2026 Great Barrier Reef Chess Open
Saturday 5 September 2026 - Sunday 6 September 2026
8:30 AM -
5:30 PM
Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
Cairns Chess Club
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Cairns Chess Club is thrilled to host the annual 2026 Great Barrier Reef Chess Open (6 Round Classical Chess tournament) taking place over the weekend of September 5–6 at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield, Cairns.
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