<p class="ql-block">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。</p><p class="ql-block">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> <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>