Editorial
by Miles Patterson
Welcome to the May 2025 ACF Newsletter. Thanks for all the contributions for this issue. Please note the ACF notices for international events, especially the imminent deadlines for some events.
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ACF Notices
COMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Please address registrations of interest and other inquiries concerning the following forthcoming events to selections_director@auschess.org.au and phone 0499 996 559 or 0409 525 963 if not acknowledged within 48 hours. Copies of inquiries relating to events limited to Junior, Youth, Cadet or other under-age categories must also be sent to juniors_coordinator@auschess.org.au
To enable time for local selection procedures and related purposes, ACF application deadlines can be significantly earlier than deadlines indicated in organisers’ published regulations.
23rd ASEAN+ Age Group Championships
City/Penang, Malaysia. July 1 to 11. Time control: Separate tournaments for Seniors and Juniors at Standard, Rapid and Blitz rates.
Eligibility: Seniors>50 born 1975 (or earlier); Seniors>65 born 1960 (or earlier). Cadets<6 born 2019 (or later); <8 born 2017; <10: 2015; <12: 2013. Youth/Junior<14 born 2011 (or later); <16 born 2009; <18 born 2007; <20 born 2005.
Info: email: admin@anoopsee.com ACF Deadline: 15 May 2025
FIDE Women’s World Cup
Batumi, Georgia. July 25 to 29. Time control standard. Links: FIDE Regulations FIDE Calendar . ACF Deadline: Eligible players invited in selection order, outcome notified before 5 June.
Asian Junior & Girls Championships
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 25 to July 4. Time control: Separate tournaments at Standard, Rapid and Blitz rates. Eligibility: Birth year 2005 or later. Links: Host Organiser’s Regulations FIDE Calendar FIDE Direct Titles Table Application Form . ACF Deadline: 11 June 2025
FIDE Youth (Under-16) Olympiad
Barranquilla, Columbia. August 16 to 23. Time control standard. Eligibility: Birth year (or later) 2009. Links: Barranquilla Regulations Info Application Form . ACF Deadline 1 June 2025
Goa Purple 24th World IPCA [disabled] Individual Championship
Dona Paula, Goa, India. July 21 to 31. Time controls: Separate tournaments at Standard, Rapid and Blitz rates. Eligibility: Email inquiries: info@ipcachess.org Links: Regulations & Info ACF Deadline: June 15
Asian Amateur Championship
Kowloon, Hong Kong, August 1 to 9. Time control: Standard. Eligibility: FIDE ID. Maximum rating groups: <2300, <2000, <1700. Links: Info Map Payments: Direct to Organiser by 1 July
FIDE World Cadets – Age groups Under-8, Under-10, Under-12
Almaty, Kazakhstan. September 18 to October 1. Time control standard. Eligibility: Birth years (or later): Under-8 2017; Under-10 2015; Under-12 2013. Links: FIDE Calendar . For application details when available, see forthcoming ACF Newsletters.
FIDE World Youth Championships – Age groups Under-14, Under-16, Under-18
Dures, Albania. October 3 to 16. Time control standard. Eligibility: Birth years (or later): Under-14 2011; Under-16 2009; Under-18 2007. Links: Albania Regulations Application Form . Amended ACF Deadline 16 July 2025 (previously 2 August 2025).
FIDE World Seniors Championships
Gallipoli, Italy, October 20 to November 2. Time control: Standard. Eligibility: Seniors>50 born 1975 (or earlier); Seniors>65 born 1960 (or earlier). Links: Host Organiser’s Regulations Event Information Deadline: 1 September
FIDE RATING SUBMISSIONS
Note that events for FIDE ratings that are completed in the last seven days of the month need to be submitted to ACF FIDE Ratings Officer Bill Gletsos for ratings immediately so that any issues with them can be resolved in time for events to be rated in that month. Also note that intended changes of names or dates of FIDE-rated events need to be notified immediately as they may affect the event's rating status. Note also that all FIDE rated events must be submitted for ACF ratings – no exceptions.
FIDE RATED EVENT REGISTRATION
Australian tournaments to be FIDE rated must be advised to the ACF FIDE Ratings Officer at least 40 days prior to the start of the tournament for tournaments where norms are available and at least 7 days prior to the start of the tournament for all other tournaments. Where these conditions are not met, the decision whether to register it or not is solely at the discretion of the ACF FIDE Ratings Officer.
