Established in 1978, the Rooty Hill Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights at 7.15 pm at West HQ (formerly Rooty Hill RSL). Visitors and new members are always welcome and can expect a friendly reception.
As one of the largest and best chess clubs in Sydney, whatever your playing strength, you can always find somebody who enjoys playing a game at your particular level. Our club has various members ranging from young juniors to retirees. The most modern and best chess equipment is provided by the Rooty Hill Chess Club, with weighted sets and a quiet playing area. All of our events are also both FIDE and ACF rated, allowing you to obtain a rating! We are the only chess club in Sydney to FIDE rate all of our events.
You are welcome to play in our tournaments as a non-member by registering through our website. If you decide to become a member for the year, the fee is $35 for adults, $25 for concession and full-time students and $20 for juniors (U18), which entitles you to discounted and free entry depending on the tournament and the Club Championships is also a member’s only event. Please note that you must be a member of West HQ prior to becoming a member of the Rooty Hill Chess Club.
How do I play in the tournaments?
To enter as a non-member, all you have to do is fill out the registration form on each tournament page! After filling out your details and paying the entry fee, you will receive a conformation email. If you receive this email, it indicates that the payment has gone through, and we’ve gotten your entry. All you have to do now is turn up on Tuesday night before 7:15pm.
Members will receive a separate email with the discounted entry links as well as access to the member’s portal, where you can also access the entry links.
What age and level do I need to be to play?
Players of all ages and levels are welcome to play at the Rooty Hill Chess Club!
All you need to do is make sure you know the FIDE Laws of Chess and follow them in the matches.