Perth - Chess Clubs, Tournaments & Learning
Discover Perth's chess scene in Western Australia. Find clubs, tournaments, and learn how online training with Professor Archer fits your chess journey.
Published 2026-02-08 | Last verified 2026-02-12
Chess in Perth
Perth's geographic isolation on Australia's western coast has paradoxically helped create a tight-knit and passionate chess community. The Chess Association of Western Australia coordinates play across the state, but Perth is where the vast majority of activity happens. Players here develop a resilient, self-reliant approach to improvement, partly because visiting titled players are less frequent than on the east coast.
The Perth Chess Club has served as the hub of Western Australian chess for generations. Located centrally, it runs regular club championships, blitz events, and coaching sessions. Several suburban clubs in areas like Fremantle, Joondalup, and Midland provide additional playing opportunities, ensuring that most Perth residents have a club within reasonable distance.
Perth's chess calendar is highlighted by the Western Australian Championship and the Perth Open, both of which attract the state's strongest players. The city has produced several notable players who have gone on to earn FIDE titles, demonstrating that geography is no barrier to chess excellence.
Online learning with Professor Archer is particularly valuable for Perth players, who may have fewer opportunities for high-level over-the-board competition than their east coast counterparts. Structured training helps fill the gaps between local events and ensures steady improvement regardless of how often you can travel to tournaments.
Chess Clubs in Perth
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Perth Chess Club
Address: North Perth Town Hall, View Street, North Perth
Meeting Times: Wednesday and Friday evenings, 7:00 PM -
Fremantle Chess Club
Address: Fremantle PCYC, Parry Street, Fremantle
Meeting Times: Tuesday evenings, 7:30 PM -
Northern Suburbs Chess Club
Address: Joondalup Library, Boas Avenue, Joondalup
Meeting Times: Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM
Chess Tournaments in Perth
- Western Australian Championship - Annual (October)
- Perth Open - Annual (April)
Professor Archer says: Perth players have a wonderful self-taught determination that I admire. The key is channelling that independence into structured study - combine your fighting spirit with solid theoretical knowledge and you will surprise opponents at any level.
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