Gardiner Chess Newsletter No. 54
11 March 2007
In This Issue

Queensland Inter-Schools Competitions, See Remi bald?, March Madness Grand Prix Event, Gold Coast Active Championship, Queensland Inter-Teams League, School Holiday Chess Camp, Toshi Kimura v Gene Nakauchi match, Gold Coast Junior Masters, Master of the Endgame Course, All Girls Squad, World and Asian Junior Opportunities, IQ Chess Franchise launched in Cairns, Adult Club, Queensland Open, Queensland Women's Championship, Gold Coast Junior Championships, 42nd Peninsula Open, Nundah and Mt Carmel Invitationals, Grandmaster Dejan Antic, Doeberl Cup, Sydney International, Fiji Oceanic Zonal, CAQ Newsletter, Reports and Tournament Notices, Webpage, Unsubscribe.
Queensland Inter-Schools Competitions

The regional inter-schools competitions for 2007, based upon Education Queensland districts, are now well underway. It was very gratifying to see healthy increases in attendances for most of the coastal districts, especially Cairns with a 30% increase to 206 and Townsville with a 50% increase to 152. In the next couple of weeks we have all of the South East Queensland regions coming up. If you wish to check details for your region, please go to www.gardinerchess.com  (schools).

March Madness Open - next weekend
 Saturday & Sunday 17 & 18 February 2007

This Australian Grand Prix event, believed to be the first Grand Prix event to be held in Brisbane for several years, features over $3,000 in prizes, plus a bucketload of Grand Prix points. Well done Gail Young for having the initiative to get this event happening. So let's see this event receive 100% support from the chess community, and keep Queensland chess rolling. The venue is the Greenbank RSL Library, 54 Anzac Avenue, Hillcrest. Full details at www.caq.org.au/htm/marmadad.htm and Gail Young 3372 8077 qwcl@hotmail.com.

Do you want to see Remi bald?
 Act now!

Our regular Inter-Schools Tournament Director on the Gold Coast is actor Remi Broadway. He is well known to all participating juniors. Remi is raising money for a good cause, so if you'd like to see him bald, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=aStpStxLjCU to see what it is all about.

Gold Coast Active Championship
Sunday 25 March

This popular event is scheduled for the Gardiner Chess Centre, 11 Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast on Sunday 25 March. Everyone from beginners to advanced, aged 5 to 95, is most welcome to participate. Times 9am to 5.30pm, 7 rounds 20 mins a side plus 10 secs a move (Fischer). Over $500 in cash prizes. If you haven't been to the chess centre, it is Australia's only purpose-built chess centre, and includes a cafe, internet computers, chess shop, and playing hall. You can enter and pay online at our website.

Match between Toshi Kimura & Gene Nakauchi

Toshi and Gene are in the midst of an 8 game training match. After 4 games, Toshi leads 3-1.

Queensland Inter-Teams League

 Round one of this important competition was held at the chess centre on Sunday 25 February. It was the best gathering of élite Queensland chess players that we have seen together for some considerable time. Well done to the organiser John Surridge. Those present included: IM Peter Froehlich, IM Stephen Solomon, FM Jonathan Humphrey, FM Jonathan Sarfati, FM Moulthun Ly, Khalimzhan Abylkassov and Tony Truscott (all rated 2000+). Full details, photos and results are shown at http://members.optusnet.com.au/loganchess/2007QLDTeams.html  Round two is scheduled for Sunday 25 March.

Adult Club at the Chess Centre
 Wednesday evenings

Alexandra Jule is running the adult club this year. It meets on Wednesdays from 7-10pm. We have just started the Bruce Harris Trophy, and it is never too late to join. The details for the club, including calendar for the year, are given at our webpage www.gardinerchess.com (adults).

Queensland Open Championship
Sat-Mon 7-9 April Easter Weekend

 This is a serious titled event being held at the Library, Greenbank RSL Club 54 Anzac Ave, Hillcrest, with cash prizes totalling $1,500. Time Controls are 60 mins a side plus 30 secs a move (Fischer). Full details at www.caq.org.au/htm/qldopenad.htm.

