Somerville House School Teams Chess Tournament

We invite you to participate in the Somerville House School Teams Chess Tournament.

Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Venue: VPAC - Somerville House (Gate 6)
Parking: Available through Gate 6 off Graham Street
Cost: $30 per student | No charge for spectators
Times:

• Open Division: 9.15am - 9.45am registration

• Novice Division: 9.45am - 10.15am registration

• Beginner Division: 10.45am - 11.15am registration

• Prize Ceremony: 3.00pm - 3.15pm

Entries close 5.00pm Thursday, 28 May. Players who arrive on the day without registering will be turned away. Students will be supervised by arbiters on the day. Parents and spectators are allowed to attend but cannot enter the playing area. Click 'Register' to begin your registration.

A canteen with a sausage sizzle will be available on the day.

If you would like to be added to the Somerville House Chess mailing list for future events, please click here.

For more information, please email Matt Gilpin at mgilpin@somerville.qld.edu.au.

Team:

Students will play in teams of four. They will be paired individually, and their scores will be added together at the end for team prizes. All students must be members of the same school (no composite teams).

• Novice - Under 550

• Open - All other teams

Players rated under 550 can choose to move up to the Open Division if they choose to.

Individuals and teams with fewer than four players can enter the Open and Novice Divisions. They may be at a disadvantage for team prizes, but will still be eligible for individual prizes.

Medals for the top three scoring teams in each division.

Medals for the top three individual players in each division.

Individual:

The Beginner Division is open to all unrated players in Year 2 or below. Medals are awarded to the top three players. Players who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Somerville Beginner Division will be ineligible to play in the Beginner Division again in future Somerville tournaments.