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The Best place to play Chess on the Coast
Welcome to Suncoast Chess Club 2026
Tuesday Evenings
- Social chess from 6:00 pm till late
- Scheduled Tournaments from 7:00 pm Tournaments will be Queensland Junior rated. In addition, only the classic tournaments will be rated with the Australian Chess Federation (ACF)
Sunday Afternoon
- Social chess from 1:00 pm till 4:30 pm
- Scheduled Tournaments from 1:30 pm Check the Sunday Schedule for rating type.
2026 Club House Membership
Join the Club in 2026 — Be Part of the Action!
Step into a thrilling year of chess and camaraderie by becoming a member of our club for 2026! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's never been a better time to get involved.
Membership Structure — Quarterly Access,
Year-Round Fun!
2026 is divided into four dynamic quarters, each offering 13 weeks of competitive and social play:
- Quarter 1: January – March
- Quarter 2: April – June
- Quarter 3: July – September
- Quarter 4: October – December
As a member, you’ll enjoy free entry to all regular club sessions — no door fees, ever! Each member can participate in more than 22+ sessions per quarter, including both ACF-rated and Queensland Junior-rated tournaments held on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. (Note: Our four special Family Day events are separately ticketed.)
Membership Fees (Per Quarter)
Membership Type Cost
Single $40.00
Family of 2 $65.00
Family of 3+ $75.00
Play More, Grow More!
We encourage all members to make the most of their membership by attending as many Tuesday and Sunday sessions as possible. The more you play, the more you grow — and with no door fees, it’s all about showing up and enjoying the game.
Non-Members
Door Fees: $10.00
Join Our Community
Become a member of our community and enjoy exclusive perks and benefits. Membership includes access to our Club House Tournaments (terms and conditions apply), resources, and online community.
Sunday 14th June - 1:30 pm
♛ Hear Ye, Masters of Tactics and Bold Stratagems ♛
An Invitation to The Evans Gambit Chess Tournament
This storied gambit, first unleashed by the Welsh sea captain William Davies Evans in the 1820s, is famed for its fearless pawn sacrifice on move four (4.b4) — a bold offering that grants White rapid development, central dominance, and fierce attacking chances.
Champions of old — Adolf Anderssen, Paul Morphy, and even Garry Kasparov, who revived the gambit with brilliant victories in 1995 — wielded this opening to produce games of breathtaking beauty and tactical fire.
- 📅 Date: Sunday June 14th
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm- Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Rapid 15 minutes
- Number of Games: 6
- Queensland Junior rated tournament Only
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Tuesday 16th June - 21st July 2026 - 7:00 pm
♛ Winter Woollies Classic♛
Hear ye, noble players of the chequered realm!
As the cold winds of winter sweep across the land and snow‑kissed days bid warriors indoors, the Suncoast Chess Hall summons all valiant minds to gather for the Winter Woollies Classic Chess Tournament — a contest of wit, courage, and steadfast resolve.
From Tuesday, the 16th day of June, continuing each week until Tuesday, the 21st day of July in the Year of Our Lord 2026, champions and challengers alike shall don their warmest cloaks and meet upon the gilded battlefield of sixty‑four squares.
Within these walls, where hearth‑light glows and strategy reigns supreme, thou shalt test thy mettle against worthy foes, forging glory move by move. Whether thou art a seasoned knight of the board or a humble squire seeking honour, all are welcome to partake in this winter’s noble contest.
Let it be known throughout the kingdom: In Chess We Trust.
Sharpen thy mind, steady thy hand, and prepare thy spirit for battle. The Winter Woollies Classic awaits.
- 📅 Date: Tuesdays 16th June - 21st July 2026
- 🕢 Time: 7:00 pm - Must Register by 6:45 pm
- Format: Classic 60|10
- Number of Games: 6
- ACF & Queensland Junior rated tournament.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Sunday 21st June 2026 - 1:30 pm
♛ Hear Ye, Masters of Tactics and Bold Stratagems ♛
An Invitation to the Celestial Chess Championship Tournament
Let All Who Seek Glory Beneath the Vault of Heaven Draw Near
Hear ye, noble players of the checkered realm, let it be proclaimed across village, valley, and vaulted hall that the Celestial Chess Championship shall be convened upon:
- 📅 Date: Sunday June 21st 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm- Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Rapid 10 minutes
- Number of Games: 7
- Queensland Junior rated tournament Only
Let every contender prepare their spirit, steady their hand, and summon the courage befitting a champion of the celestial arts.
