GCCC
We are the premier chess club on the Gold Coast for chess players to compete and improve their chess skills with other like minded chess players.
We meet weekly and have a yearly competitive calendar that includes FIDE,
ACF and QJ rated tournaments which ensures our club members maintain their over the board playing strength for the many ACF tournaments held across Australia.
Other highlights include: Blitz chess nights, Rapid time control events, Opportunities to play against Masters in tournaments and simul competitions.
If you love chess and are serious about improving with other players we would love to have you join our events.
Club Hours
Hours
Upper Coomera - Tuesday
Junior Club 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Club Night 6:30 - 9:30 PM
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Burleigh - Friday
Club Night 6:30 - 9:30 PM
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Some Saturdays Special Events
Please check our Events page and follow us on Facebook for details!
Annual Weekenders
Our club hosts a few weekend CAQ sanctioned chess tournaments for the wider chess community.
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Arianne Caoili Memorial:
Sat/Sun in Sept - Term 3
Burleigh Rapid - FIDE Rated:
​Sat in April | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Coomera Rapid - FIDE Rated:
Sat in late Oct | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Social Chess
Burleigh Markets:
Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robina Town Centre - The Kitchens:
​Sunday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Note: Players turn up as they wish to social chess. It is not formally set up and run and operates as players turn up for games. Bring along a board if you have one if not there are usually some spare ones available.