Registrations are now open for the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2025 25th June to 4th July 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Full regulations here:https://calendar.fide.com/event_files/2568/Asian_Junior_CC__2025___Regulations.pdf There are 2 official places available for NZL players (ie. free accom and reduced entry fees) – one each for the Boys and Girls events. If there
Read MoreIt is with sadness that we share the news that Sir Bob Jones, a former NZCF patron, passed away peacefully today after a brief illness. Obituary to follow.
Read MoreThe latest edition of Chess Aotearoa is out! This edition features Kiwi players producing one amazing result after another, both at international tournaments and home classics. Read on to find reports, puzzles, and more!Happy reading! Click here to download!
Read MoreThe NZCF is pleased to announce a 6 lecture series for New Zealand chess players by national open team coach, GM Dejan Bojkov, pictured here with our national teams at the recent Olympiad in Budapest. These will take place on Sunday nights, with 1 hour lessons starting at 8pm –
Read MoreThe NZCF is currently reviewing and amending it’s constitution in order to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. It is also a good time to make any other changes to this important document. A review document was circulated some time ago asking for submissions and suggestions. These submissions
Read MoreNZCF Director of Training The New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) is looking for a Director of Training. This is a new, dedicated contractor role that has been created to: This is a mix of project work for completion this year, and ongoing work. While there is some potential for hands-on
Read MoreExpressions of Interest – Head of Delegation 2026 Olympiad (Uzbekistan) The Head of Delegation (HOD) is a bit like the ‘Chef de Mission’ of our NZ Olympic Team (or team manager!). ‘Chef de Mission’ translated directly from French, the title means “head of mission”. In the sports context, it usually
Read Moreby Rowan Wood Eighteen standard rated tournaments have been processed involving 409 players with 2835 games rated. The open tournaments are the New Zealand Championship, New Zealand Major Open, New Zealand Junior Open and Under 1000, Bob Wade Memorial, Hilton Bennett Memorial, Middle Game Challengers, Auckland Waitangi and Oceania Zonal.
Read MoreFIDE World Cup 2025U8, U10, U12 Batumi, Georgia22 June to 3 July 2025 Expressions of Interest to Richie, the Administration Officer, admin@newzealandchess.co.nz by 15 April 2025. We have been allocated 3 free places (free room and board) so selections may be required. Please let us know asap! Full regulations here.
Read MoreThe NZCF Annual General Meeting was held last night (30 March 2025) Congratulations to the 2 new NZCF Life Members: FM Ewen Green Nigel Metge NZCF Council for the next year is: President Craig Hall Vice President Paul Spiller Secretary Richie Christie Treasurer Russell Dive Councillor Cory Broad Councillor Andrew
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