chess, Gold Coast Open, Chill Out Chess for 15-24 Year Olds, Junior Masters Tournament, Monday Night Classic Chess and Casual Social Chess, Thursday Night Coaching with WIM Anastasiya Sorokina, Private International Master Coaching, Adult Beginners, Gardiner Chess Certificate Course, Australian Clubs Teams Championships, Suncoast Open Caloundra, Gardiner Chess Clinic, Corporate Charity Teams Challenge, Upcoming Schools Teams Competitions, Queensland Junior Championships, Mudgeeraba Bridge Club launch.

Webpage  

All upcoming chess events, plus news and results are now being regularly advertised on our webpage www.gardinerchess.com. Just go to the front page and scroll down and/or use the buttons. There are downloadable entry forms for you to print out. For your convenience, entry fees can be paid online.

Dual Gold Coast Rapid Championships Sat/Sun 17/18 May

Venue: Gardiner Chess Centre

Previously the Gold Coast Rapid Championships was a one day event. Now, to ensure that we don't have to turn anyone away, we have added an under 1000 event on the Saturday. To qualify for the under 1000 event, you can use either your ACF rapid rating or your Queensland Junior rating. Anyone can enter the open event on the Sunday. Both days are 9 am for 9.15 am start and approx 5.30 pm finish.

Entry fees are: Sat U1000 Adult $20, Concession $15, Junior $10. Sun Open Adult $25, Concession $20, Junior $15. Late entry fee on the day $5.

Social Chess

Social chess has been a little slow to catch on. To make this more appealling to those who prefer to play just socially, the $3.30 social chess fee now includes a free coffee or soft drink. Social players are now particularly encouraged to attend on Monday evenings from 6.30 pm .

Gold Coast Open Sat/Sun 21/22 June

Total Prizes $3,000. Venue Robina Town Centre Community Centre.

Open: Adult $55, Concession $45, Junior $35. U1600 Adult $45, Concession $35, Junior $25.

As has been the case for the last ten years in this flagship Gold Coast Chess Club event, Australia 's number one player, Grandmaster Ian Rogers will be playing.

Chill Out Chess for 15-24 Year Olds

Friday night is chill out chess night for upper high school and university students at the Gardiner Chess Centre. 7 pm to 10 pm. Casual chess, casual dress, coffee and cool music. From the start of term three, chill out chess will incorporate a weekly teams event. Teams of four will have to include two males and two females. The standard of chess is not so important at this stage, but taking part and enjoying the company of friends is. So start forming your teams now!

Junior Masters Tournament Tuesdays 5 pm

For the first time we are running a serious chess event for juniors keen to prepare for top level competition such as the Queensland and Australian Junior championships. Although the event commenced last Tuesday 29 April at the centre, with 10 players including Moulthun Ly from Brisbane, new players are welcome with half point byes for rounds missed.

Games are 90 minutes a side plus 30 seconds a move (Fischer) and all games are analysed by resident coach Matthew Sonter. Games commence at 5 pm (for players finishing sport etc at 5 pm , a late start can be organised).

Monday Night Classic Chess and Casual Social Chess

Monday nights, from 6.30 pm , is for serious classic chess at the centre and also for casual social chess. Games are 90 minutes a side plus 30 seconds a move (Fischer). We hold regular events with each tournament lasting approximately 7-9 weeks. In addition, FIDE rated events commence in February and July. Half point byes are available for weeks missed.

Social chess players may attend for just $3.30 (incl a free coffee or soft drink).

Thursday Night Coaching with WIM Anastasiya Sorokina

On Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm we have a group of three girls being coached by Women's International Master Anastasiya Sorokina. These girls are rated around 1100 to 1400. We have decided to open this group up to boys of a similar standard. Cost is only $5.50 per week. Just turn up at the centre on Thursday evenings.

Private International Master Coaching

Gardiner Chess can provide private international master coaching tailored to suit your needs. The coaching can be either at the centre or online. Just contact us on ggardiner@gardinerchess.com.

Adult Beginners

On Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm Matthew Sonter is teaching a group of adult beginners at the centre. Matthew is proving very popular and all adult beginners are most welcome. Cost is $5.50 per week.

