Every week, all year
Rated and social games every Monday afternoon, with pairings to suit your level — no need to bring a partner.
Queensland · All ages · All strengths
Play, learn and compete with the Queensland Chess Club.
From first moves to state titles — QCC runs friendly club nights, FIDE-rated tournaments and junior coaching in a welcoming club room. Walk-ins are always welcome.
120+Members
MonClub nights from 4 pm
4Tournaments this season
Mondays · from 12 Oct
FIDE Club Six Round Championship
$50 or $10 per round
Details →Sat 31 October
CAQ Blitz Championships 2026
$50 entry · 11 rounds
Details →Sat 7 November
FIDE Rapid Tournament
$60 entry · 15 + 5
Details →Next intake · Wed 7 Oct
High-Performance Chess Institute
Online · limited places
Details →Why QCC
A club built around the board
Whether you're chasing a rating, returning after 20 years, or bringing a curious eight-year-old, there's a seat and a clock waiting for you.
Real competition
FIDE-rated blitz, rapid and classical events, plus a club championship and interclub teams — plenty of chances to test yourself.
Coaching & juniors
Monday junior sessions, online small-group coaching and one-on-one tuition from experienced club players.
Come along
Your first afternoon is free
Turn up 15 minutes early, tell the desk it's your first time, and we'll find you an opponent at a comfortable pace. Sets, clocks and scoresheets are all provided — just bring yourself.
What members say
"I hadn't played since school. Six months later I've got a rating and a regular Monday afternoon I actually look forward to."
— QCC member, joined last season
About us
The Queensland Chess Club
We're a community club for anyone who loves the game — from beginners learning the pieces to seasoned campaigners chasing rated events.
Our story
QCC began as a handful of players meeting in a borrowed hall with two battered sets and a lot of enthusiasm. Decades on, the club has grown into one of Queensland's steadiest fixtures on the chess calendar, with a full season of rated events and a strong junior pathway.
What hasn't changed is the atmosphere: a place where a nine-year-old can play a grandparent, where analysis happens over a coffee afterwards, and where nobody is made to feel slow.
Our tournaments are submitted for national rating where applicable.
Club night
When we meet
Juniors, coaching & casual play
Rated club competition & social games
Doors open from 3:30 pm at the Latvian Club, 24 Church Ave, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.
Committee
Who runs the club
Our committee is elected each year at the annual general meeting and volunteers their time to keep the club running.
President
Tournament direction & club partnerships
Secretary
Memberships, enquiries & communications
Treasurer
Fees, entries & club finances
Plus our ratings officer, junior coordinator and a crew of volunteer arbiters.
Membership
Join the club
Adult
$60 / year
All club nights, free entry to club-level events, and a national rating.
Junior / Student
$30 / year
Under-18s and full-time students. Includes the Monday junior session and coaching.
Casual visitor
$8 / session
Drop in whenever suits. Your first visit is on the house.
Common questions
Do I need to be good at chess to join?
Not at all. Most new members arrive knowing how the pieces move and nothing more. We pair you with someone at a similar level and you'll pick things up quickly.
Do I need my own set or clock?
No. The club supplies sets, clocks and scoresheets. If you'd like to bring your own board, you're welcome to.
Is there a junior programme?
Yes — Mondays from 3:30 pm are dedicated to juniors and beginners, with coaching, puzzles and games. Parents are welcome to stay.
How do I enter a tournament?
Head to the Tournaments page, pick your event and enter online through TryBooking.
Ready to play?
Send us a message and we'll let you know what's on this week, or simply turn up on a Monday afternoon and introduce yourself.