Sunday (to be advised) 2025
Tournaments: Two separate divisions – adult and junior (under 18).
Eligibility: Junior division: all juniors welcome (entrants do not have to be members of the NSW Junior Chess League but are welcome to join)
Format: Everyone plays all rounds (no one gets "knocked out"). In each round your opponent will be a different player on a similar score to yours.
Time Limit: 10 minutes + 10 seconds/move.
Venue: Newcastle PCYC, Young Road, Broadmeadow.
Time: Registration 9.15 a.m., start 10 a.m., finish about 2.30 p.m..
Lunch: Players may bring their own lunch and refreshments or purchase these at a canteen which will be available at the venue (other facilities are also available nearby).
Entry fee: $5 for juniors (under 18), $10 for adults.
Entries: Please enter beforehand by email as this will help the tournament start on time. Entries to either njpchess@gmail.com or david.absalom92@gmail.com.
Enquiries: David Absalom, email david.absalom92@gmail.com.
The NEWCASTLE JUNIOR CHESS CLUB meets at the Newcastle PCYC on most Fridays from 6.30 to 9 p.m. during school terms. (To find out which Fridays, contact David Absalom, email david.absalom92@gmail.com).