Black Square Chess Tour 2027
Black Square Chess Tour
One season-long circuit linking chess tournaments across Tasmania, from Hobart and the Huon Valley to Launceston, Latrobe and Devonport. Open to all ages and abilities, with every game counting toward the Tour title.
See the calendarWhy a Tour?
People who play more tournaments improve faster. The Tour gives everyone, from juniors to seniors, a reason to keep coming back all year.
More people playing
A season goal turns a one-off tournament into a habit, from first-timers to state champions.
Chess beyond Hobart
Bonus points for events outside Hobart, so travelling to play is worth it.
One statewide community
Players of every age, from every corner of Tasmania, meet across the board and track the same leaderboard.
2027 Tournament Calendar
Every event is $25 to enter and shows the bonus points it's worth. 2027 dates will be added as each event is confirmed.
How Points Work
Your Tour points for an event are the points you score on the board, plus that event's bonus.
State titles are worth 20 wherever they're held. Your season total is your [best X / all] events.
Example season
4 game points + 5 bonus9
3.5 game points + 5 bonus8.5
3 game points + 15 bonus18
Prizes
$4,000 in prizes across the season.
Overall standings
Rating divisions
Special awards
Rules
Who can play
Open to all ages and abilities. Players are automatically in the Tour when they enter a listed event.
Which events count
Only the events in the 2027 calendar above. New events are announced at least one month ahead.
Ratings
Divisions and prizes use the [MONTH] 2027 Tasmanian rating list for the whole season.
Withdrawals
Players who withdraw from an event without the arbiter's OK lose their Tour points for that event.
Ready to play?
Enter any event on the calendar and your Tour season starts with your first game.