The Australian Chess Federation (ACF) is dedicated to promoting the game of
chess
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in
Australia, and is a member of
FIDE, the World Chess Federation.
The ACF administers its own
chess rating system for tournaments in Australia, and runs the
ACF Grand Prix, a series of
chess tournament
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s run by local organisers. The ACF also produces a monthly email newsletter featuring local and international news, and annotated games.
Member Associations
The ACF consists of seven chess association members, from each of the six Australian states plus the Australian Capital Territory.
New South Wales Chess Association
The New South Wales Chess Association (NSWCA) caters for chess players in
New South Wales
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. It was established in 1900 and operates a rating service for its members as well as running a number of tournaments throughout the year. The New South Wales Junior Chess League (NSWJCL), which caters for players under 18 years of age, is affiliated with the NSWCA.
Chess Victoria
Chess Victoria was founded in 1938 as the Victorian Chess Association and incorporated in 1983. In 2000 it was renamed Chess Victoria. The organisation's membership is composed of 16 affiliated chess clubs.
South Australian Chess Association
The South Australian Chess Association (SACA) was established in 1894, taking over chess interests for the state of South Australia from the
Adelaide Chess Club.
SACA's responsibilities include: The representing the State in all chess matters that are fostering and encouraging interests in chess organising interstate matches as well as the Inter-club, State, Women's and City of Adelaide Championships. The SACA also manages the Chess Centre site where most state of the competitions are held.
Junior chess is organised by the South Australian Junior Chess League, which is affiliated with SACA.
Chess Association of Queensland
The CAQ is the successor of the Queensland Chess Association, founded in 1897. The Chess Association of Queensland Inc (CAQ) is the body controlling organised over-the-board chess in the State of Queensland, Australia. CAQ is a member of the Sports Federation of Queensland Inc. CAQ is a non-profit body incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act of Queensland; its objects, powers and organisation are specified in its Constitution.
Chess Association of Western Australia
The Chess Association of
Western Australia (CAWA) caters for chess players in
Western Australia, primarily in and around the City of Perth.
Tasmanian Chess Association
The Tasmanian Chess Association is a not for profit organisation whose aims are to encourage interest, organise tournaments and oversee chess interests in Tasmania. TCA organised chess events allows participants the chance to earn or update their official Australian chess rating.
Australian Capital Territory Chess Association
The Australian Capital Territory Chess Association (ACTCA) aims to promote chess in the
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory (commonly abbreviated as ACT), known as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) until 1938, is a landlocked federal territory of Australia containing the national capital Canberra and some surrounding townships. ...
and
Queanbeyan. There are four chess clubs under the purview of ACTCA: ANU Chess Club, Belconnen Chess Club, Canberra Chess Club, and Tuggeranong Chess Club.
See also
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Australian Chess Championship
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Australian Bridge Federation
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*
Australian Draughts Federation
Australian Draughts Federation is the governing body for the sport of Draughts in Australia. The national body has eight state member associations.
See also
*Australian Bridge Federation
* Australian Chess Federation
*Australian Go Association ...
*
Australian Go Association
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Poker Federation of Australia
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References
External links
ACF official websiteNSW Chess AssociationChess VictoriaSouth Australian Chess AssociationChess Association of QueenslandChess Association of Western AustraliaTasmanian Chess AssociationAustralian Capital Territory Chess Association
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National members of the Asian Chess Federation
Chess in Australia
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