About

Our Mission

To make chess as popular in Western Australia as it is in other parts of the world.

Total Chess focuses on these three steps:

  • Give people (especially kids) the opportunity to learn and play chess.
  • Educate people (parents/teachers) about the benefits of playing chess.
  • Support and encourage players to play in State, National and International Chess Events.

Total Chess is dedicated to the concept that playing chess on a regular basis will improve your life.

Services Available

  • Chess Lessons during School Class
  • Before School, Lunch Time, Afterschool Chess Club
  • Private Tuition/Coaching
  • Tournaments (see events page)

Quality Chess Coaching

Providing structured learning and strategies for improving your chess game

About Dennis Holland

  • 1996 School Champion at Kingsley Primary School
  • 2000 Twice School Champion at Kelmscott Senior High School
  • 2001 Twice School Champion at Kelmscott Senior High School
  • 2002 Twice School Champion at Kelmscott Senior High School
  • 2001 Western Australian under 16 State Champion
  • 2002 Western Australian under 16 State Champion
  • 2007 Western Australian Reserve Champion (finished equal 3rd in WA State Championships)
  • 2009 Western Australian Reserve Champion (finished 2nd in WA Open)
  • 2011 Western Australian Reserve Champion
  • Participated in 2003 Australian Junior Championships
  • Participated in 2004 Australian Junior Championships
  • Participated in 2006 Queenstown Chess Classic
    (My First International Chess Event)
  • Participated in 2007 Sydney International Open
  • Participated in 2008 Sydney International Open
  • Participated in 2009 Queenstown Chess Classic
  • Participated in 2009 Sydney International Open
  • Participated in 2010 Sydney International Open
  • Participated in 2012 Queenstown Chess Classic