Every Chess Master Was Once a Beginner – Chernev

Welcome to the webpage of the ACT Junior Chess League, a non profit organisation aiming to promote chess at all levels for all junior players in the ACT and surrounding areas.

Next Events 2012 Australian Junior Championships - 14 to 22 January 2012. Details are available here.

Latest News Alfred Deakin High Place 2nd in the Secondary Girls at the Australian Schools Team Chess Championships. Results are available here. Victory for the GIRLS. Emma Guo and Alana Chibnall Win the Transfer Championship. Results are available here. Mark Kethro Wins ACTJCL Volunteer of the Year.

Condolences - Mos Ali (ACTJCL Coach) Mosaddeque (Mos) Ali, well known to Canberra junior chess players and their parents, died suddenly on Tuesday 6 December at the age of 40. Mos coached many Canberra juniors over his 20 years as one of the most active chess players in Australia, at schools, the ACTJCL Development Squad and at the Australian Junior Chess Championships. Mos organised a team from Narrabundah College that finished in second place at the ANU Secondary Schools Chess Championship this year. He was often seen wearing the blue and yellow ACTJCL polo shirt at tournaments in Canberra and will be remembered for his ability to bring out the best in his students, camaraderie with fellow players, and commitment to junior chess in Australia. An obituary for Mos can be found here. Hot External Links Discuss ACT Junior Chess at Google Groups here 2012 Australian Junior Championships 14 to 22 January 2012 at Spensley Street Primary School, Clifton Hill, Victoria http://www.2012ausjuniorchamps.com 2011 Doeberl Cup 21-25 April, Hellenic Club, Canberra Results