Hi everyone, Last week we weren't able to meet as the room we normally play in is being painted. The building owners have advised us that it will be unavailable next week, and possibly the following week as well. In the meantime, I've set up an ...
The Bendigo Chess Club is currently taking a short break from Over the Board games, but we will be back at RMCG on Wednesday, January 11th for a night of social chess. In the meantime, I've set up an online Arena tournament for those who would li...
Hi all, we will be returning to over the board chess on Wednesday, 8th December at our regular Club rooms at RMCG (entry via McLaren St). Please note that the requirements are that you must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of your va...
The 2021 Victorian Country Chess Championship to be held over the board in Geelong on the weekend of November 27th & 28th. Players have until Friday, November 19th to take advantage of the early bird entry Info and entry form available here...
Back into lockdown:We are currently unable to meet due to the current COVID restrictions, and it appears highly unlikely that these will be lifted sufficiently before Wednesday evening to allow us to meet over the board this week.https://www.coron...
Dear all, I have been advised by the venue that the Chess Club can return to Over the Board meetings from tomorrow evening (Wednesday, June 23rd). The venue has now provided a QR code, which members are expected to use to scan in – for those wh...
Hi everyone, I’ve been unable to confirm the availability of our meeting venue for tomorrow night, so I’m afraid we must again cancel due to COVID restrictions.Fingers crossed that restrictions will ease and access can be confirmed for next week....
Hi all, While the strict lockdown restrictions have been eased for regional Victoria, under the current restrictions, the Club is still unable to meet over the board. This means that our meeting scheduled for next Wednesday June 9th will also ne...
HI everyone, as you are probably no doubt aware, the Victorian State government has called a seven-day state-wide “circuit-breaker” COVID lockdown from 11:59pm, Thursday May 27th , which is currently due to remain in place until 11:59pm on Thursda...
Hi everyone, please note that the Annual General Meeting will be held in our Club rooms on Wednesday, February 24th from 8:00pm. Traditionally we play some casual blitz after the meeting if there is time.
Hi all, please note that Victoria is currently by affected by a 5-day lockdown, which extends to Wednesday Feb 17th. This means that our face to face Chess Club meeting planned for Feb 17th, will be cancelled. Our planned event (Annual General M...
Last week was our first over the board chess since March last year, and it was great to see some old faces enjoying some social chess, as well as the Club welcoming Jacob Sparks (who had previously joined us as an online member) for his first nigh...
I am happy to announce that the Bendigo Chess Club Inc will resume face to face meetings from 7:15pm next Wednesday, January 27th, at our old Club rooms at RMCG / Toorak House, 135 Mollison St, Bendigo (entry from the back via McLaren St, next to ...
Tonight's tournament delayed due to a Chess.com server reset. Replacement tournament scheduled for 8:30 - https://www.chess.com/live#r=861988
Hi everyone, Chess.com are having a server reset, which clashes with the timing of our original tournament.New tournament with delayed start of 8:30pm.https://www.chess.com/live#r=820576
Hi all, Ballarat have challenged us to a daily chess match. Time limit is 5 days per move - everyone welcome. Click the Join on the link if you want to register. https://www.chess.com/club/matches/1180242
Hi everyone, Link to tomorrow night’s tournament: https://www.chess.com/live#r=371109 Arena format, Wed Aug 5th 7:30pm - 9:30pm, time limit 10 minutes + 2 second increment, Registrations up to an hour before tournament starting time, just click ...
Hi all, we didn't have enough to start at 7:30pm last week, but after creating a replacement tournament to start at 7:45pm, we got underway, picking up 7 players along the way. Unfortunately, the replacement tournament only ran an hour, so a secon...
New Arena tournament, Wed July 15, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, time limit 10 minutes + 2 second increment. https://www.chess.com/live#r=262541
Only 5 players showed up last week, with Leigh continuing his good form to finish ahead of David Lumsdon. We’ll mix things up a bit tomorrow night with a ‘gentler’ time limit of 10 minutes + 2 second increment. New Aren...
A good turnout of 10 players last week, including Max (MJMKMM123) in his first online Club tournament. Leigh had a good run last week, finishing ahead of myself and Alex. New tournament for tomorrow night:Wed July 1st. Start time 7:30pm, duratio...
Last week, former OTB Bendigo Chess Club Member, FM Alex Davies, was able to join in the fun despite the time zone difference (5:30am in Canada!) Alex proved too strong, narrowly winning the tournament despite a loss in his last game.(Results: htt...
New friendly tournament tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 17th. Start time: 7:30pm, duration 2 hours. Registrations up to one hour before the tournament start (remember to click on the Join button). Time limits: 5 minutes + 5 Second Increment ...
New friendly tournament next Wednesday evening, June 10th. Start time: 7:00pm, duration 2 hours. Registrations up to one hour before the tournament start (remember to click on the Join button). Time limits: 10 minutes + 2 Second Increment Fo...
Hi everyone, last week was fun with 8 players in total. Next tournament, Wednesday Swiss, Wednesday June 3rd, 7:00pm (AEST), (registrations start at 6:00pm). - five round Swiss tournament,- an earlier starting time of 7:00pm (if there ar...
