Club Information
Venue
Drabble House behind Nedlands Public Library
Time
Thursday at 7:15 PM
Enquiries
David Barry (Secretary) email: dw.barry@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.
2024/25 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
2024 Respini Tournament (26/10/24)
The 2024 Respini Tournament has now commenced
Playing schedules, cross tables and PGN's are available from the Respini Tournament page.
Updated (26/10): Round 8 PGN's have been added.
2024 Bernard Anton Interclub Tournament (26/08/24)
The second half (Metro's home match) of this year's Bernard Anton Interclub Tournament match against Perth Chess Club was held on the 22nd of August and resulted in a tie - 18.0 points each. As Perth held a slim lead of 1 point after their home match on the 3rd of April they claimed the trophy 36.5 to 35.5.
Congratulations to: Perth Chess Club - Bernard Anton Trophy winners for 2024.
2024 Metro Spring Allegro (16/08/24)
The 2024 Metro Spring Allegro was held early this year on the 8th & 15th of August.
Congratulations to the winner: Yonal De Vas.
2024 Respini Tournament (15/08/24)
The 2024 Metro Respini Tournament will commence on the 29th of August.
Full details are available here: 2024 Respini Tournament Information Sheet
If you are going to play in this event, please write your name on the entry list on the notice board at the club or let the organiser Peter Roza know of your intention to play. Peter's contact details can be found on the Metro Committee page.
2024 Richard (Dick) Lilly Swiss (03/08/24)
The 2024 Richard (Dick) Lilly Swiss has now finished.
Congratulations to the winner: Iker Hernandez Mendez.
2024 Metropolitan Blitz Handicap Tournament (05/07/24)
The 2024 Metropolitan Blitz Handicap Tournament was held on the 4th of July after the AGM.
Congratulations to the winner: Ashvin Balavignan.
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