Gardiner Chess Certificate Course

This course is now being taught at Somerset College , Saint Stephens College , All Saints Anglican School, Lindisfarne Anglican School and Hillcrest Christian College . Well over 100 students are being taught the course. It is also available at the centre. Cost per term (eight x half hour lessons) is $143.00 for one on two and $206.80 for one on one. The course covers all aspects of chess from beginner to intermediate level. Regular playing of chess is recommended to obtain maximum benefit from the course.

As a bonus for participants in the Gardiner Chess Course, attendance at the accompanying after school chess or adult learner group etc is now included in the price of the certificate course.

Australian Clubs Teams Championships 29 Sept to 3 Oct

The Gold Coast Chess Club will be entering a team (or teams) in the inaugural Australian Clubs Teams Championships at Rydges Oasis Resort, Caloundra. This is a FIDE rated tournament. Other confirmed clubs are St George Sydney (incl GM Rogers), Universities of Sydney, Canberra , Bullwinkle (Brisbane) and Suncoast. There will be eight players per team, of which at least three must be female and three male. Gold Coast Chess Club President Peter Haron has decided that there will be a selection process for the Gold Coast team. A second team will be entered for the experience if there is sufficient interest. Nominations should be sent to me at ggardiner@gardinerchess.com. I will also be actively asking around. Nominations need to be in by the next committee meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday 20 May. The committee will also decide if the team(s) will be sponsored in any way.

Suncoast Open, Caloundra 28-29 June

For several years we have taken the opportunity to make the Suncoast Open a family weekend away for the Gold Coast chess community. This year as a group we will be staying at Gemini Resort phone 5492 2200. Families can make their own booking or Gardiner Chess will be taking a group on the chess bus (package price). Full details from the chess centre (details on the webpage shortly).

After School Chess

Participation in after school chess continues to grow very healthily. Not only are the numbers growing, but the standard of play seems to be improving rapidly. Use of after school bus pick ups is also growing very quickly. The cost of after school chess (kids to be collected at 6 pm at the centre) is a very inexpensive at $5.50 per week plus $3.30 per week if the bus pick up is required. There is a 20% discount for term payment in advance which comes to $39.60 (coaching) + $23.80 (bus) = $63.40 for a 9 week term.

Gardiner Chess Clinic 7,8,9 and 11 July

As usual we will be holding a school holiday chess clinic for juniors of all standards in the June/July school holidays. The shopping centre event scheduled for 10 July has been moved from Runaway Bay Shopping Village to Southport Park Shopping Centre due to a problem with the dates.

Gold Coast Corporate Charity Teams Chess Challenge Sunday 15 June

This is being held for the third year, once again with the net proceeds going to Paradise Kids. Corporate and Community teams of four will compete for the title. Entry forms will be available on the Gardiner Chess webpage shortly. Although the event has an emphasis on the social side, with the standard of play of lesser importance, Grandmaster Ian Rogers has agreed to play board one for the highest bidding team, with the tax deductible proceeds going to Paradise Kids.

The event being held at the Gardiner Chess Centre goes from 10 am to 4 pm and costs $120 per team of four (incl BBQ lunch, and a happy hour with complimentary drinks provided by Gardiner Chess). Entries can be received by Graeme Gardiner at ggardiner@gardinerchess.com.

Upcoming Schools Teams Competitions

The Gold Coast Primary Schools Teams Round Two (Tues/Wed 13/14 May) and Gold Coast High Schools Teams Championships (Wed 18 June) are both coming up shortly. Please encourage your school to enter teams if they are not already doing so.

Queensland Junior Championships, Brisbane 1-4 July

This important event is scheduled for Brisbane (venue available soon). Please make a diary date if you are keen to participate in this state title event.

Mudgeeraba Bridge Club Launch

The Mudgeeraba Bridge Club has now been formally affiliated with the Queensland Bridge Association and the Australian Bridge Federation. Master points can be issued (minimum three tables).

We will be holding the official launch of the bridge club on Thursday 29 May with a bridge session from 9.30 am to 1 pm and a light lunch finishing at 2.30 pm . We are inviting the President of the Queensland Bridge Association to conduct the opening. All bridge people on our mailing list should receive an invitation within the next week. If you slip through the net and do not receive one, please contact us on 5522 7221.