Queensland Women's Championship
14/15 April

 This is being held at the Greenbank RSL Library, 54 Anzac Avenue, Hillcrest. There are 6 rounds, 60 mins a side plus 10 secs a move Fischer. Cash prizes total $500. Full details Gail Young 3372 8077 qwcl@hotmail.com.

Gold Coast Junior Championships
28/29 April

 This event, which is being held at the Gardiner Chess Centre at Mudgeeraba, is a useful lead up for the Queensland Junior Championships scheduled for the end of term 2. There are excellent prizes and titles for all age groups from under 8 to under 18. Several former Australian Junior Age Champions, including Charles Pizzato and David Smerdon, have won this event...so don't miss out.

42nd Peninsula Open, Redcliffe
Sat-Mon 5-7 May

 As usual, this event will be held over the Labour Day weekend. This is a class 2 Grand Prix event, with over $1,500 in prizes. Time Controls: Rounds 1-2 60 mins a side plus 10 secs a move Fischer, Rounds 3-7 90 mins a side plus 10 secs a move Fischer. Contact Mark Stokes 3205 6042 tournament@crcchess.com.

Nundah and Mt Carmel Invitationals

 These two invitationals, which are being run by Donna Byrne (Mt Carmel Primary) on 22 March, and Greg Farlow (Nundah Primary) on 2 April, are good opportunities for schools to gain match practice for the official inter-schools events. Schools have been contacted about these events, but if you still need info, please contact Donna and Greg through the schools concerned.

Master of the Endgame Course

Kerry Corker is still running his Master of the Endgame Course at the chess centre on Friday evenings from 6-7.30pm. If you are a keen junior...keen to be a champion...in other words serious about your chess...then take the sensible approach and join Kerry's group...he has got a great record for producing champions...but only for those who really want to be champions. Contact the chess centre if you are interested 5522 7221 or info@gardinerchess.com.

All Girls Squad

Christine Broadway is running a very successful 'All Girls' group at the chess centre on Mondays from 4-6pm. If you would like to join this special group, then contact the chess centre to join up. Girls only, of course!

IQ Chess franchise opportunities

Gardiner Chess is looking to set up chess coaching operations in the various regional centres of Queensland. We are looking for people with a good knowledge of chess, who like teaching, and who would like to develop a successful business. Please contact Graeme on ggardiner@gardinerchess.com if this interests you.

School Holiday Chess Camp
Tuesday to Friday 10 to 13 April, 9am to 5pm daily

 As always, Gardiner Chess will be running its school holiday camp during the April School Holidays. We believe that this camp compares very favourably with any junior chess offering around Australia. The young chess players of all standards receive lots of varied chess coaching, chess activities, rated tournament games, and a small portion of non-chess activities just to break things up a little....and the chance to make some great new friends. We have had some children coming to the camp for years. Wherever you are in Queensland, and whatever the playing standard of your child, it is well worth considering coming to the Gold Coast to engage your child in a great chess opportunity. Children of all ages and abilities are most welcome.

Gold Coast Junior Masters

 We have had another excellent turnout for the Junior Masters this term. There are three divisions, and the rating spread in each grade is quite narrow. After 4 rounds, Jonas Muller leads the main event on 3, with Gene Nakauchi, Alex Stahnke and Daniel Ford just behind on 2.5. Keishu Nagano and Curtis Jack lead the A Division on 4, whilst Darren Ooi leads the B Division on 4.

If you are rated 800+, or perhaps just a little below, you should consider 'upping' your chess knowledge and ability by participating in this event in term 2.

By the way, in addition to the after-game analysis, IM Peter Froehlich has been giving a 30 minute pre-game lecture to add value to the whole concept.

