01 Feb JCL-Rated Chess Tournament for Kids (Age Under 12)

Date: 01st Feb 2026 (Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 pm)

Location: Trainstein Chess College, Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Age: Under 12 years old ( i.e. players who are aged 11 or less on the day of the tournament)

Cost: $50

Time Control: 15 minutes per player per game

Format: Swiss competition (approximately 6 rounds). This means that all players play 6 games and no-one is ‘knocked out’ of the tournament. This tournament will be NSWJCL rated.

Prizes: Trophies will be given for 1st Place, 2nd Place & 3rd Place (If <10 players competed in, medals might be awarded instead). The best performed U9 player will also receive a trophy. Medals and other prizes for Age & Rating & Performance. All other participants will receive one trainstein certificate.

All other participants will receive one trainstein certificate.

Notice:

1. Our U12 fun chess tournament is open to anyone under 12 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping
3. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess
4. College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament
5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Trainstein Chess College Sydney, 308 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, Australia

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