The Begonia Open Chess Tournament takes place in Ballarat and ranks high in the Australian chess calendar – many consider it to be the best weekender of the year. It runs from the 11th-13th March (including the Monday) and already has at least 4 grandmasters competing: Zong-Yuan Zhao, Max Illingworth, Moulthun Ly and Darryl Johansen. For more information, please check the attached flyer and the website www.begoniaopen.com – there are many prizes, including 3 rating sections.
Saturday chess class
Students very welcome every Saturday morning at the shop 136 Port Rd Hindmarsh. Come for an hour of your choosing between 8:30AM – 1PM and discover the excitement that is chess. Small groups – games and short lessons – cost just $15.
Saturday class
Students very welcome every Saturday morning at the shop 136 Port Rd Hindmarsh. Come for an hour of your choosing between 8:30AM – 1PM and discover the excitement that is chess. Small groups – games and short lessons – cost just $15.
Chess simul against Russian Grandmaster
Come and play against Vassily Papin
Upcoming Events
Term 1 Holiday Class
with Alan Goldsmith – chess writer for the Sunday Mail and 2016 State Chess Champion
Thursday and Friday 20th and 21st April 2017
AM: 9.15am -12.15pm PM: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh St Adelaide 5000
These Coaching Classes are suitable for youngsters of all levels and ages (6+) – from beginner to advanced. Everyone will learn some real skills, whether it’s the simple Lawn-Mower strategy or the Advanced French – all wonderfully exciting ideas that’s combined with playing lots of games. Very gentle learning. Discover some diabolical traps!
Fees: The cost for either a Morning or Afternoon class is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child of the same family. The cost for a full day is $30 and $15 per additional child. Pizzas can be ordered for lunch – $5 per person – the Pizzas will be ordered to arrive for 12.15pm. To register, please ring or message Alan Goldsmith on 0401 672481 or send an email to alang@knightsandbytes.com.au