The online entry form, Humanitix link for credit card payment (online banking also accepted) and Vega links are now available on the dedicated Congress page: https://newzealandchess.co.nz/event/132nd-congress-2025/ The prize fund of at least $11,000 is guaranteed and will be increased if entries allow.
Read MoreNZCF Council is delighted to announce the New Zealand Olympiad teams for the 45th Olympiad to be hosted by Budapest, Hungary, 10-23 September 2024. The teams: Open Team The Open Team is not in board order – this will be confirmed closer to the closing date of registration (order here is alphabetical by surname). Coach/Captain is GM FST Dejan Bojkov. Women’s Team The Women’s Team is in board order. Coach/captain is IM FT Herman van Riemsdijk. Head of Delegation is
Read MoreCongratulations to FM Bob Smith who won the Gold medal and CM Helen Milligan who won the Silver medal in the S60 (Seniors, 60+) category at the Commonwealth Championships being held in Malaysia. Full detailed NZL results (including Blitz) here: https://chess-results.com/tnr878985.aspx?lan=1&art=25&fedb=NZL&flag=30 Full tournament results here: https://chess-results.com/tnr878985.aspx?lan=1&art=0&flag=30
Read MoreCongratulations to FM Nicolas Croad, New Zealand Champion for 2024! As outright NZ champion, he has also earned automatic selection for the Olympiad Team if available. https://newzealandchess.co.nz/events/olympiad/ has more details and the Olympiad Team application form (applications will be open 14-28 January). Congratulations also to Dion Wilson, New Zealand Major Open Champion, to Kayden Loke, New Zealand Junior Champion and to Luna Xu, New Zealand Girls Champion.
Read MoreAttention junior NZL players, if you want to represent NZL in the Asian Youth Championships (Open and Girls U18, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8) – Al Ain, UAE, 12/12-23/12, please apply via the form forms.gle/oFqvNVZEwLRiu44u5 Applications close 5 November.
Read MoreWCM Isabelle Ning is the new Women’s Champion! Isabelle finished the tournament on 6.5/7 (Full standings) The 2023 NZ Women’s Championship was dedicated to WIM Sue Maroroa-Jones. The event has been supported by the FIDE Development Fund.
Read MoreThe classical section of the 74th South Island Champs will start tomorrow. Follow the event on Vega and Lichess – game times are 9:00 am and 2:30 pm. Rapid portion: Vega and Lichess
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