<p class="ql-block">♟️ 242 Young Players. One Chessboard. One Amazing Day.</p><p class="ql-block">The Term 3 Linglong Cup Junior Chess Championship came to a successful conclusion on 16 August 2026 at MacGregor State High School!</p><p class="ql-block">Hosted by KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB, under Queensland Chess School, and proudly sponsored by Linglong Tire Australia, the tournament brought together 242 young chess players from across Queensland.</p><p class="ql-block">Players travelled from Brisbane, Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and beyond to compete, learn and enjoy a fantastic day of chess.</p><p class="ql-block">Among the field were some of Queensland's strongest young players, including players holding FIDE titles such as IM, FM, CM and WCM.</p><p class="ql-block">🏆 AUD $1,570 in total prize money</p><p class="ql-block">The event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners:</p><p class="ql-block">⭐ Linglong Tire Australia</p><p class="ql-block">⭐ Brisbane Chinese School</p><p class="ql-block">⭐ JRL Advance Solar</p><p class="ql-block">⭐ Yan Real Estate</p><p class="ql-block">A huge thank you also goes to our professional arbiters, parent volunteers and every family who spent the day supporting their young chess players.</p><p class="ql-block">And, of course, thank you to all 242 players!</p><p class="ql-block">Beyond the trophies and medals, every child gained something valuable — experience, confidence, resilience, strategic thinking and new friendships.</p><p class="ql-block">We were also delighted to introduce our upgraded crystal-style trophies and medals, which received wonderful feedback from both children and parents. We will continue improving the tournament experience at our future events.</p><p class="ql-block">At KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB, we believe chess is about much more than winning.</p><p class="ql-block">While tournaments are an important part of what we do, systematic junior chess education remains at the heart of KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB.</p><p class="ql-block">Our chess program is designed to support players across the full development pathway — from children learning their very first moves to ambitious young players working towards elite competition.</p><p class="ql-block">Our programs include:</p><p class="ql-block">• Beginner and foundation chess training</p><p class="ql-block">• Intermediate and advanced coaching</p><p class="ql-block">• Competitive chess development</p><p class="ql-block">• Holiday chess camps</p><p class="ql-block">• Tournament preparation</p><p class="ql-block">• Ongoing practical game experience</p><p class="ql-block">• Professional coaching from our dedicated coaching team</p><p class="ql-block">Our aim is not simply to teach children how to play chess.</p><p class="ql-block">We want to help young people develop thinking skills, confidence, discipline, resilience and a lifelong love of learning through chess.