The 2025 Oceania Youth Chess Championship got off to a successful start, with 360 players descending on the Brisbane Church of England Grammar School for the first day of play. The Under 20 Open is particularly strong this year, with 5 players rated above 2200 and half the field rated above 2000. The Grils Under 20 is equally competitive, with more than 13 players holding FIDE titles.
More impressive than the overall numbers, are the number federations represented. Apart from the host federation, New Zealand, Nauru, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Guam, Fiji and Tonga have all sent representatives. As a result, direct FIDE titles can probably be awarded in all age categories except the Under 8 sections.
The tournament runs until the 18th December with 2 rounds per day, except for the final single round day. Full results, pairings, and DGT broadcasts can be found at https://ace.aunz.net/2025-oceania/
Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
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