Come forth, ye seekers of triumph. The stars await their champion.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Sunday 28th June 2026 - 1:30 pm
🏰 THE BUDAPEST GAMBIT CHAMPIONSHIP 🛡️
In the year 1896, within the storied city of Budapest, the first recorded clash of this audacious opening was fought between Mór Adler and Géza Maróczy. Though Maróczy played the defence, he later declared that the gambit’s spark was first kindled by the Hungarian master Zsigmond Barász, whose daring spirit shaped its earliest form.
In the years that followed, the gambit was sharpened and strengthened by the hands of István Abonyi and the brilliant, short‑lived prodigy Gyula Breyer, whose creative fire helped forge its modern lines. And in 1918, the world took heed when Milan Vidmar famously toppled Akiba Rubinstein, proving the gambit’s power before the eyes of the chess world.
Thus, was born the legendary challenge: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5!?
A knight’s leap into danger, a declaration of courage, and a test of the opponent’s resolve.
Championship, to be held upon:
- 📅 Date: Sunday June 28th 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm- Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Rapid 15 minutes
- Number of Games: 6
- Queensland Junior Rated tournament
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Tuesday 28th July & 4th August 2026 - 7:00 pm
ROOKS Castle Chess Tournament
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, All Warriors of the Checkered Realm
Let it be proclaimed throughout the land that the Rooks Castle Allegro Tournament shall soon open its mighty gates. Upon the sacred boards where kings are hunted and pawns rise to glory, six battles shall be waged over two noble Sundays:
Within these twin fortnights, brave contenders shall clash in six games of swift Allegro combat, where time is short, courage is long, and only the steadfast shall endure.
From the towering ramparts of the Rook’s domain, strategy shall be forged like iron in the smithy. Knights shall leap, bishops shall cut through the fray, and rooks—keepers of the castle—shall thunder down the ranks with righteous might.
Let all who seek honour, rivalry, and the thrill of noble contest gather beneath the banner of the Castle. Sharpen thy wits, steady thy hand, and prepare to storm the battlements of destiny.
- 📅 Date: Tuesday 28th July & 4th August 2026
- 🕢 Time: 7:00 pm - Must Register by 6:45 pm
- Format: Rapid 25 minutes
- Number of Games: 6 (Over 2 weeks)
- Queensland Junior rated tournament.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Sunday July 5th, 2026 - 1:30 pm
Kings Gambit Challenge
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Noble Lords and Worthy Knights of the Chequered Realm
Let it be proclaimed across hall, hearth, and high battlement: All seekers of honour, cunning, and glory are hereby summoned to contest in the King’s Gambit Challenge, a tourney where brave minds clash and only the most valiant strategist shall prevail.
Upon the sacred board of sixty‑four squares, let thy pawns march with purpose, thy knights leap with daring, and thy king stand steadfast as the storm of battle unfolds. Those who enter this noble challenge must bring not only skill, but the courage befitting warriors of old.
Gather, therefore, beneath the royal banner, where wit is sharpened like a well‑forged blade and every move may shape the fate of the realm.
Come forth, champions. Take thy place at the board. Let the King’s Gambit be offered and let thy honour be proven in the crucible of noble contest.
- 📅 Date: Sunday 5th July, 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm - Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Blitz 10 minutes
- Number of games: 7
- Queensland Junior rated
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Sunday 12th July 2026 - 7:00 pm
2026 Winter Family Day Event
Register Online by midnight Saturday July 11th. Check in on the day at the venue by no later than 12:30pm. Tournament starts at 1:00pm sharp. Strictly No late Comers!
Where: Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Buderim QLD 4556
Format: This is an open event for adult and junior players of all ages and abilities. This is a family-friendly tournament with 7 Rounds with an allocated time of 15 minutes on a digital chess clock or 25 minutes when adjudicated. This tournament is QJ Rated.