On Monday 19 March the participants will receive a 30 minute presentation from a Sports Psychologist - don't expect any of these young players to accept your draw offer after this presentation!! This term there will only be 7 rounds. On the final night we are having a lightning competition for all junior masters participants. They will also be joined by IM Peter Froehlich and FM Moulthun Ly.

Moulthun, who was the first winner of the Junior Masters four years ago, will be giving the participants a 30 minute presentation on his progress to the brink of the IM title, including his trip to Pennsylvania for the World Open where he won US$6,500, and the Hoogevens Festival in Holland.

Grandmaster Dejan Antic

We welcome back Dejan who will arrive in Brisbane on Tuesday 13 March. He will be available almost immediately for regular private coaching, especially in Brisbane. We have had a few expressions of interest, but he will need a few more. Please contact Graeme Gardiner ggardiner@gardinerchess.com if you are interested.

Doeberl Cup
 6 to 9 April 2007 Easter Weekend

$16,800 in prizes. A Class 5 Myer Tan Australian Chess Grand Prix event. Venue: The Italo-Australian Club, 78 Franklin St, Forrest, Canberra ACT. Australia's premier weekend event. As usual expect over 200 entries, including several GMs and IMs.

Full details for the Doeberl Cup at: www.netspeed.com.au/ianandjan/IansPage/miscellaneous/2007DoeberlCupInfo.htm For further information contact Paul Dunn PDunn88@aol.com  02 6251 1360.

Sydney International
Tuesday to Saturday 10-14 April

This promises to be one of the best events in Australian chess history. There is $14,400 in prizes, and 83 entries to date with an average FIDE rating of 2211, including 10 GMs and 9 IMs. The venue is the Parramatta Town Hall. Contact Brian Jones 02 9838 1529 and Email info@chessaustralia.com.au.  Full details for the SIO at:  www.chessaustralia.com.au/open/index.cfm.

Fiji Oceanic Zonal
5 to 12 May

This important regional qualifier for the World Championships is being held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort from 5 to 12 May. Wendy and I will be attending this tournament with a couple of strong Gold Coast juniors.

To enter and for accommodation info: Contact Dr Virgilio de Asa to make a reservation at phones (679) 331-4450 (w)/ (679) 331-2682 (a/h) or fax (679) 330-3655. Email: virgilio_de_asa@hotmail.com.  A special room rate of F$199 per room per night (includes full breakfast for two) for Ocean King Room (king bed and fold out sofa bed) or Ocean Queen Room (one queen bed and one double bed) is available on a limited period. A small family or two players can share a room (F$99.50 each with full breakfast). Normal resort rate is F$337 ++ Booking is essential through the Fiji Chess Federation. See: www.sofitelfiji.com.fj or www.accorhotels.com.fj for details on the resort. Webpage: www.fijichess.com/Default.asp.

World and Asian Junior Opportunities

 There are several opportunities each year for young chess players to represent Australia in overseas competition. Our number one players in each age group cannot play in everything, so there may be a chance for you to represent your country. Remember, when you have represented your country, nobody can ever take that away from you, and it will be on your CV for life.

The Australian Junior Selections Coordinator, Brett Tindall email sydneyacademy@iprimus.com.au, has set up a webpage where you can register your interest in being selected for Australia. That way you will not slip through the net. Go to www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/wjapplication.htm.

IQ Chess launch in Cairns

I travelled up to Cairns to help David Cowland-Cooper launch the Far North Queensland franchise of IQ Chess. Wow, it's a bit hot and rainy up there. But we got a great reception, from schools, individuals and the media. David is already teaching in schools, and has formed the Cairns Chess Club. I think there was a Cairns Chess Club a few years ago, so it is great that chess players in Cairns have somewhere to go now. Contact David at fnq@iqchess.com.au.  IM Peter Froehlich flew up to Cairns to conduct a simul at the launch, and scored an impressive 43/43. Visit David's website at www.iqchess.com.au.

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 Graeme and Wendy Gardiner

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