Burnside Chess Club delivers new innovation

Chess has seen a massive resurgence in recent years, thanks to online content creators, viral tournaments and the global influence of grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen. Now a dynamic, culturally relevant game played by millions around the world, chess is a game of problem solving, focus and relentless imagination. Riding this wave, the Burnside Chess Club has developed Progressive Chess 5 - an innovative, social twist on the classic.

Players begin on randomised boards and rotate to a new opponent every five minutes. A checkmate means you stay in the game; a loss or draw means you're out. Winners wait for the next available seat, ready to rejoin the action. The cycle continues until only one board remains. A final checkmate crowns the overall winner. No need for game clocks, just sharp thinking, quick adaptation and lively competition. Progressive Chess 5 injects movement, unpredictability and social energy into the classic game, making each round as engaging as the last.

Burnside Chess Club offers Progressive Chess 5 at two levels: Social for beginners and Open for all players.

Burnside Chess Club meets Tuesday and Friday morning at the Burnside Civic Centre. Come along and experience it for yourself! The club is welcoming of all skill levels and ages.