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Masterclass with IM Leonid Sandler
Friday 12th January at Glenunga International High School. See also Leonid’s Biography.
IM Rishi Sardana is the new Australian Chess Champion!
IM Rishi Sardana has won the Australian Chess Championship for 2024! He was presented with his trophy and $3,000 prize by Brian Blanton, the Store Manager for Adelaide’s Finest Supermarket — Frewville — a major supporter for the event. All prize winners are listed on the Results page. More photos from the Closing Ceremony will…
Festival of Chess at the Glenunga Hub
Many exciting chess events can be found at the Glenunga Hub and Glenunga International High School through January. On the Championship’s Rest Day, Saturday 6th of January, festivities begin with Simuls featuring WGM Julia Ryjanova at 10am and IM Gary Lane at 2pm. Also come and see: Community Event Schedule
Brilliancy Prizes
Entries for a brilliancy prize are available in all four classic-time tournaments! Submit a copy of your scoresheet to an Arbiter for entry. Prizes will be awarded at the closing ceremony.
Early-Bird Accommodation
Event partners are offering discounted accommodation in Adelaide. Discounts of 10% and 15% are available at these select hotels to tournament players and their families. Accommodation in Adelaide is expected to fill for the holiday season with many festive and sporting events being held during January. Please book early to secure your room!
Problem Solving Competition
Everyone is invited to enter the Problem Solving competition to be held during the Australian Junior Championships. Entries will close at 8:30am on Tuesday 16th of January, one hour before the competition begins at 9:30am.