FIDE ID NUMBER REGISTRATION
FIDE has issued a warning that they will not accept tournaments for FIDE rating where those tournaments contain players who do not have FIDE ID numbers. Although new Australian players can be registered by the ACF FIDE Ratings Officer, this does not apply to new players from overseas. Therefore, organisers should not immediately accept the entries of overseas players who lack FIDE ID numbers to FIDE rated tournaments; instead, those players should be required to first obtain a FIDE ID from their own national federation.
Tournaments submitted that include foreign players who do not have ID numbers end up not being FIDE rated. Organisers need to confirm prior to the start of the tournament that all players without a FIDE ID number are either Australian citizens or have a permanent residency visa.
Players without ID numbers should only be submitted as Australian if they are citizens or are a permanent residency visa holder; if a player is registered under the wrong country, they may incur transfer costs later. For further information/clarification contact the ACF FIDE Ratings Officer Bill Gletsos via fide_ratings@auschess.org.au.
AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVE INTERNATIONAL JUNIORS CHESS TOURNAMENTS
Any inquiries can be sent to ACF Juniors Coordinator, Mr Hui Lam Teh tehhuilam@gmail.com, with cc to ACF Selections Director Tom Saltmarsh selections_director@auschess.org.au.
ACF POSITIONS
The following ACF Council-appointed positions remain unfilled. Councillors and others wishing to inquire or register interest in appointment to one or more of these positions are welcome to email executive@auschess.org.au or phone 0409 525 963 at any time.
Advertising Manager. The appointee would be a person with an interest in coordinating advertising in both the ACF newsletter and website, and at or in connection with ACF championships and other major ACF events.
Assistant Secretary. This position and the currently filled position of Assistant Treasurer were created to provide opportunities for younger administrators to experience the joys of chess administration at national level.
Archives Director. Generally, the Archives Director would be expected to gather, maintain and build a repository of records and documents that might be of historical interest or value, or which might help in confirming the organisation’s status or credibility for a variety of purposes.
Trophies Officer. Responsibilities relating to trophies and other mementos to be presented in connection with ACF Championships and other events.
ACF FUNDING SUPPORT PROGRAM
The application deadline for activities commencing between 1 September 2025 and 28 February 2026 is 30 June 2025. Application forms and related information are available on request to executive@auschess.org.au.
News from the States / Territories
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory Chess Association (ACTCA)
Recent Events
2025 Doeberl Cup
From reporting by Shaun Press
The Doeberl Cup is over for another year, seeing over 370 players competing over the 2025 Easter Long Weekend at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden.
Top seed GM Mitrabha Guha, 23, finished in 1st place, with 7.5/9 He went through the tournament undefeated, and played the other four GMs in the field along the way. Interestingly, the top five places were all occupied by the five GMs in the tournament, with GM Das Sayantan in 2nd on 7/9, and GM's Zhao, Antonio and Stopa all tying for 3rd on 6.5.
The 59-player field was tougher than last year, with the Premier being harder to qualify for. Despite this, Guha won when he needed to, and even though he only needed a draw in the final round, still pushed hard for a win (it was eventually drawn). His style suited the shortened tournament format (nine rounds over five days), keeping his positions under control until his opponent made a misstep.
For winning this year’s event Guha collects $5000 first prize. Das picked up $3000 for 2nd, as well as a 33% share of the Fighting Fun, alongside Zhao and Stopa.
In the Major division, the Saint Memorial Cup was won by Daniel Wang (AUS), with Balanandan Ayyappan (IND) in second place and Vincent Qiang (AUS) in third.
First place in the Minor went to Daniil Yelkhovsky (AUS), CM Jeff Cabilin (AUS) was second, and third place was Peter Doan (AUS). In the Mini, Mason Tay (AUS) took first place, with Padma Yonten Gyalpo (BHU) in second and Trent Kariyawasam taking third.
In the Under 1200s, Harvey Kuncoro took first place, with Dejun Sun in second, and James Nelson third. For the full list of awards and medallions, head over to the Draws & Results page on the Doeberl Cup website.
Overall, the tournament attracted 377 players across the five divisions, while the Saturday night blitz attracted 200 players across two sections.
Upcoming Events
2025 ACT Chess Championship
30th May - 2nd June, Eastlakes Club, Oxley St, Griffith, ACT Details and entry here
2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship
17-25 January, St Edmund's College, Canberra. More information here
Street Chess
Every Saturday. From 10.45 to 2.30. King O’Malley’s in Civic.
