The 17th Chess Challenge
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| Day | Saturday, March 7th, 2026 |
| Timetable | 10:30am- set up 11am event opening, shared picnicking starts 12pm- Heavy tourney, judging of A&S comp 1:30-2 possible rapier tourney (depending on numbers) 3:30-4 event wrap up |
| Description | The annual shared potluck picnic with a Chess Challenge and tourney. Continuing the tradition of competition between the Baronies of Stormhold & Krae Glas. Tourney rules are: Round 1 – Pawns: Everyone to fight with sharpened sticks (i.e. thrusting spears). Round 2 – Knights: Counted Blows (each fighter gets to throw five blows or three good blows with arms & legs not lost). Round 3 – Bishops: Maces and shields. Round 4 – Rooks: Sword and large shield (defence) Round 5 – Queens: Queens are the best protected and each combatant fights with two guardsmen drawn at random, fight to end with the death of the “queen”. Round 6- Kings: All fighters take to the field to defend the last two combatants or “Kings”. To be repeated until there is a winner.Heavy fighters, please bring along any extra weapons and shields for this wide ranging style tourney. A rapier tourney will be held if there is interest. Please get in touch with the event steward if interested! The Game of Chess between Stormhold and Krae Glas. Who will be victorious? This year there is also and Arts and Sciences competition of games, and related objects. As this event is in the state of Victoria, please remember that anyone carrying or using any kind of sword in the state – including visitors – must carry proof that they completed the Victorian weapons exemption application process with the SCA Ltd Registrar – see https://sca.org.au/victorian-weapons-legislation/ for detailed information. Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend. |
| Location | Caulfield Park, Aviary Garden, Inkerman Rd, Caulfield North. Google Map link |
| Cost | Adults members $10, Children $5, under age ten free. Add a $10 insurance levy for non-members. Pay on the day via bank transfer, Square, or card. |
| Bookings | Bookings are not required. |
| Event Steward | Miriam bat Shimeon, miriam.staples@gmail.com. |
“A game of chess gone wrong” Bruges, 1462-1470. National Library of France, BnF, Arsenal, ms. 5073 Res., f. 15.