Club Information
Venue
Drabble House behind Nedlands Public Library
Time
Thursday at 7:15 PM
Enquiries
Keegan O'Mahoney (Secretary) email: keeganomahoney@gmail.com
General
The Metropolitan Chess Club is one of the Senior Chess Clubs in Western Australia, with over 40 members. The playing strength of members range from State Champions to adult beginners and juniors.
Naturally, the Metro Club is affiliated with the CAWA (Chess Association of Western Australia) which in turn is affiliated with the ACF (Australian Chess Federation). Club members must therefore be financial members of the CAWA to enjoy the benefit of participating in Australian rated tournaments held at the club.
Many members support the club through representation in the Harris/Edwardes Trophy Inter-Club competition. The Metro Club has won the Premier Division on many occasions since the competition began in 1958.
Our members are also keen to play in the WA Grand Prix events that are organised by the CAWA over selected weekends.
Annual Subscription
Adults: $170.00 Concessions: $150.00 Juniors (under 18): $120.00
Discount of $10 per person for 2 members of the same household.
Discount of $20 per person for 3 or more members of the same household.
2026/27 Membership Form
Club Activities
Varied chess tournaments, chess instruction/lectures, Inter-Club competition, social chess.
Provisions Include
Chess boards and pieces, chess clocks, score sheets, excellent library, tea, coffee & biscuits, vehicle parking.
Other Attractions
Central location, good club rooms, good range of player strength.
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Latest News
2026 Metropolitan Spring Allegro (05/09/26)
The 2026 Metropolitan Spring Allegro (6 rounds) was held as a Chess960 tournament and played over 2 consecutive club nights - 27 Aug & 3 Sept.
Congratulations to the winner: James Gregory.
2026 Bernard Anton Shield - Metro's Home Match (02/09/26)
The second Bernard Anton Shield Interclub match vs Perth Chess Club is to be held on Thursday 10th September at Metro with play commencing at 7:45pm.
The format is you play one game against each of the three opponents in your rating group, each game being 20 mins + 3 secs increment.
We need 3 players in each of 4 rating groups: Open, U2000, U1800, U1600 using Mar 2026 ACF ratings.
If you wish to play please advise Metro President Craig Kinsman (email: craigkinsman05@gmail.com) of your intention to participate.
The final teams will consist of the 3 highest rated players who have entered in each of the 4 rating groups and there is no entry fee for the match.
2026 Respini Tournament (31/08/26)
Metro's final classical tournament for the year, the Respini, will be starting on 17 September.
Full details are available here: 2026 Respini Tournament Information Sheet
Players will be divided into round-robin divisions based on rating. The A and B divisions will be ACF and FIDE rated; other divisions will be ACF rated.
Divisions will have approximately 10 players each (and at least 9), with the bottom division expanding into a Swiss if we can't make the groups divide nicely.
For round-robins, the full schedule is set at the start of the tournament. If you know in advance that you won't be able to make a particular night, then you should try to reschedule with your opponent. For a 10-player division, two nights are set aside for postponements.
The entry fee will be $45 for adults and $35 for juniors or full-time students; club membership is required.
David Barry will be the DOP, so send your entries to him (email: dw.barry@gmail.com) or write your name on the sign-up sheet on the club noticeboard.
2026 Richard (Dick) Lilly Swiss (22/08/26)
The 2026 Richard (Dick) Lilly Swiss has now finished.
Congratulations to the winner: Issa Majidi.
2026 Metropolitan Blitz Handicap Tournament (04/07/26)
The 2026 Metropolitan Blitz Handicap Tournament was played on the 2nd of July.
Congratulations to the winner: Issa Majidi.
2026 Metropolitan Blitz Tournament (27/06/26)
The 2026 Metropolitan Blitz Tournament was played on the 25th of June.
Congratulations to the joint winners: CM Ashvin Balavignan & Issa Majidi.
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