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Premier Team Secures Second Place

Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) Secondary School chess players are set to compete in the Interschool Chess State Finals following standout performances in the qualifying stage.

The Premier Team, consisting of Austin Chen (Year 11), Daniil Yelkhovsky (Year 11), Martin Chen (Year 7) and Suvan Nag (Year 10), placed second overall. Co-Captain Austin Chen also achieved first place on Board 1, while Suvan Nag took first on Board 3. Their results placed the team among the top schools in Queensland and confirmed their progression to the state competition.

A Team Achieves Third Place

Alongside the Premier Team’s success, BBC’s A Team also delivered a strong performance. The team, made up of Aiden Park (Year 9), Bryan Kang (Year 10), Helitha Muthumuni (Year 12) and Ometh Perera (Year 9), finished third overall. The achievement highlighted the depth of talent within the school’s chess program, which continues to produce consistent results across multiple levels.

Championship Background

The finals are part of the Official Queensland Inter-School Chess Championships, managed by Gardiner Chess. Established in 2002, Gardiner Chess is the longest-running chess organisation in Queensland, providing coaching programs across schools and hosting tournaments for juniors and adults. The championships give students across the state an opportunity to test their skills in a structured competitive setting.

Next Matches in Toowong

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BBC has encouraged the local community to support its chess teams during the GPS Season in Toowong. After completing their GPS fixtures, the players will shift their focus to preparing for the Interschool Chess State Finals, where they will represent their school against Queensland’s best-performing teams.

Published 6-Sep-2025

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