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nswca.org.au is the official website of the New South Wales Chess Association, the governing body for chess in New South Wales, Australia. It is the place to go if you want to find NSWCA tournaments and register for them, look up results, find a local chess club, or join/renew a membership. The site is aimed at NSW players, clubs, juniors and their parents, and anyone organising or entering chess events in the state.
What the NSWCA is
The site describes the NSWCA as the governing chess body for New South Wales. Its stated objectives are to encourage, promote, maintain and control the playing of chess in the state by:
- Promoting and conducting chess matches, competitions and tournaments.
- Encouraging the teaching and playing of chess in schools and among juniors, including promoting matches between schools.
- Awarding prizes, titles and awards.
What you can do on the site
The main navigation covers the practical things players and organisers need:
| Section | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | Browse and register for NSWCA tournaments |
| Results | Results of current and previous NSWCA tournaments, plus links to FIDE and ACF ratings |
| Chess Clubs | Find chess clubs in NSW |
| Membership | Join or renew, and view the members list |
| Chess Development Program | Development programs run by the association |
| Hall of Fame | Recognition of notable NSW chess figures |
| Mailing List | Subscribe for updates |
| New to Chess? | Entry point for beginners |
Events and how to enter
The Upcoming Events table lists each event with its name, dates, location and an "Enter Here" link, and in some cases an entry list. Examples of events shown on the site include:
- 2026 NSW Seniors — Saturday 19th–Sunday 20th September, North Sydney.
- 2026 NSW State Championships — Friday 25th–Tuesday 29th September, The University of Sydney.
- 2026 NSW Women's Championship and 2026 October Weekender — Saturday 3rd–Monday 5th October, Burwood, with separate entry links for each.
- 2026 NSW Blitz Championships — Sunday 22nd November, Sydney Academy of Chess, Burwood.
Dates and venues are as listed on the site; check the event page before entering, since details can change.
Results and ratings
The Results section holds results for current and previous NSWCA tournaments, with a link to full results. It also points to FIDE and ACF ratings, so you can check a player's official rating alongside tournament outcomes.
Who runs it
The site lists the NSWCA Council with named officeholders and contact emails, including the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Tournament Officer, Club Liaison Officer, Ratings Officer, Junior Chess Representative, Country Representative, Communications Officer and Webmaster. Some positions (Registrar and two Councillor without Portfolio roles) are shown as vacant. Contact addresses follow the pattern of a role name at nswca.org.au (for example, [email protected] for tournament enquiries).
When this site is the right starting point
Use nswca.org.au if you are:
- A player wanting to enter a NSWCA tournament or check results.
- A parent or junior looking for school and junior chess pathways.
- Someone trying to find a chess club in NSW.
- An existing or prospective member needing to join or renew.
If you are outside New South Wales, your state or national body is the better starting point — the NSWCA covers chess within NSW.