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133rd NZ Chess Congress Underway!

January 2, 2026 Craig Hall

And the 133rd NZ Chess Congress is underway!

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NZ Championships live games (5 min delay): https://lichess.org/broadcast/2025-new-zealand-chess-championships/w4NQF4gX

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