History of the Gosford Chess Club
The Gosford Chess Club formed in 1971 by Duncan Bassett. It became an internal club of the Central Coast Leagues Club in 1984 under the stewardship of Kevin Jones.
The Gosford Chess Club old website maintained by Keith can be found here.
Historical Records
Historical Records
Gosford District Champions, Gosford Chess Club Champions and Gosford Chess Club Presidents.
1984-2026
Gosford Chess Club Presidents
Gosford District Champions
Gosford Chess Club Champions
Gosford Open Winners 1997-2024
1984-2026
Gosford Chess Club Presidents
Gosford District Champions
Gosford Chess Club Champions
Gosford Open Winners 1997-2024
Patrick Christie Simul on Social Night
Played on the 18th of June 2025
Patrick scored 15.5/16
(Pictures courtesy of Jackson).
Historical Photos by Year
2003
Photos of Players from 2003
Les P. Played at Ettalong and Gosford for many years.
Les P and Barry S. Long time Central Coast players.
Les P playing Lorraine. Most likely at Ettalong Chess club.
Barry M and Lou K. Long time Central Coast players.
Ric at Ettalong Chess Club.
Les P. Played at Ettalong and Gosford for many years.
Les P and Barry S. Long time Central Coast players.
Les P playing Lorraine. Most likely at Ettalong Chess club.
Barry M and Lou K. Long time Central Coast players.
Ric at Ettalong Chess Club.
2004
Photos of Players from 2004
Gary L and two unnamed Juniors.
Barry S.
Barry S winner!
Gary L and two unnamed Juniors.
Barry S.
Barry S winner!
2005
Photos of Players from 2005
Mick looking to camera. Long time player.
Mick with the pony tail. Bill H far right. Long time players.
Barry M smoking at the board. Tony M. Most likely taken at White Knights Chess Club (Toukley RSL)
David C. Long time junior and adult player on the Central Coast.
George W. Long time Central Coast player. See Historical Records for some of his accomplishments.
Keith F and Joe K. Long time Central Coast players.
Johnny B. A character. Winner 2005 Gosford Open.
Mick looking to camera. Long time player.
Mick with the pony tail. Bill H far right. Long time players.
Barry M smoking at the board. Tony M. Most likely taken at White Knights Chess Club (Toukley RSL)
David C. Long time junior and adult player on the Central Coast.
George W. Long time Central Coast player. See Historical Records for some of his accomplishments.
Keith F and Joe K. Long time Central Coast players.
Johnny B. A character. Winner 2005 Gosford Open.
2006
Photos of Players from 2006
Jeff Young. Central Coast player. He is missed.
Mick receives a prize.
Phil wins special prize.
Mick and Ric.
Ric receives special prize.
Noel and Peter. Co-winners.
David Burrell. Long time Central Coast player.
Jeff Young. Central Coast player. He is missed.
Mick receives a prize.
Phil wins special prize.
Mick and Ric.
Ric receives special prize.
Noel and Peter. Co-winners.
David Burrell. Long time Central Coast player.
2007
Photos of Players from 2007
John N, Mal M and unknown player. NSW Country Teams Champions.
Pat K and Don S. Long time Central Coast players.
Keith F congratulates a junior.
Juniors winning prizes.
Keith F congratulating Gary L. Long time Central Coast players and administrators.
Keith F (President Gosford Chess Club) congratulates Barry M (President of White Knights Chess Club at Toukley RSL)
Keith F congratulates Paul R.
Leonard L wins an award.
Bill H and Les P. Long time Central Coast players.
Paul B long time Central Coast Player.
Junior winner.
Keith F hands a cheque to Allen R.
Zach BP in black.
Colin R. Long time Central Coast player.
FM John Curtis (left) long time Central Coast player. Paul B (centre) and John P another long time Central Coast player on the right.
Thelma C stands with her back to us. She is a life member of Gosford Chess Club.
Zach BP. Long time Central Coast Chess player.
FM John C gives a Simul at Gosford Chess Club.
John N, Mal M and unknown player. NSW Country Teams Champions.
Pat K and Don S. Long time Central Coast players.
Keith F congratulates a junior.
Juniors winning prizes.
Keith F congratulating Gary L. Long time Central Coast players and administrators.
Keith F (President Gosford Chess Club) congratulates Barry M (President of White Knights Chess Club at Toukley RSL)
Keith F congratulates Paul R.
Leonard L wins an award.
Bill H and Les P. Long time Central Coast players.
Paul B long time Central Coast Player.
Junior winner.
Keith F hands a cheque to Allen R.
Zach BP in black.
Colin R. Long time Central Coast player.
FM John Curtis (left) long time Central Coast player. Paul B (centre) and John P another long time Central Coast player on the right.
Thelma C stands with her back to us. She is a life member of Gosford Chess Club.
Zach BP. Long time Central Coast Chess player.
FM John C gives a Simul at Gosford Chess Club.
2008
Photos of Players from 2008
2009
Photos of Players from 2009
Bill H and Gary L.
George X and Norm G. Gosford Open.
Gary L gives a simul against Gosford Chess Club players.
Joe F. 2nd place. Long time Central Coast player.
Keith F and Neil C. Long time Central Coast players.
Keith F and Norm G. Long time players and administrators.
Keith F and Allen R. Gosford Open.
Keith F and George X. Gosford Open.
Keith F and Max I. Gosford Open.
George X, Keith F and Max I. Gosford Open.
Bill H and Gary L.
George X and Norm G. Gosford Open.
Gary L gives a simul against Gosford Chess Club players.
Joe F. 2nd place. Long time Central Coast player.
Keith F and Neil C. Long time Central Coast players.
Keith F and Norm G. Long time players and administrators.
Keith F and Allen R. Gosford Open.
Keith F and George X. Gosford Open.
Keith F and Max I. Gosford Open.
George X, Keith F and Max I. Gosford Open.
2010
Phots of Players from 2010
Colin B hands trophy to Fritz VDW at Dubbo Open.
Keith F and Anton S playing in the Dubbo Open.
Colin B hands trophy to Fritz VDW at Dubbo Open.
Keith F and Anton S playing in the Dubbo Open.
2014
Photos of Players from 2014
Colin R and Paul R.
Rick K and John N.
Joe F (near) and Halle (far, playing on a braille-like chess board)
Ian B giving a double thumbs up!
John C (front left). Other various Gosford Chess Club members in the background.
Colin R and Paul R.
Rick K and John N.
Joe F (near) and Halle (far, playing on a braille-like chess board)
Ian B giving a double thumbs up!
John C (front left). Other various Gosford Chess Club members in the background.
2015
Photos of Players from 2015
Ian B and John N (foreground) and other Gosford Chess Club players including Rod T (left, back).
John P. Long time Gosford Chess Club player.
Paul R and Keith F.
Various Gosford Chess Club players.
Ian B and John N (foreground) and other Gosford Chess Club players including Rod T (left, back).
John P. Long time Gosford Chess Club player.
Paul R and Keith F.
Various Gosford Chess Club players.
2016
Photos of Players from 2016
Keith F and Neil C (front), Andrew M and John P.
John P and Neil C.
Various Gosford Chess Club players.
Keith F and Neil C (front), Andrew M and John P.
John P and Neil C.
Various Gosford Chess Club players.