</p><p class="ql-block">♟️ The Linglong Cup is only the beginning.</p><p class="ql-block">Chess can be a powerful bridge between communities.</p><p class="ql-block">Through tournaments, young players can compete, make friends, experience different cultures and learn from one another — all through the universal language of the chessboard.</p><p class="ql-block">At the same time, tournaments provide parents with an opportunity to meet, connect and share experiences as their children grow together.</p><p class="ql-block">We also warmly welcome more businesses and community organisations to join us as partners in future junior chess events.</p><p class="ql-block">Together, we can create more opportunities for Queensland's young chess players to compete, learn, connect and grow.</p><p class="ql-block">We look forward to bringing more professionally organised and FIDE-rated chess events to Brisbane and creating even more opportunities for young players to compete, connect and grow.</p><p class="ql-block">Congratulations to all our podium finishers — and a huge round of applause for every player who gave their best! 👏</p><p class="ql-block">See you at the next tournament!</p><p class="ql-block"> </p> <p class="ql-block">2026 年 8 月 16 日，由昆士兰国际象棋学校旗下 KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB 主办、澳洲玲珑轮胎冠名赞助的昆士兰州2026年第三学期 “玲珑杯” 青少年国际象棋锦标赛，于 MacGregor 州立高中圆满落幕。本次赛事汇聚全州 242 名优秀青少年棋手，以棋盘为赛场，以棋艺为纽带，完成了一场兼具竞技水准与温情氛围的智力盛会。</p><p class="ql-block">本次赛事堪称昆州青少年棋坛的一次群英荟萃，参赛选手中囊括昆士兰一众顶尖少年棋手，包括拥有国际棋联头衔的IM,FM,CM和WCM。更令人动容的是，不少小棋手怀揣热爱，专程从班达伯格、阳光海岸、黄金海岸跨城奔赴赛场，不惧路途遥远，只为赴这场黑白棋盘之约。方寸棋枰间，少年们凝神思索、从容落子，既展现出扎实精湛的棋艺功底，更恪守谦和有礼的赛场礼仪，尽显青少年昂扬向上、胜不骄败不馁的精神风貌。</p><p class="ql-block">一场赛事的圆满落地，离不开每一方力量的鼎力相助。在此，我们致以最诚挚的谢意：</p><p class="ql-block">感谢全体专业裁判团队，以严谨公正的执裁标准、细致规范的流程把控，守护赛场公平，为每一局对弈筑牢专业底线；</p><p class="ql-block">感谢热心无私的家长志愿者们，全程任劳任怨、贴心值守，高效统筹签到、赛场秩序、物资分发和赛后桌椅归位等各项工作，保障赛事有条不紊运转；</p><p class="ql-block">感谢所有陪伴参赛的家长，你们默默等候、暖心鼓励，是小棋手们最坚实温暖的后盾；</p><p class="ql-block">特别感谢本次赛事合作伙伴：澳洲玲珑轮胎、布里斯本中文学校、JRL Advance 太阳能、燕子地产。得益于各位的鼎力支持，赛事总奖金达 1570 澳元，奖金规模稳居昆州青少年赛事前列，丰厚奖励既是对少年棋手拼搏的嘉奖，更是社会对青少年智力运动发展的认可。正是多方同心聚力，才让本次高规格青少年棋赛精彩绽放。</p><p class="ql-block">棋道藏万象，落子见人生。整场比赛中，所有小棋手无惧对手、敢拼敢闯，在多轮高强度对局中不断打磨思路、积累实战经验。棋盘之上收获的冷静思考、直面胜负的勇气、统筹全局的格局，还有以棋会友缔结的真挚友谊，远比奖杯奖牌更为珍贵，将成为陪伴孩子们成长一生的宝贵财富。愿各位少年棋手将赛场沉淀的沉稳与智慧延伸至日常学习与生活，始终保持对国际象棋的热忱，持之以恒精进棋力，快乐成长、稳步前行。本次赛事亦是全新起点，期待大家复盘得失、查漏补缺，在今后的训练与各类棋赛中再创佳绩、突破自我。</p><p class="ql-block">在此向所有站上领奖台的获奖选手致以热烈祝贺，也为每一位全力以赴、坚持完成全程对局的小棋手点赞！无论名次高下，敢于登台对弈的每一次尝试，都是一次独一无二的成长历练。本次 KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB 全程统筹承办，细致周全的赛事组织收获了到场家长的一致好评。本次赛事全新升级水晶质感奖杯与奖牌，精致质感深受孩子与家长喜爱。俱乐部也在此承诺，下一学期赛事荣誉奖杯将持续迭代升级，不辜负各位家长长久以来的信任与托付。未来，俱乐部将持续深耕布里斯班华人社区青少年棋艺培育，常态化举办符合 FIDE 国际棋联标准的高规格赛事，让本地小棋手足不出城便能参与专业竞技和以国际象棋为载体的多元文化交流，以赛促练、稳步提升，也为各位家长搭建轻松相聚、交流育儿心得的友好社群平台。再次由衷感谢所有合作伙伴、家长与小棋手对 “玲珑杯” 赛事的全力支持！我们热忱欢迎更多企业品牌加入我们，携手助力昆士兰青少年智力体育发展。除常态化举办专业赛事外，青少年国际象棋系统化培训始终是 KING & QUEEN CHESS CLUB 的核心业务。俱乐部搭建覆盖零基础至精英冲冠全阶段的完善教学体系，配套假期集训营，由全职专业教练团队全程执教。欢迎更多孩子走进国际象棋的世界，在黑白棋盘锻炼思维、收获成长。让我们同心携手，共同助推昆士兰乃至全澳洲青少年国际象棋事业蓬勃发展！</p>