We will have two weeks of rapid play, at 20 minutes per side, with three rounds per night. A couple of bottles of wine will act as incentive for those players over the age of eighteen, and if a junior wins we'll convert that to something edible!

Patrick was in form with a near perfect 8.5 out of 9 games going his way. Jamie was hot on his tail, losing only to Joel in a won position. That's lightning! Sasha landed 2.5 points in his lightning debut. more...

With 7.5 out of 8 points, and at least a clear 1 point lead, Joel Beggs has taken out the 2010 Ballarat Chess Club Championship in a definitive, indisputable manner! Congratulations to Joel on a commendable effort! more...

Ballarat Chess Club has been participating in the competion for two rounds to date, hosting once and at Melbourne Chess Club for one round. more...

Joel and Rob played off for the last time for the 2009 Championship with the game going to Rob. The dust can finally be allowed to settle! more...

A Grade continues onto Round 8, and Reserves onto Round 9. more...

Wednesday is the first of two nights allocated for catching up on postponed games for the A Division, and Round five for the Reserves. more...

Ballarat Chess Club members extend a hearty congratulations to Chris and Marian on the arrival of: Robert Henry Segrave, born 2/6/10, 8p 15 oz more...

A Grade Round One games were played on the 19th, with a revised Round Two for the Reserves; two players have joined the Reserves tournament, boosting numbers to eleven, and allowing for an eleven round tournament. Results and the new pairings for the rest of the tourney for both divisions are up. more...
Please note the change in the Club Programme schedule which allows for two weeks of catch up games during the tournament for the A Grade tourney.

A Grade Round One games will be played on the 19th as Round Two games were played first to give our ailing tournament director the night off. Results and the pairings for the rest of the tourney for both divisions are up. more...
Please note the change in the Club Programme schedule which allows for two weeks of catch up games during the tournament.

The rules for the tournament are available for download or browsing here, or in the Rules tab.

Here are some photos and info for the Erik Teichmann simul. more...
Kevin's winning game is here. more...

The winner of the Chicken Championship can now be revealed more...

Before the games start we will hold a meeting to finalise the rules, attached here (download or view rules). These rules are to be amended or adopted at an Extraordinary General meeting to be held at 7.45pm on 12 May 2010, which is when round 1 of the 2010 championship is scheduled to commence.
Looking forward to a good turnout in both Divisions. See you there!

22 players lined up for our annual simul, against FM Eric Teichmann again, the 2010 Begonia Open champion; a fantastic turnout for this event. The Club gave him a run for his money, with Kevin Perrin scoring a splendid win, and Peter Miitel, Joel Beggs and Rob Loveband holding the master to a draw. Eric demonstrated why he’s a master in several other games. Photos and report to follow soon.

Big news! Erik is back... and he's coming to town on the 5th of May for a simul. Last year Eric stoically played through the simul even though he was suffering from severe stomach pains; this year we may not have that advantage! He has been performing well throughout many Australian tournaments this year and we are excited to welcome him for another round! Erik says "Just a reminder to let club members know that I'm happy for them to choose White or Black, and if they choose Black I'm happy to let them decide whether I play 1.e4, 1.d4, 1.Nf3 or 1.b4." So, come prepared!