Queensland Chess 1974 (includes Singer Cup)
The following article appeared in Chess in Australia (January 1974, page 23).
QUEENSLAND LIGHTNING CHAMPIONSHIP
J. Tarnawski won the Championship for the third time in succession, thereby winning the trophy outright.
He held off a determined bid by A. Truscott, defeating him after a tie in the top final (section) had necessitated a play-off.
Preliminary Section Leaders (8 players each):
Section A – A. Bracher 7; J. Tarnawski 6; A. Truscott 5.
Section B – G. Holliday 7; J. Kloostra and I. Muller 5.
Section C – I. Laurie and B. Holliday 6; M. Salm 4½.
After that the final sections resulted:
Section A – 1st J. Tarnawski; 2nd A. Truscott; 3rd J. Kloostra
Section B – 1st M. Dyson; 2nd G, Dulovic; 3rd M. Katovic
Section C - 1st E. Harman; 2nd E. Pass; 3rd A. Pardoen
Each finalist mentioned received a bottle of table wine, generously donated by Penfolds.
The following article appeared in Chess in Australia (October 1974, page 227).
SINGER CUP INTER-CLUB COMPETITION
Some years ago Dr. Singer presented a cup for competition in matches between clubs in the Brisbane area.
It filled a great need and at that time one division was enough to contain all the clubs in the district.
During the last
few years, with the rebirth of the Championship, the number of clubs has
increased,
and it is now necessary to run the event in three sections, some clubs having
two or more teams competing in order of strength.
Teams are of four players, each team playing a home and away match against opposing clubs.
In this year’s
championship the top section was not decided until the last match of the
series, when a win by G. Sigel (Redcliffe)
over P. Daly (Brisbane) on top board, clinched the title for
The Gap club.
Results:
Section A – The Gap 22½; Brisbane 21½; QIT 16½; Redcliffe 16; Pine Rivers 3½.
Section B – Brisbane 22x (round still to be played); Mt Gravatt 17; BPCC 12; QIT 11½x; The Gap 9½x.
Section C – Brisbane 31½; University 25½; (results of several clubs are still outstanding)