More information here and results/photos here
New South Wales
New South Wales Chess Association Inc (NSWCA)
Recent Events
2025 Sydney International Open
1st GM Guha Mitrabha, 2nd IM Ronald Dableo, =3rd GM Sayantan Das, GM Zong Yuan Zhao.
Upcoming Events
2025 Norths State Championship
Tuesday nights from 3 June, The Auditorium, Norths Leagues Club, Cammeray.
2025 NSW Open
6-9 June, Novotel Sydney West HQ 55 Sherbrooke St, Rooty Hill NSW
2025 Gosford Winter Rapid Open
Saturday, June 28th, 2025. Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive Gosford.
2025 New England Open
13-14 September. Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club AKA Servies, 137 Dumaresq St, Armidale. More information here
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Chess Association
Recent Events
Darwin Social Chess Club Open Tournament
27 April 2025, Casuarina Library Meeting Room, 17 Bradshaw Terrace Casuarina.
1st equal: Brodie Driscoll 1st equal: Rajeev Thayil 1st equal: Mostafa Abdou
Upcoming Events
Darwin Social Chess Club ACF Rapid Rating Tournament
17-18 May 2025, Casuarina Library Meeting Room, 17 Bradshaw Terrace Casuarina.
Queensland
Chess Association of Queensland
Recent Events
Churchie International
Upcoming Events
Bundaberg Open
7-8 June 2025, Middle School, St Luke’s School Mezger Street, Kalkie, Bundaberg.
2025 Gold Coast Open
10-14 July. Broadbeach Cultural Centre, next to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Premier, Major and Minor divisions, with a total of $12,500.00 in prize money. Tournament website
2025 Wendy Terry Memorial
9-10 August, Redcliffe Chess Club. Brochure here
2025 Christmas Special
13-14 December, Grace Lutheran College, Buchanan St, Rothwell. Enquiries: Text / phone / email Gail YOUNG on 0411 704 815 / qwclqwcl@gmail.com
South Australia
South Australian Chess Association Inc (SACA)
Recent Events
ANZAC Weekend Hexa Round Robin 2025
Gp A: 1st Place: Tarush Jindal, 2nd Place: Alistair Maria, Gp B: 1st Place: Mathew Juszczynski, 2nd Place: Shourya Dash, GpC: 1st Place: Jacob Rowberry,
2nd Place: Krsna Dua, GpD: 1st Place: Connor Caruso, 2nd Place: Kavish Nagpal
Upcoming Events
Thursday 15 May, 7pm, May Blitz #1
Thursday 22 May, 7pm, May Allegro #2
Thursday 29 May, 7pm, May Blitz #2
Tasmania
Tasmanian Chess Association Inc (TCA)
Recent Events
Tony Sturges Memorial
1st Will Rumley 6/6, 20 players
Upcoming Events
2025 Tasmanian Open
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 13:30 to Monday, June 9, 202515:00, Guildford Young College (access via Patrick St) 94 Barrack Street, Hobart. More information here
Victoria
Recent Events
Melbourne International Open
New Zealand FM Felix Xie has won the 2025 Melbourne International Open, finishing with 7/9. Needing half a point to secure a share of 1st, and an IM norm, Xie drew with FM Kai Jie Soo in 38 moves. Indian IM Arghyadip Das had a chance to join Xie in 1st place, but was held to a draw by CM Rheyansh Annapureddy on board 2. This allowed GM Sayantan Das and GM Guha Mitrabha to also take a share of 2nd on 6.5/7. (Shaun Press, chessexpress)
Upcoming Events
Western Juniors Rapid Championship 2025
Saturday 17th May 2025, Venue: Salvation Army, 108 Queen Street Altona. More information here
2025 Victorian Inter University Rapid and Blitz Championship
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of May 2025, Monash University Clayton Campus, Woodside Building for Technology and Design, Room 1.02. - 20 Exhibition Walk, Clayton. More information here
2025 Victorian Junior Chess Championship
7–20 July 2025, Bacchus Marsh Grammar – Woodlea Campus, More information here
Western Australia
Chess Association of Western Australia Inc (CAWA)
Recent Events
2025 WA Junior Rapidplay Championships
Congratulations to the winners:
U18: Ashvin Balavignan, U18 Girls: Nithuli Liyanage, U16: Issa Majidi, U12: Quang Minh Le, U12 Girls: Senudi De Vas, U10: Alexandra Fleming, U8: Charlie Jones Dilon
2025 WA Junior Allegro
Congratulations to the winners:
U18: Issa Majidi (WA Junior Allegro Champion), U18 Girls: Nithuli Liyanage, U16: Ashvin Balavignan, U12: Senudi De Vas (also U12 girls Champion), U10: Quang Minh Le, U8: Daniel Luong
