Melbourne Chess Club Explained

The Melbourne Chess Club was founded in 1866 and in Fitzroy, Victoria and is one of the oldest continually existing Chess club in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.^{[1] [2]}

Charles G. M. Watson joined the Melbourne Chess Club, and he won the Melbourne Chess Club championships in 1898, 1902, 1904, 1905, 1914, 1921, 1931 and 1936.

See also

• North Sydney Chess Club

Notes and References

1. Web site: Battle of the titans kicks off the Melbourne Chess Club's 150th year. Patrick. Hatch. January 2, 2016. The Age.
2. Web site: Melbourne chess club players killed in crash. April 1, 2013. www.abc.net.au.