With very best wishes to all.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba , Queensland 4213

Australia

Phone +61 7 5522 7221

Fax +61 7 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Webpage www.gardinerchess.com

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 Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 5 - 5 April

In this issue: Ruth Coxhill Memorial, Monday nights, Wednesday club nights, Thursday beginner group, Thursday advanced female group, Friday chill-out chess, After school chess, Junior Masters Tournament, Easter Weekender, Junior School Holiday Clinic, The Pines Junior Tournament, Gold Coast Junior Championships, Gold Coast Rapid Championships, Queensland Women's Championships, Chess shop, Adult social 'drop-in' chess, Gold Coast Primary Schools Chess Championships, Bridge.

NEWS AND ENTRY FORMS OF UPCOMING EVENTS ARE SHOWN ON THE GARDINER CHESS WEBSITE www.gardinerchess.com. You can enter and pay online if you wish.

Ruth Coxhill Memorial FIDE Rated Tournament

This event is drawing to a close with the last round scheduled for this Monday night. At the time of writing Andrew Allen and Jacob Edwards are joint leaders on 5.5/8 with Nik Stawski third on 5/8. In the A grade event Bernie Saavedra on 7/8 leads from Nikolai Hart and Nathan Davidson who are both on 6/8.

Mondays from 14 April

A new tournament will commence with the same time controls of 90 mins a side plus 30 secs a move (Fischer). It will be a 7 round swiss event. This will be followed by another 7 round swiss event from Monday 2 June to 14 July. Another FIDE rated tournament will commence after that. Monday is now officially the LONG GAMES NIGHT.

Wednesdays is Gold Coast Chess Club Night

A mixture of time controls including rapid events, the Bruce Harris Trophy and the Gold Coast Club Championships...and much more. Turn up at 7pm on any Wednesday night.

Thursdays is Adult Beginner Night

Matthew Sonter is coaching a group of adult beginners and numbers are growing by the week. If you are an adult beginner who would like to learn more about chess and perhaps make a few new friends socially, please come along on any Thursday at 7pm .

Thursdays is also Advanced Females Night

WIM Anastasiya Sorokina is coaching an advanced group for women and girls.

Chill-Out Chess on Friday Nights

A group of 15-24 year olds turns up every Friday night for chill-out chess. This group enjoy each other's company socially, drink coffee, listen to music, and play social chess. Just turn up at 7pm on Fridays. In a few weeks time, it is intended to start a friendly teams competition as part of the evening.

After-School Chess

The numbers participating in after-school chess have been increasing steadily. We now have between 20 and 50 each afternoon. All participants are encouraged to take advantage of the 20% discount to enrol for term two over the next two weeks. We are also hoping that several students from the after-school chess programme will enter some or all of the Easter events to try for a rating.

Junior Masters Tournament from Tuesday 29 April

For several years Gold Coast juniors have been disadvantaged by not having 'long games' experience when participating in Queensland or Australian Junior Championships. This is now changing. From Tuesday 29 April at 5pm we are commencing an eight round tournament for juniors rated 800+ with time controls of 90 mins a side plus 30 secs a move (Fischer). Juniors who are serious about their chess should not miss this.

Easter Weekender

This event for adults and juniors will be held on Sat/Sun 19/20 April at the Gardiner Chess Centre. We are experimenting with a late 12 noon start each day to allow families to do their Easter things. Entries are coming in nicely. The strongest players are encouraged to make the trip to Canberra for the Doeberl Cup, Australia 's premier weekender.

Junior Chess Clinic

This will be held at the centre on Tues/Wed/Fri 22, 23 and 25 April from 9am to 5pm . The kids will receive plenty of coaching and play plenty of rated games. Also we offer table tennis and basketball for kids to relax between sessions.

The Pines Shopping Centre Junior Tournament

Thursday 24 April and, as usual, is free to enter as long as you do so before the day.

Gold Coast Junior Championships

This is for keen juniors and age group prizes will be awarded for under 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 8. It will be held at the centre on Sat/Sun 26/27 April. At some stage most of Queensland 's best juniors have won this tournament including Charles Pizzato, Max Leskiewicz, Nathan Pearce, Evan Jones, David Smerdon, Matthew Sonter, Toshi Kimura and Steven Cooke.

