CHESS CLUB

Master-in-Charge: Mr Anthony Chandler

Captain of Chess: Louis Chu (12Ho)

Chess Club is open to all boys in Years 7 to 12. The School is a member of the NSW Junior Chess League, which entitles boys in the Chess Club to play in the NSW Secondary Schools’ Chess Competition. This is played in three separate grades:

• Senior – Years 11 and 12.
• Intermediate – Years 9 and 10.
• Junior – Years 7 and 8.

In Term 1, the School’s Chess teams participate in the CAS Competition and compete for the CIS Purdy Cup. During Terms 2 and 3, a number of teams are entered in each division of the NSWJCL Secondary Schools’ Competition. During Term 4, Years 11 and 12 Chess Club players, depending on their rating, are able to compete in the CAS and GPS Representatives Match.

Meeting Details:

• Practice sessions are held Wednesday lunchtimes (1:15pm to 1:55pm) and Friday afternoons from 3.05pm to 4.05pm (when there are no scheduled matches).
• Matches are played on Friday afternoons from 3.30pm to around 5.30pm for Junior teams, and 3.30pm to 6.30pm for Intermediate and Senior teams.
• Various One-Day Tournaments are also part of the Chess Club’s competitive play.