Upcoming Events
Bunbury Chess Open
17th & 18th of May. Information here
New Zealand
New Zealand Chess News (newzealandchess.nz)
Recent Events
18-19, 21 April Wellington Open 2025
1st equal: FM Ben Hague 1st equal: IM Russell John Dive 1st equal: CM Ollie Archer
20 April I Love Chess Rapid April 2025
1st: Vihaan Bala
25-27 April Auckland Anzac Weekender 2025
1st: FM Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
Upcoming Events
10-11, 17-18 May Auckland Double Weekends May 2025
16-18 May Arie Nijman Memorial 2025
24-25 May Auckland A-Grade Interclubs 2025
31 May Kapiti Rapid Tournament 2025
31 May - 2 June Trusts Open 2025
14-15 June Auckland B-Grade Interclubs 2025
20-22 June Peter Stuart Memorial 2025
21 June Upper Hutt Rapid 2025
28 June Auckland Blitz Interclubs 2025
29 June Auckland Junior Interclubs 2025
4-7 July North Island Championship 2025
6 July I Love Chess Rapid July 2025
12-13, 19-20 July Auckland Double Weekends July 2025
16-17, 23-24 August Auckland Double Weekends August 2025
6-7, 13-14 September Auckland Double Weekends September 2025
24-27 September South Island Championships 2025
27 September I Love Chess Rapid September 2025
28 September South Island Rapid 2025
25-27 October Merv Morrison Memorial 2025
International News
Recent Events
FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship 2025
FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship 2025 report
by Leonid Sandler from Shanghai
Over the years I have attended many chess events around the globe but never a Women's World Championship Match. So an opportunity was too good to miss and I reported for Radio SBS from Shanghai.
The 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship match was held in two cities, Shanghai and Chongqing.
First 6 games were played in Shanghai, hometown of four times World Champion Ju Wenjun (34 years old) and other 6 games were scheduled for Chongqing, hometown of Tan Zhongyi (33 years old), the challenger. Prize fund of 500,000 euros were provided by various sponsors. Both ladies know each other very well and in 2018 Ju Wenjun won her title against then World Champion Tan Zhongyi.
After four games the scores were level and after that the World champion won 4 games in a row. Game number 9 was the last one and after a quick draw Ju Wenjun secured her 5th Women's World Champion title. The final result was 6.5-2.5.
Chess is popular in China with approximately 5 million people playing. However the most popular board game is probably Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) with about 60 million people playing. I saw many people enjoying a game or two of Chinese Chess in Shanghai's various parks.
The Women’s World Chess Championship match was very well organised but spectators were only allowed to attend the playing venue for 15 minutes and after that they could watch games in a spacious hall with commentary in both English and Chinese. There was a well equipped press room with various games provided and of course Chinese tea, coffee and other refreshments.
Thanks to the FIDE Team for looking after me.
Upcoming Events
Asian Juniors & Girls Chess Championship Colombo, Sri Lanka 18-27 Jul 25 Asian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 Hong Kong, China 01-09 Aug-25 Asian Nations Cup 2025 Abu Dhabi, UAE 5-14 Aug 25 Asian Schools Chess Championship 2025 UlaanBaatar, Mongolia 15-25 Aug-25 Asian Cities Chess Team Championship Salalah, Oman Aug 2025 Asian Seniors 50+ and 65+ Chess Ch 2025 Erbil or Sulaymaniyah, Iraq 08-16 Sep 25 Asian Youth Chess Championship 2025 Bangkok, Thailand 20-30 Nov-25
Check details via the FIDE Chess Calendar
23rd ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships
1-11 July 2025, Penang, Malaysia. Direct Titles now approved by FIDE Council and available for medal winners (gold, silver, bronze) in each age group. Links to Announcement and PDF of Regulations with table of direct titles available.
Blue Chevaliers International Open
13-19 July 2025, Novotel Phuket Resort, Phuket, Thailand
Tournament Flyer with Regulations and Registration Details.pdf
Study of the Month
White to play and win
Solution at the end of the newsletter.