Gold Coast Rapid Championships

In order to accommodate the numbers for this popular event, we are holding it over two days. On Saturday 17 May entries will be limited to those with an ACF or QJ rating of under 1000.On Sunday 18 May entries are open to all.

Queensland Women's Championships

These will be held at the centre on Sat/Sun 24/25 May. We would love to see a record turnout of women and girls for this tournament.

Chess Shop

Don't forget the fairly wide range of sets, clocks, books, CDs and videos that we have available in our chess shop. Purchase at the centre or order online via our webpage. If we don't have what you are after, we can normally get it in for you very quickly.

Adult Social 'Drop-In' Chess

We are keen to get this going at all times of the week but of course it requires people to know that there will be other 'like minded' people present. We are trying to get 'drop in' social chess started on Monday evenings for starters. So if you just want to play social chess, please turn up on Mondays from 7pm .

Gold Coast Primary School Chess Championships

A record number of 773 students from 39 schools turned up to round one of the Gold Coast Primary Schools Teams Championships at Robina Town Centre Community Centre on 18/19 March. Full results can be found by going to the Gardiner Chess website and following the link to Andrew Allen's coastchess site. Round two is on 13/14 May at the same venue. Come along and check it out.

Bridge

The Mudgeeraba Bridge Club is now affiliated with the Queensland Bridge Association, and affiliation with the Australian Bridge Federation will follow shortly. We will advise all bridge attendees as soon as this has occurred so that bridge master points can be awarded.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba , Queensland 4213

Australia

Phone +61 7 5522 7221

Fax +61 7 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Webpage www.gardinerchess.com  

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Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 4 - 15 March

Gold Coast Active fully booked, Easter weekender, School Holiday junior clinic, Gold Coast Junior Championships, Justin Pengelley seeks match with sidestake, Bridge

Gold Coast Active Championships

For the first time in 12 years, I'm embarrassed to say that we will have to turn a few chess players away tomorrow. We have reached the cut off limit of 80 and have a waiting list of 8 at this time. It would be even more if we hadn't warned our juniors on Thursday night that we were booked out. Last year we only had 77 entrants.

We have taken action to rectify this in future. For future Sunday tournaments such as the Gold Coast Rapid, Gold Coast Allegro and Gold Coast Lightning Championships, we will add an under 1000 event on the Saturday. With the Sunday event being open to all, this  should split the numbers so that we do not have to turn people away.

Wendy and I offer our apologies to anyone who wished to play tomorrow but is now unable to do so.

Easter weekender

As mentioned in the last bulletin, the Toowoomba Chess Club will not be running the Darling Downs Open this year. CAQ have given the ok for the Gardiner Chess Centre to run a tournament to fill the gap. I discussed the format with several interested parties, and with one exception, everyone wanted an event that is played over two days, rather than the entire weekend. I would like to have run an event  with long time controls over the entire four days, but it appears that there is simply not the market for it. Maybe next year.

So the format will be:

Sat/Sun 19/20 April 2003

Gardiner Chess Centre, 11 Hardys Road Mudgeeraba

6 rounds plus 10 secs a move (Fischer)

Game times Sat 12 noon, 2.30pm and 5pm Sun 12 noon, 2.30pm and 5pm (Prizes 7.30pm)

Entry Fees Adults $45, Concession $35, Junior $25. Non CAQ members add $10. Late payments on the day add $20.

Entry Forms from Gardiner Chess Centre, Phone 5522 7221 Fax 5522 7760 Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Pay Online by credit card at the Gardiner Chess website www.gardinerchess.com (hit the 'pay fees' button) or send your payment direct to our bank account Bank of Queensland BSB 124-008 Account 10-579454

Prizes total $1,000 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100 Plus four ratings prizes of $100 each

School Holiday Chess Clinic

This will be held at the Gardiner Chess Centre on Tues, Wed and Friday 22, 23 and 25 April. For juniors of all standards, the cost will be $115 inc GST (Early Bird by Friday 18 April $105) Pay fees at www.gardinerchess.com

