Dandenong Chess Club

Bringing chess to southeastern Melbourne since 1972

Author: Paul Huver

Melbourne Cup Rapid Chess Championship

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On 19 November 2023

In Tournament

What a wonderful Melbourne Cup day with nearly 50 entrants at the Rapid Chess tournament! This event was proudly sponsored by Ruby Vo from Area Specialist.

Special thanks to NM John governing the tournament as the chief arbiter and to Lachlan for organising the pairings.

Congratulations to all the winners:

 1st Emanoil Caita Mindra 8 points

 2nd Rahmutulla Lalizad 7 points three way tie
 2nd Edwin Evaristo 7 points
 2nd Deethya Sai Katakam 7 points

 3rd Goran Ilic 7 points two way tie
 3rd Nolan Lin 7 points

 4th Khadem Jahid 6 points three way tie
 4th Abdul Aziz 6 points
 4th Sarvang Jalan 6 points

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Nakamura Spring Blitz Results

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On 2 November 2023

In Tournament

Congratulations to all the winners:

Rating Group 1400-2000
1st   Miodrag M.
2nd   Goran I.

Rating Group 1000-1400
1st   Kynan M.
2nd   Nolan L.

Rating group under 1000
1st   Sinsarut C.
2nd   Aziz A.     (=2nd)
      Norzang R.  (=2nd)

Nakamura Spring Blitz

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On 18 October 2023

In Tournament

WhereDandenong Chess Club: Endeavour Hills Men’s Shed
WhenWednesday 25 October
Format7 round Swiss, 5 minutes each round.
Cost$15 for members
$20 for non-members
$10 each for U18 siblings
EntryAt the Club, from 7pm
RatingsACF Quick rated

Don Macuilatis Memorial Tournament

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On 2 September 2023

In Tournament

Don was a 9-time winner of the Dandenong Club Championship. He lost his vision completely from an eye disease but still remained a strong chess player using a Braille board and his opponent telling him what move was made. Don was a good friend with myself and my mother who shared their weekly phone call talking mainly about football and the Geelong Football team that they shared a love for.

WhereDandenong Chess Club: Endeavour Hills Men’s Shed
WhenEvery Wednesday 7:30pm start, commencing Wednesday 6 September
Format7 round Swiss, 45 minutes plus 10 second increment
Cost$35 for members
$45 for non-members
$30 for U18 siblings
EntryAt the Club, from 7pm on the first evening of the event.
RatingsACF Quick rated

Dandenong vs Mentone

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On 30 August 2023

In Tournament

Mentone Chess Club played the inaugural match against Dandenong Chess Club at Endeavour Hills on 30 Aug 2023. The friendly games ended with a few drawn matches that ran the clock down right to the end. Thanks to everyone helping to organise and make it happen. Let this be the beginning of a long tradition in the years to come.

[Mentone]            [Dandenong]

Tim Anderson      -  Miodrag Milojevic  .5 -  .5
Leon Leontyev     -  Milenko Lojanica   .5 -  .5
Metin Mustafa     -  Goran Ilic          0 -   1
Rhys Reardon      -  Aditya Bhasker     .5 -  .5
Raman Biaroza     -  Mikael Bonto        1 -   0
Jeff Mussared     -  Kynan Mu            0 -   1
Branko Drazenovic -  Mason Chawynski     0 -   1
Alexander Miller  -  Nolan Lin           1 -   0

                                       3.5 - 4.5

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Leonid Sandler

Simultaneous Exhibition with Leonid Sandler

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On 10 August 2023

In Exhibition

International Master Leonid Sandler will be conducting a simultaneous exhibition (often known as a “simul“) at Junior Chess Training Centre. Leonid has a distinguished chess career (biography) and is currently the President of Chess Victoria.

DateSunday 27th August – 1pm start
WhereJunior Chess Training Centre – Rosemary Ave, Springvale

Melvic Real Estate is the sponsor for this event.

Feature image from The Standard by Aaron Sawall.

Chess in South East with Talyer Auto

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On 8 August 2023

In Community

WhatGiant Chess Party to celebrate Talyer Auto Dandenong’s 6th Birthday
WhenSaturday 16th September 2023
WhereTalyer Auto Dandenong
F4, 260-276 Abbots Rd
Dandenong South VIC 3175
EntryRegister with Gen 0481-825937
RSVP encouraged but not required
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50th Dandenong Club Championship – 2023

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On 19 July 2023

In Tournament

From our Humble Beginnings in 1972, drawn together with the excitement of the World Chess Championship match of that year, a small group of Chess Enthusiasts gathered together to plan the Makings of a Chess Club.

That first Meeting took place in early 1973, with Bobby Fischer having been crowned World Champion a few months earlier.

On behalf of our current Committee and all 49 previous Committees we would like to invite all of you to join our 50th club championship.

WhereDandenong Chess Club: Endeavour Hills Men’s Shed
WhenEvery Wednesday 7:30pm start, commencing Wednesday 12 July
Format7 round Swiss, 60 minutes plus 10 second increment per move.
Up to two half point byes available in the first 5 rounds.
Must be advised a week in advance.
Cost$40 members
$50 non-members
$30 each for 2+ siblings
EntryAt the Club, from 7pm on the first evening of the event.
RatingsACF Classic rated


Talyer Auto Group Dandenong is the sponsor for this event.

Dandenong Market – Community Outreach

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On 10 June 2023

In Community

It was very busy when 12 members of the Junior Chess Club took over two stalls at the Dandenong Market on June 10th. It was fun all day as the Public attempted to defeat the young chess stars. One challenger was successful and earned a full bag of the delicious Dandenong Market Donuts.

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