IMC chess academy, with special guest GM Magnus Carlsen.
Imc chess academy, with special guest magnus carlsen. Applications now open!
IMC Australia is launching Chess Academy in Australia and New Zealand for the first time this year in partnership with Magnus Carlsen.
Its an online chess competition for university students in Australia and New Zealand and the championship finals will be held at our Sydney office on 9 December, where the top players get to meet and play Magnus Carlsen
Eligibility criteria to participate:
• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student at an Australian or New Zealand college or university
• Participants enrolled at a university in New Zealand must also hold New Zealand citizenship
• 18 years of age or older
• A valid Chess.com account
• Available to compete in the virtual qualifiers during the week of the 9, 10 or 11th November 2026
• Available to travel to Sydney for the finals on 9th December 2026
• Open to all majors and academic backgrounds — all skill levels welcome
All the information and the link to get involved: https://bit.ly/4j9d5qa
Applications close Sunday, 1 November at midnight.
Any questions please email : chessacademy@imc.com
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