Gold Coast Junior Championships

This popular event will be held at the Gardiner Chess Centre on Sat/Sun 26/27 April. There will be titles in the under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 divisions. Cash prizes total $500 plus ratings prizes. Pay fees at www.gardinerchess.com

Justin Pengelley seeks match against player with ACF rating of 2000+

Justin Pengelley, who is currently taking part in the Ruth Coxhill Memorial FIDE rated tournament, is seeking a four game match against a player with an ACF rating of over 2000 to be held at the centre. (Previously I incorrectly specified a FIDE rated player, but Justin has advised that this is not necessary). Justin is prepared to put up a substantial sidestake (several hundred dollars) for the opportunity. Please contact me (Graeme Gardiner) if you are interested.

Mudgeeraba Bridge Club affiliating with QBA

I have been advised by the Manager of the Queensland Bridge Association that the application for the Mudgeeraba Bridge Club to affiliate with the Queensland Bridge Association will be considered at the next meeting of the QBA on 27 March. She advised me that this should just be a formality. The Bridge Club currently meets at the Gardiner Chess Centre at 9.30am on Mondays (0-200MPS), Tuesdays (learn to play) and Thursdays (Open).

With very best wishes to all

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba , Queensland 4213

Australia

Phone +61 7 5522 7221

Fax +61 7 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Webpage www.gardinerchess.com  

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Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 3 - 10 March

Gold Coast Active Championships

This will be held at the centre this Sunday 16 March, 9am for 9.15am start. We apologise that numbers are strictly limited so pre-registration is essential. You can register and pay online (see below) We already have precisely 60 registrations and expect to reach our cut off of 80 by the weekend. Prizes 1st $150 + Trophy, 2nd $100 + Trophy, 3rd $50 + Trophy and seven ratings prizes of $30 each. Format seven rounds, 20 mins a side plus 10 secs a move (Fischer). Entry Fees: Adults $25, Concession $20, Juniors $15. Third and subsequent members of the same family FOC.

The car park is likely to be choc a bloc at arrival time and at departure so it will probably be necessary for some people to park on the street.

In future, for events like the Gold Coast Allegro Championships, Gold Coast Lightning Championships, Gold Coast Rapid Play Championships etc, we will run the event over two days with an under 1000 event on the Saturday and an open event on the Sunday. This should ensure that we do not have to turn anyone away.

Gardiner Chess Webpage

This is fairly active now and is worth a visit www.gardinerchess.com. You can register and pay for events including the Gold Coast Active online. You can watch live chess from the centre on Monday evenings. This is the Ruth Coxhill Memorial FIDE rated event. You can check the results of all tournaments held at the centre. And much more. Many thanks to Remi Broadway for all the work that he has put into the webpage.

Justin Pengelley seeks match against FIDE rated player

Justin Pengelley, who is currently taking part in the Ruth Coxhill Memorial FIDE rated tournament, is seeking a four game match against a FIDE rated player to be held at the centre. Justin is prepared to put up a substantial sidestake (several hundred dollars) for the opportunity. Please contact me (Graeme Gardiner) if you are interested.

Easter Weekend

The Darling Downs Open is not being held this Easter. After discussions with CAQ, the Gardiner Chess Centre will be holding an event over Easter. Full details will be issued within a week, but the format is likely to be two games a day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 12 noon and 5pm and one on Monday commencing at 10am . The likely time controls will be 90 mins a side plus 30 secs a move. I would be interested to receive feedback on this matter within the next day or so.

The strongest players are encouraged to fly to Canberra for the Doeberl Cup, Australia 's premier weekend event in the chess calendar. It is hoped that the event being held at the Gardiner Chess Centre will attract those players who miss the opportunity for "the real think", and who cannot make the Canberra event.

Other Upcoming Events at the Gardiner Chess Centre

22, 23 and 25 April School Holiday Chess Clinic

26, 27 April Gold Coast Junior Championships

Bridge at the Gardiner Chess Centre

We welcome more bridge players at the centre. Mondays is for players 0-200 MPS, Tuesdays is the learn to play group and Thursdays is for open class players.

