1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

Our A400 Workshop & JCL Rated Tournament is designed for developing players who want to learn and compete in one session. Students will first join a 30–60 minute master-level workshop, then play 4–5 rounds of JCL-rated tournament games.

2026 Term 2 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College,

Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Date

Tournaments

Requirements

03 May

10 May

17 May

24 May

31 May

07 Jun

14 Jun

21 Jun

28 Jun

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

JCL ratings below 600

Age 7 or younger

Age 17 or younger

Age 11 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

JCL ratings below 600

Age 17 or younger

Enrol the Tournaments Now

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2026 Term 1 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College,

Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Date

Tournaments

Requirements

01 Feb

08 Feb

15 Feb

22 Feb

01 Mar

08 Mar

15 Mar

22 Mar

29 Mar

Age 11 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

Birthday Party

Age 7 or younger

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

JCL ratings below 600

Age 9 or younger

Age 17 or younger

Enrol the Tournaments Now

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2025 Term 4 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College,

Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Date

Tournaments

Requirements

12 Oct

19 Oct

26 Oct

02 Nov

09 Nov

16 Nov

23 Nov

30 Nov

07 Dec

14 Dec

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 600

Age 7 or younger

Age 11 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

Age 17 or younger

Age 9 or younger

JCL ratings below 600

JCL ratings below 400

Age 17 or younger

Enrol the Tournaments Now

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2025 Term 3 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College, Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Saturday 4:15 - 6:15 pm / Sunday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Date

Program Type

Details / Results

Requirements

20 Jul

27 Jul

03 Aug

09 Aug

10 Aug

16 Aug

17 Aug

23 Aug

24 Aug

30 Aug

31 Aug

06 Sep

07 Sep

13 Sep

14 Sep

21 Sep

Team Tournament

U500 JCL Result & Photos

U8 Fun Result & Photos

Aug JCL Matches (1st Leg)

U12 Fun Result & Photos

Aug JCL Matches (2nd Leg)

U10 Fun Result & Photos

Aug Training & Review Workshop

A400 JCL Result & Photos

Sep JCL Matches (1st Leg)

U400 JCL Tournament

Sep JCL Matches (2nd Leg)

U600 JCL Tournament

Sep Training & Review Workshop

Young Rookie Fun Tournament

Team Tournament Result & Photos

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Sat League (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

Sun Tournament (2:30 - 5:30 PM)

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 500

Age 7 or younger

Open to all juniors

Age 11 or younger

Open to all juniors

Age 9 or younger

Open to all juniors

JCL ratings above 400

Open to all juniors

JCL ratings below 400

Open to all juniors

JCL ratings below 600

Open to all juniors

Age 5-8 & JCL ratings U400

Age 17 or younger

Enrol the Tournaments Now

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2025 Term 2 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College, Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sundays, 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Date

Tournaments

Requirements

27 Apr

04 May

11 May

18 May

25 May

01 Jun

08 Jun

15 Jun

22 Jun

29 Jun

Team Result & Photos

U500 JCL Result & Photos

U10 Fun Result & Photos

U600 JCL Result & Photos

Young Rookie Results & Photos

Team Result & Photos

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 500

Age 7 or younger

Age 11 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

Age 17 or younger

Age 9 or younger

JCL ratings below 600

Age 5-8 & JCL ratings U400

Age 17 or younger

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2025 Term 1 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College, Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sundays, 2:30 - 5:30 pm

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Date

02 Feb

16 Feb

23 Feb

02 Mar

09 Mar

16 Mar

23 Mar

30 Mar

06 Apr

Tournaments

Requirements

Team Tournament (Results & Photos)

U500 JCL Tournament (Results & Photos)

Young Rookie Tournament (Results & Photos)

Team Tournament

U12 Fun Tournament (Results & Photos)

U400 JCL Tournament (Results & Photos)

U600 JCL Tournament (Results & Photos)

U8 Fun Tournament (Results & Photos)

Team Tournament (Results & Photos)

Age 17 or younger

JCL ratings below 500

Age 8 or younger and JCL ratings below 400

Age 17 or younger

Age 11 or younger

JCL ratings below 400

JCL ratings below 600

Age 7 or younger

Age 17 or younger

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

3. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

4. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

5. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited

2024 Term 4 Trainstein Chess

NSWJCL-Rated Tournaments

Trainstein Chess College, Level 1, 308 Victoria Avenue Chatswood

Sundays, 2:40 - 5:40 pm

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Date

13 Oct

27 Oct

03 Nov

10 Nov

24 Nov

01 Dec

08 Dec

Tournaments

U600 Tournament (Result & Photos)

U400 Tournament (Result & Photos)

U10 Tournament (Result & Photos)

Young Beginner (Result & Photos)

U500 Tournament (Result & Photos)

U8 Tournament (Result & Photos)

U12 Tournament (Result & Photos)

Requirements

JCL ratings below 600

JCL ratings below 400

Age 9 or younger

Age 8 or younger and JCL ratings below 400

JCL ratings below 500

Age 7 or younger

Age 11 or younger

*Note:

1. Our JCL-rated chess tournament is open to anyone under 18 years of age—you do not need to be a Trainstein Chess College member or student to participate
2. For Young Beginner Tournament on 10 Nov, players are required to satisfy both age and rating conditions
3. For more information on JCL Ratings, see https://www.trainsteinchess.com/nswjcl-ratings

4. Game scores will be submitted to the NSW Junior Chess League for record-keeping

5. Please ensure you arrive on time and follow the game rules. Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to the instructions, to maintain order and fairness throughout the tournament

6. While unlikely, Trainstein Chess College reserves the right to cancel a tournament due to insufficient enrolments. In such cases, participants will be notified, and fees will be refunded or credited