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David Smerdon
has become
Australia's fourth (and Queensland's first) Grandmaster
Popular Queenslander David Smerdon finally got
his FIDE rating over the 2500 mark at the NSW Open last
weekend to gain the coveted Grandmaster title. He had
previously earned four Grandmaster norms (only three are
required) at the Australian Championships in Brisbane,
Thai Open in Bangkok, Pardubice Open (Czech Republic)
and Queenstown Open (NZ). Well done David!
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Oceania Zonal
from Saturday 20 June to Friday 26 June at the
Outrigger Twin Towns Resort, Tweed Heads
At the time of writing we have 85 entrants, including
two Grandmasters and
eight International Masters.
Full details
here.
Live Games, Blogging and Analysis will be found
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Gold Coast
Open
Saturday & Sunday 27&28 June at the Outrigger Twin
Towns Resort, Tweed Heads
This promises to be the best Gold Coast Open yet, with
over 50 entries already received, many of whom are Zonal
entrants.
Full details
here.
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Queensland
Junior Championships
Tuesday 30
June to Friday 3 July
at Nundah State School
Grandmaster Ian Rogers
will be analysing games and encouraging players on all
four days
Check the links below for each age level.
Under 18, 16 & 14 over 4 days,
from Tuesday 30 June to Friday 3 July
Under 12 & 10 over 3 days,
from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 July
Under 8 on 1 day only, Tuesday 30 June
Novice Event for unrated players on 1 day only,
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School
Holiday Events
for
juniors of all standards
Monday 6 July to Monday 13 July
Daytime Camp
- Chess Centre, Mudgeeraba
on Monday to Wednesday & Friday, 6,7,8 & 10 July
Mixture of chess coaching, activities and tournament
chess with clocks, for complete beginners up to advanced
players
Full details
here
Runaway Bay
Shopping Village
Junior Event
Thursday 9 July
$500 in Cash Prizes
Gift Bags for all entrants
Trophy for Champion School (no limit on number of
entries from each school)
Random chess related prizes
Full details
here.
Student
Free Day Tournament
Monday 13 July - Chess Centre, Mudgeeraba
Full details
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