With very best wishes to all.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba , Queensland 4213

Australia

Phone +61 7 5522 7221

Fax +61 7 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Webpage www.gardinerchess.com  

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Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 2 - 26 January 2003

Webpage, registrations for various programmes, media launch, Grandmaster Ian Rogers lectures, Gold Coast Active Championships, EFTPOS/Online facilities.

Webpage: Check out our new webpage at www.gardinerchess.com. Many thanks to Remi Broadway for helping us with this. We intend to make it very active and informative.

Registrations:

We are taking term/quarter registrations for the following programmes over the next two weeks:

Bus pick ups from selected local schools ($24 per term on a specified day). After school supervised junior drop in chess 3pm to 5.30pm ($44 per term on a specified day) Junior training squads 5.30pm to 7pm ($69 per term on a specified day). Gardiner Chess Course half hour or one hour lessons, one on one or one on two, day/evening/time by arrangement (Juniors or adults). Adult programmes evenings from 7pm $44 per quarter (Mondays Classic, Tuesdays Rapid, Wednesdays Club, Thursdays Beginner, Thursdays Females, Fridays 'Chill Out' chess for 15-22 year olds.

Media Launch (Adults) Monday 3 February 6.30pm :

If you have not received an invitation to this event and you'd like to come, please respond to this email and we'll send one straight away. If you are intending to come, please make sure that you RSVP.

Grandmaster Ian Rogers Lectures:

We are very pleased that Ian and Cathy Rogers will be visiting the centre mid February. Ian will be conducting a lecture for juniors on Tuesday 18 February from 5.30pm to 7pm entitled "Secrets of the World's Best Juniors at Wijk aan Zee 2003". The cost is $8.80. Bookings preferred. Ian will also be conducting a lecture for adults on Wednesday 19 February at 7pm entitled "Secrets of the World's Top 10 at Wijk aan Zee 2003". Cost is $8.80. Bookings preferred. Ian is also available for private coaching on these two days at $65 per hour incl GST.

Gold Coast Active Championships:

This will be held at the centre on Sunday 16 March, 9am for 9.15am start. Numbers limited so pre-registration is strongly recommended. Prizes 1st $150 + Trophy, 2nd $100 + Trophy, 3rd $50 + Trophy and seven ratings prizes + of $30 each. Format seven rounds, 20 mins a side plus 10 secs a move (Fischer). Entry Fees: Adults $25, Concession $20, Juniors $15. Third and subsequent members of the same family FOC. Late registrations on the day $5 extra.

EFTPOS/Online facilities:

We have EFTPOS facilities at the centre and can accept online/phone/mail credit card payments.

We very much look forward to greeting you at the air-conditioned Gardiner Chess Centre, where the facilities include a chess shop, indoor/outdoor café, internet computers and carpeted tournament hall. Onsite car parking is available.

With very best wishes for 2003.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

Gardiner Chess

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba , Queensland 4213

Australia

Phone +61 7 5522 7221

Fax +61 7 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com

Webpage www.gardinerchess.com  

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Gardiner Chess Bulletin # 1 - 13 December 2002

The Gardiner Chess Centre is now well and truly 'up and running'.

During the school holidays we will be open from 3pm to 10pm Monday to Friday. Please 'drop in' at any time. We will be closed for Christmas from Friday 20 December and reopen on Tuesday 7 January.

We have rated rapid tournaments for juniors on the following dates:

Tuesday 17 December 3pm to 7pm

Friday 20 December 3pm to 7pm

Tuesday 7 January 3pm to 7pm

Friday 10 January 3pm to 7pm

Tuesday 14 January 3pm to 7pm

Friday 17 January 3pm to 7pm

We will also have weekly events for juniors on Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm instead of Gold Coast junior club which is closed for the holidays.

Don't forget the chess clinic from Monday to Friday 20 to 24 January

For adults, the weekly club meets on Wednesdays from 7pm to 10pm .

The official media launch of the centre will be on Monday 3 February and all programmes will be commenced immediately afterwards.

Your first visit to the centre is free of charge.

Our website will be launched quite soon www.gardinerchess.com

Oh, and the cafe is great.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Graeme and Wendy Gardiner and team

Gardiner Chess Centre

11 Hardys Road

Mudgeeraba Qld 4213

Phone 5522 7221

Fax 5522 7760

Email ggardiner@gardinerchess.com