About Us
OUR MISSION
1. To enrich UNSW and the wider community with chess.
2. To provide a safe and distinguished community for chess enthusiasts of all levels to play, learn, and discuss chess.
3. To organise and operate chess-related events and tournaments suitable for casual and competitive players.
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The UNSW Chess Club is a student-led, not-for-profit organisation established at the University of New South Wales. Supported by Arc @ UNSW, the UNSW Chess Club aims to promote chess within UNSW and the wider community. We foster a welcoming and supportive community for chess players of all levels and offer frequent social and competitive events, in-person and online, for all members and visitors.
Through competing in the Australian Universities Chess League, we have become regarded as one of the strongest university chess clubs in Australia, with our members ranging from absolute beginners to winners of major tournaments including the Australian Junior Chess Championships and NSW Chess Championships.
We also boast a large and inclusive community of chess improvers of all levels, from learning how the pieces move to analysing the intricacies of grandmaster play. Our community on Discord is committed to supporting all members in their advancement from patzer to grandmaster.
Membership and most events are free.
We invite you to join the UNSW Chess Club and become a part of our rich history and vibrant community. Together, we can continue to promote the game of chess and build a stronger community of players.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Wheelchair/disability access is available at all our events. If you need additional assistance, please let us know.
The UNSW Chess Club admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, other school-administered programs.
The UNSW Chess Club complies with the UNSW and Arc's guidelines regarding publication of its non-discrimination policy in its brochures, catalogs, advertisements and otherwise making it known to the general community.