Prizes/Rating Groups: Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each division, Best Junior Girl and the President’s Encouragement Award. The number of prize groups will depend on the number of entries received.
How to register: Entry Fee: $25 per player. Additional family members $10 per player (includes parents or siblings) Visit https://suncoastchess.com.au/online-registrations
Locate the “Online bookings” or scan the QR Code below to navigate there and follow the online bookings process.
A canteen with tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available. (Cash only)
- 📅 Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:00pm - Must Register by 12:30 pm
- Format: 15 minutes Rapid
- Number of Games: 7
- Queensland Junior rated tournament.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Sunday 19th July 2026 - 1:30 pm
Invitation to the Camelot Knights Blitz
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
By decree of noble minds and the fellowship of keen wit, let it be proclaimed throughout the realm:
All lords, ladies, squires, and cunning tacticians are hereby summoned to attend the grand contest of mind and mettle — the Camelot Knights Rapid Chess Tournament.
Within the hallowed halls of this distinguished gathering, where banners sway and candles burn bright, challengers shall sit across the checkered field of battle. There, in swift and spirited contest, each shall wield their armies of kings, queens, rooks, and knights in pursuit of glory.initiative and creativity over strict positional safety.
- 📅 Date: Sunday 19th July 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm - Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Blitz 10 minutes
- Number of Games: 7
- Queensland Junior rated tournament.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Sunday 26th July 2026 - 1:30 pm
You’re Invited! to the Englund Gambit Chess Tournament
Join us for an exciting and unconventional chess event celebrating one of the boldest opening ideas in the game — the Englund Gambit!
This tournament is dedicated to creativity, daring play, and tactical flair.
📖 A Brief History of the Englund Gambit
The Englund Gambit arises after the move 1. d4 e5, where Black immediately challenges White’s centre with a pawn sacrifice.
It is named after the Swedish player Fritz Englund, who analysed and promoted the gambit in the early 20th century.
The opening gained attention as an aggressive surprise weapon, intended to disrupt conventional positional play.
While not considered fully sound at top competitive levels, it remains popular in club play and blitz games, where its traps and tactical possibilities can lead to quick victories.
The Englund Gambit reflects the romantic spirit of chess—prioritizing initiative and creativity over strict positional safety.
- 📅 Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
- 🕢 Time: 1:30 pm - Must Register by 1:00 pm
- Format: Rapid 15 minutes
- Number of Games: 6
- Queensland Junior rated tournament.
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Tuesday 28th July & 4th August 2026 - 7:00 pm
Invitation to the ROOKS Castle Chess Tournament
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, All Warriors of the Checkered Realm. Let it be proclaimed throughout the land that the Rooks Castle Allegro Tournament shall soon open its mighty gates.
Upon the sacred boards where kings are hunted and pawns rise to glory, six battles shall be waged over two noble Sundays:
Within these twin fortnights, brave contenders shall clash in six games of swift Allegro combat, where time is short, courage is long, and only the steadfast shall endure. From the towering ramparts of the Rook’s domain, strategy shall be forged like iron in the smithy. Knights shall leap, bishops shall cut through the fray, and rooks—keepers of the castle—shall thunder down the ranks with righteous might. Let all who seek honour, rivalry, and the thrill of noble contest gather beneath the banner of the Castle. Sharpen thy wits, steady thy hand, and prepare to storm the battlements of destiny.
- 📅 Date: Tuesday 28th July & 4th August 2026
- 🕢 Time: 7:00 PM
- Format: Allegro 25 minutes
- Number of games: 6 in total
- Queensland Junior rated tournament only
WHERE:
Suncoast Chess Club House - Held at the Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
Free Admission for Members - $10.00 Door Fee for Non-Members.
Come Join us
From 2026 we will meet every Tuesday evenings starting 6:00 pm for Social Chess. 7:00 pm for tournaments, Sundays from 13:00 for tournaments. You can view and download a copy or use the button below.
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Suncoast Chess Club House - Environmental Centre, Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim. 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556
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