Who we are. What is here.
The Australian Junior Chess League (AusJCL) is affiliated with the Australian Chess Federation (ACF), and is responsible for managing the national and international affairs of Australian junior chess.
On this website, you will find advice for players and parents about the selection procedure, and everything else about travelling overseas to international junior competitions. You will also find an Application Form for players wishing to compete in international junior competitions, and an up-to-date Calendar of upcoming competitions.
Application Procedure for 2012 International events
If you wish to apply for selection to represent Australia at an International Junior event, a call for applications will be made soon.
Johns-Putra JETS Applications
Applications have opened for the 2012 Johns-Putra Australian Junior Elite Training Squad (JETS). Please complete the form by clicking on the link below and return it by 25 February.
2011 World Youth Chess Championships
Seven juniors recently competed in the World Youth Chess Championship in Caldas Novas, Brazil from 17-27 November. The results of these players can be found on the Results page. There is also a report by Grandmaster Ian Rogers on the event here, a report by Sally Yu here, and a few photos from the event here.
2012 Australian Juniors
The 2012 Australian Junior Championship held in Melbourne has been completed. Results for this event can be found here. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Bulletins
The AusJCL sends out a regular bulletin to give juniors and their parents up-to-date results and information about junior chess in Australia and overseas. To subscribe to this bulletin please send an email to the bulletin editor, Simon Dale scd@thecrag.com titled 'AusJCL Bulletin Subscription Request' and include your name and email address.
News
The AusJCL site now has a News page, which will be updated quarterly with top junior results by Australian juniors in adult tournaments in Australia and overseas.