Book Review
By IM Gary Lane
The Chess Career of Markus Wettstein by Ian Rogers published by Australian Chess Enterprises, 82 pages.
A tribute written to help celebrate the Australian/Swiss chess player on his 80th birthday.
This limited edition print run of 100 copies reveals a life well lived and a curiosity about chess that still lingers. The author has wisely provided a number of intriguing chess problems composed by Wettstein which are fiendishly difficult to solve. There are also various games from simultaneous displays against famous names such as Portisch, but also a sprinkling of Australian games. All of these are expertly annotated and reveal an understanding of the positions rather than displaying endless computer variations.
There are plenty of photos to reveal the characters behind the chess stories and we are introduced to his wife Carla Wettstein who sounds impressive and represented Switzerland at the Chess Olympiad. Rogers has been busy writing books in recent years with the acclaimed Terrey Shaw - Australian Chess Ironman and a number of titles for the American publisher Russell Enterprises with the latest tome called cheekily “The World’s Most Boring Chess Book”.
When we look back at history, the tendency is to see things through rose tinted glasses such as when Bobby Fisher refused to play the 1968 Lugano Olympiad, but occasionally quotes from Wettstein shake that illusion “However, I agreed with the organisers for not giving in to Fischer’s demands, and we were all glad when he left; he could have overshadowed the whole event with his tantrums.” He also played a future English grandmaster in Europe during 1973. His view on the encounter is clear “I had a close game with Raymond Keene, but he was so arrogant in the post-game analysis that I lost interest in it afterwards.”
Rogers assures me that he added a joke/pun in the text, but you will have a hard job finding it, so the hint is that it is on page 12, and I think there is no danger of losing Ian to a standup comedian career.
A hugely entertaining tale of a chess player and composer who now calls Australia his home.
If you wish to purchase one of the remaining copies of the book, contact the author direct at gmianrogers@gmail.com.
Looking Back
1990: When chess appeared on an Australian Postage Stamp
Well, technically it is a pre-stamped envelope, not a stamp, but it is the only time chess has featured on an official Australian postage item.
Sacred Heart Hospice was founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1890 as Australia’s first hospice and part of St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. In 1990, Australia Post issued this postage stationery to recognise the centenary of hospice care in Australia. It features a game of chess and is a reminder of the benefits of our game in helping to retain an active mind as we age.
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ACF COUNCIL
State Association Delegates
NSWCA Delegate: Richard Gastineau-Hills nswcouncillor@auschess.org.au
CV Delegate: Dr Peter Clark Clarkpeter1@bigpond.com
CAQ Delegate: Michael D’Arcy michaeldarc@gmail.com.au
SACA Delegate: Misheck Muza sacouncillor@auschess.org.au
TCA Delegate: Tom Saltmarsh tascouncillor@auschess.org.au
ACTCA Delegate: Cam Cunningham actcouncillor@auschess.org.au
CAWA Delegate: Tim Hare wacounsellor@auschess.org.au
NTCA Delegate: Chris Depasquale agechess@ozemail.com.au
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President: Gary Wastell president@auschess.org.au
Deputy President: Bill Gletsos deputy president@auschess.org.au
Vice-President: Kevin Bonham vice president1@auschess.org.au
Vice-President: Andrew Hardegen vice president2@auschess.org.au
Secretary: Rob Watson secretary@auschess.org.au
Treasurer: Bob Keast treasurer@auschess.org.au
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Assistant Treasurer: Bill Gletsos asst treasurer@auschess.org.au
Auditor: Ross Hamilton auditor@auschess.org.au
Equipment Coordinator: Bob Keast equipment officer@auschess.org.au
FIDE Delegate & Admin Officer: Dr. Kevin Bonham fide delegate@auschess.org.au
FIDE Ratings Officer: Bill Gletsos fide ratings@auschess.org.au
Juniors Coordinator: Hui Lam Teh tehhuilam@gmail.com
Medals & Awards Convenor: Gary Wastell awards@auschess.org.au
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National Ratings Officer: Graham Saint g_saint@tpg.com.au
Newsletter Editor: Keong Ang auschessnews@chessnews.asia
Newsletter Editor: Miles Patterson newsletter editor@auschess.org.au
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Solution to Study of the Month
White to play and win
Solution:
1 Qe2 Qb1 2 Qe5+ b2 3 Qd5.
(Johann Berger, 1922)
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