RJ Shield has moved Online!

As a precaution against COVID-19 and an attempt to assist with the essential practice of social distancing, all face to face RJ Shield Chess tournaments have been suspended until further notice.

This is a great opportunity for you to get involved
​from the safety of your living room!

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Select a date to register!

Online RJ Shield Format

• Last Sunday of every month, from 1 - 4.30pm (please aim to be logged in at 12:30pm)
• Over 10, Under 10 and Under 8 Divisions 
• Time limits: 12 minutes plus 3 seconds per move per player
• Special online pricing of just $20 per player
• Accumulate 15 points to qualify to the RJ Shield Finals in November
• All children are welcome
• Entering in advance is essential
• All games are played on Tornelo.com. All you have to do is: go to the website, log in on Sunday and play!

These tournaments are for chess players who:

Have just started playing chess

Want to improve their skills

Want to experience a tournament

​The RJ Shield tournament is the perfect first tournament for junior chess players to come ​and have some fun playing chess and testing out their skills!

Who can join?

Our tournaments are ideal for junior players of various levels of experience. 
Players are divided into age divisions, usually:

• Over 10 years old
• Under 10 years old
• Under 8 years old

How it happens

ONLINE, using Tornelo.
Players are required to have a computer or tablet and internet connection to play!

Each event is a 7-Round Allegro Tournament (12 mins + extra 3 secs per move played). 

We emphasise on fun and improvement and developing thinking skills.

We are run by expert chess coaches!